<human>: Can you condense the text into three sentences or less?

I developed intense feelings for a friend I met at uni, and I unfortunately decided to tell him I liked him a couple weeks ago. He initially seemed okay with it (he's usually a pretty reserved and understanding guy), but now we've (obviously) become more distant. He's not homophobic (as he's apparently told me), but I can see how any person would be a little unnerved to think that a friend only hung out with them because they were attracted to him. 

However, I felt the attraction to him was more emotional than physical. I saw traits in him which I deeply respected and strove for myself (like having maturity, responsibility, but just a hint of youthfulness) and I'm starting to think I may have simply confused my admiration for him with something else.

I realized just how much of a good, special friend I lost, and I really wish to restore our relationship. He's stopped talking/texting me soon after the incident, and so far I've been getting the hint and backing off. I really want to tell him how I feel, but I'm wondering if it'll only bother him or make the situation worse.
<bot>: Told crush I liked him, now he's more distant; I don't care about my feelings for him anymore and just want him back as a friend