@noNameWoman23,
At my age, I've come to the conclusion that life is too short to play guessing games with anyone, be they a friend or potential romantic interest.
If you're not clear about what he means, it means HE'S not clear. In that case, it's a lose-lose.
Don't play their games. Just interact with people who are CLEAR about what they want - to be friends, to go on a date, to get to know you better, whatever.
If you're confused after this little bit of interaction, it says to me that the future is going to be the same.
Why burden yourself with someone who can't be clean and clear?