Ex-bf express his feelings for me but don’t want to be together

Ria

So me and my ex broke up recently. Then he wanted to stay friends. We were texting 2 weeks ago(venting to each other), he said he still loves me. I ask him if he wants to get back together. He said he just wanted to say that. Anyways I confronted him, he said he is sorry( and said he should haven’t say that given our situation). Then, I didn’t text him for 3 days and today he texted with a greeting since morning and I didn’t text back. He then call later, I didn’t answer. What should I do? Should I talk to him? I still want him back but he don’t feel ready for a relationship. So I feel like it is best to not contact for a few months at least to heal and focus on school.