I'm not sure Options

[wishforhelsinki]

I have a "friend" who I've begun to talk to more over the last two weeks and this was our conversation today.

he: Can I tell you something?
me: Sure.
he: See, I kind of like you, and that's why I keep asking what's the matter.
me: *quiet*
he: *keeps talking*
me: *not listening*

Okay. I'm not going to open the topic of what was wrong with me today, but with him; He said after he doesn't like seeing people he likes hurt. So does he like like me or just like me? I'd find it really rude if it was the latter, honestly. Since he said he "kind of" likes me. That's like saying you just like wasting my time talking to me even though you don't care much for me. But anyway, if he does mean the first, should I give it a try? I know I'm not ready, and I'm not even all that into him. But I have been craving a relationship for a very, very long time. I just don't know anymore.