Hi there,

I had been in such a situation.
Have you tried to see what's happening if you don't initiate any contact? If he feels only friendhip; a friend cares and after a while will ask you about your life. He got used with you being there no matter what and contact him once a day or a week - it doesn't look like love! Give him time and see if he is at least a friend!
Maybe you'll break the ice :-)