<human>: Hey Reddit, I finally made an account and stopped lurking because I'm in need of some serious advice from an outside perspective.

My roommate introduced me to her best friend about a month ago and we've been hanging out about 1-2 times per week, but they're always one on one hangouts and have been very comfortable and personal. Every time we've hung out we've stayed together for upwards of 8-9 hours just hanging out. Conversation flows super easily between us and we've been getting along splendidly. 

Last time we hung out, he started making moves indicating that he was interested. I've liked this guy since probably the second time we've hung out, but when I started reciprocating he suddenly started to pull back. I thought he had gotten uncomfortable with the situation so I decided to just let it slide.

Later, I found out from my roommate that he did indeed like me, but didn't know if he could just do a hook up thing without wanting it to escalate it into a real relationship. I can understand since he just got out of a pretty long relationship with someone about two months ago, but I was wondering what I should do about the situation?

I really like this guy, and I've always had serious trouble with relationships since I was abused when I was younger. This is the first guy I've clicked so quickly with and I could honestly see a good relationship coming out of this friendship. I *know* he likes me too, but is scared of a relationship.

What should I do in this situation? Neither of us explicitly acknowledged to the other that we have feelings for each other, but it's pretty obvious at this point. He's been kind of avoiding me lately. Should I try and get him to hang out again and see what happens from there? I'm willing to wait for him to be ready but I don't want to back off so much that he stops liking me. I also worry that if I ask him to hang out he'll feel bothered or pressured by me.

Can you provide a brief overview of the text?
<bot>: Friend and I have mutual (but unacknowledged) feelings for each other, but he isn't ready for a relationship and I don't know how to talk to him about it.