I think perhaps your rain check stuff about the movie was maybe a little strong. Maybe just saying, " I have plans tonight but I'd love to see a movie with you another time." Would have buttoned it up nicely while still being mysterious.
It's clear he's curious about what you're up to. Mystery does amazing things. I'm not so good at that right now but I'm also pretty sure h tracks my phone if he's super curious. Not sure what to do about that.
I need to be better about a GAL, too. I'm desperate for a job and I've applied for everything from Sephora to public sector to admin positions at a university. I need something to occupy my brain besides all this "will he come back" stuff.
So, ideas about GAL:
Workout daily-you seem to have this down Take a class (photography, philosophy, cooking) Join a book club Volunteer
Man, that's all I got right now. I'm no help in this area. I'm struggling big time in the detach/GAL departments.