Why does shy guy never initiate anything, but got upset when he thought I stopped talking to him?

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Talking for 4 months. We’ve been out on a date and kissed. He’s admitted he’s shy and inexperienced. He always talks about hanging out but never actually asks. He always accepts when I ask. He rarely texts me first anymore. He do know he actually works a lot. One time I’ve asked what’s going on he said he’s confused himself. But when he I didn’t answer him for a couple days he called 2 of my friends to make sure I was ok.
Why does shy guy never initiate anything, but got upset when he thought I stopped talking to him?
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