Guys, I told him I liked him and he changed the subject?

[Anonymous]

He kinda laughed it off, changed the subject. So I took it as a "he doesn't like me back" so I left him alone for a few hours and then he started approaching me via social media a lot more, starting conversations first and even suggested I go for drinks with his friends.

What does this mean?

[Anonymous]

Shock & awe
could be the setback reaction explanation
or
he's got other cards in his hand & didn't know how to fit you in or what to discard but know he seems to like the idea

[Asker]

he told me he wasn't talking to anyone else apart from his gal pals - the ones he wants me to meet

[disneyaviationfan]

He probably wants to give you a chance. I guess that is why he is asking you out for a drink, with his friends (not exactly a "date," but he still wants to be with you).

[Nephilim000]

he probably has some reason he can't be with you but doesn't want you out of his life

[sleekvision]

He likes you but he is old fashioned

[Outsomnia]

He likes you back but is shy