They are inside their own head. No room for anyone else up there while they are in the tunnel.
I know you know that you do not need anyone to fulfill you or make you happy.
Fill your life with things that will make memories. And if you feel that way when you are with him, you need to work on detaching more. Might not be good for you to be around him right now,
I knew I liked you - sarcastic is one of my charms - LOL!
I hope you gave him a great smile and a nice comeback.