I know you hoped for more. For me personally, as a man, that response is a friendly response back. Potentially end of conversation.
My first response to you on this thread was that I thought it would be better for your healing heart to leave this matter alone.
But I understand why you wanted to pursue it. Love is a powerful thing, and very difficult to let go.
The part that is potentially sad right now is that you were in a place of relative peace and emotional health PRIOR to contacting him. I hope you can return to that place, should he decide NOT to contact you further.
Because the ball is in HIS court now, RIGHT?
You are NOT going to jump into PURSUIT mode now, RIGHT?
When we were young, our parents used to tell us that there were lots of fish in the sea - remember? This guy is not the only guy who will float your boat. But you have to be willing to let him go before you can find others, I think.
Blessings,
Bill
"Don't tell me the sky is the limit when there are footprints on the moon."