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Why won't he delete my number if he isn't interested?

I had a crush on this guy at school and was shocked when he started talking to me as I thought I never have a shot; he's three years older than me. He was really nice and seemed to care about me. He asked my family and stuff like that and even told me to drive carefully going home. I thought he liked me so I asked him out. Prior to the date I found out from him he just dumped his girlfriend of three years. I was shocked and hurt but went out with him anyway because I don't get out much and I liked him anyway as a friend. But when we out he called it a date and even kissed me. But then he became cold days later. I called him out on it and he said he would try harder and that he was sorry he misled me. He's called me a couple of times but I didn't pick up because I don't like talking on the phone. He told me I need to get over my phobia, but I feel like such a dummy as he chatters away when I can't think of anything to say. he also has opened up to me and told me about his crappy life and how he has been thinking about going to law school, he even talks about his job and other personal stuff about his family, etc. I know he doesn't want to be in relationship with me and frankly I really don't care, but does he really want to be my friend? I get the feeling he doesn't have female friends. But who randomly sobs their life story to people they barely know? We're not friends, but he's put a lot of trust in me to share those burdens. And if he doesn't want to be my friend why bother keeping my number and text me back? (he doesn't text me first) I've unfortuantely have memorized his number. I'm so confused. Help!
Why won't he delete my number if he isn't interested?
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