I like him

So i really like this guy one year older than me .. we go to the same uni so luckly and sadly i see him everyday .. lol

We were reaaalllllly close at some point .. then he had family issues and wanted his own space i so i let him take his time .. we were still talking but not like we used to ..

Until that day that he told me that he likes me but he’s not ready for a relationship yet due to the heart break he had 6 months ago .. i was like oh okay thats cool i like us friends anyway but tbh i was lying i really really like him :( what should i do?