Am I running away from love?

Dear God,

I know it’s okay to be single, and I know it’s okay to be single for long. I’m 22 years old and very confused. There is a boy who I liked who broke my heart ( I’m ashamed to admit it). He always tells me I’m beautiful, always stares, always finds ways to converse, always asks me if there’s a guy in my life, always noticed when I changed my hairstyle, always complimented my style, always remembers our conversations> I get so confused how to express my like for someone , or how to respond and I always feel like I mess up and God all I’m asking for is a break- a time where I can love myself enough to allow myself to love and be loved. But I don’t know how these things work. Don’t know what I’m asking for as well, but you can read my heart.