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In a situation where I'm Torn between wanting to make a friend, but not knowing if they like me or I'm being annoying? Can't decide if I should reach out and make plans, or wait for her to?

It's a girl from my town I'd never spoken to but knew of. Two months ago I messaged her to ask about something. It wasn't my goal to make friends, but she ended up being super friendly and talkative, she carried the conversation on all evening, to the point we weren't even talking about the thing I initially asked. She also followed me on TikTok and Insta and I followed back.
The next day, she popped up to me, and once again we spoke for most of the evening. The conversation even got quite deep when she started sharing some personal things.

After that point, we continued chatting here and there, and liking and commenting on eachother's posts. During one of our chats she suggested we meet up once restrictions are lifted.
Eventually restrictions did start lifting, so I reached out and asked if she wanted to make plans like we'd spoken about. She said sure, so I began asking about which day would be best. She didn't even open the message all night, then when she finally did, she left me on read. I Was pretty dismayed and confused, as she'd been the one to suggest this in the first place, so didn't know why she seemed reluctant now. She finally did reply that evening, and said she was out of town but would be back from 4th-7th May

It is now the 4th May, and I haven't heard from her. I'm Not sure what to do next.
I Can't tell if she actually wants to meet anymore or not, and even if she does I'm not sure if I should message her or wait for her to message me.
Something is telling me to leave her alone, but I don't know it's that just paranoia/anxiety getting in the way if me making a friend.
She's apparently only back until Friday, then I'll soon be starting a new job so won't have as much free time, so I don't want to miss out on our chance to meet.

Seen this guy for a while, we speak for hours every day on the phone, we have a connection like I’ve never had before, like a best friend but more.

Haven’t had sex yet because we wanted to wait, cause he was sexually coerced & abused by this girl who then made a false allegation against him when he eventually rejected & left her, he had sworn off sex for life until he met me. He’s currently waiting for results of the investigation which has put him in a depression and struggle with trust. But he told me I’m the best thing that’s ever happened to him, that I repaired him and brought him hope and trust back in people, that he’s grateful and so lucky to know me.

He was supposed to see me next week and was super excited, but today all of the sudden he cancelled because his mental health has hit rock bottom the past week & work is piling up, he said he knows if he sees me he’ll catch major feelings (which I think he already kind of has), and isn’t ready for a relationship and needs to see a therapist. He doesn’t want me to be his emotional crutch (he’s been really open about his feelings) and wants to man up and take his problems on himself and said it wasn’t fair on me to take on all his downs.

I asked if he needed a break and he said yes and that he’s going to take a break from social media to recharge and focus on himself and work. He said he’s really upset and wished circumstances were different and that he’s really gonna miss me. I told him I’d give him space and wait for him when he’s ready. I’m just worried he won’t contact me again because he doesn’t want to bother me. I don't know what to do cause I’ve caught feelings he’s such an amazing guy and I don’t want to lose what we have & can’t see myself with anyone else. He was just such a breath of fresh air from a series of failed dates and relationships, & felt like I found something truly real for once.

Do you think he’ll get back to me? Is it worth waiting for? How long should I wait before moving on?