Yes the "love" part was only meant generally. Someone suggested a crush, which is honestly the nicest reason for his awkwardness. Having said that I'm not sure how I feel myself and realistically need to find out why he's being so unsociable in general.
I've said a few times but I don't really think he's a bad person/narcissist. I'm keeping it in mind but for now giving the benefit of the doubt. Odds are I'll be seeing him in person again by the end of the month, so I figure that's the best place to start testing the waters.