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Is it possible he's interested?

Old, best friend of mine (whom I lost contact with because of my abusive ex who forbid me to see him and have no contact) and I have gotten back in touch. Started texting/snap chat messaging back in February, he would message every few days or so, now his responses are daily just about, every once in a while it takes him a day to respond, but usually he will message me once or twice a day now. He'll keep the conversation going asking me how my work day was, or weekend was. He'll say things like, "Hope you had a good day, looks like you've had fun!" referring to my snap stories posted (which he watches all of them and comments on them at times). He's told me how he was bummed out I couldn't come see his new house when I was in town because he really wanted to show me.

I finally explained to him what happened, that my ex was abusive and he considered my friend public enemy #1 and didn't trust our friendship. I should add, back then people would tell me how it was clear my friend had strong feelings for me, but I just didn't acknowledge it.
When I explained to him what happened, he was completely stunned and couldn't believe all that had happened, said he was so sorry I went through it and said that we would for sure meet up for coffee next time he is in town. I'd asked him to meet up a few times (with me and others) but he'd be dodgy on the subject, and he finally said he felt it would be awkward to meet up with me with others there and with my friend he didn't know being there, which my friend feels it means he just wants to meet up with me one-on-one.

Regardless, my question is, part of me feels like he is interested in me because of the daily communication and engagement, but then we don't meet up, granted he lives 3 hours away. Is he interested or just being friendly? is it possible he's interested but not enough to make an effort yet?
I'm not sure, just wanted some opinions from here! Thank you in advance for any!
Is it possible he's interested?
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