archimeda, I have read your entire post. I understand how you are feeling... One possibility for why he has been acting the way he has is that he has realized you have been developing feelings for him and he wants to give you space so that you can get over him completely and move on. This would explain how he is anxious to be around you, especially during times like movie watching, etc. where you could potentially get a little physical. He may want to make it clear that he is simply not interested. My suggestion is to initiate a serious conversation with him so that you know for a fact exactly how he feels about you and whether he is or isn't interested in a relationship with you. If he isn't, it is your duty as his friend to back off. Otherwise, you risk continuing to be depressed over this issue and to miss out on a potentially great friendship with him.