No matter how he expresses his love for you, according to common sense, that boy must have his own ideas, not to say that he is very flowery in his heart or embarrassed. I'll give you a surprise. Maybe.
The simplest and most practical question is that you find a time to have a good chat with him and ask him what he really thinks now. If he really says what he said, you don't need us to say it.
If you really love each other, you should be honest and trust.
Trust is beautiful.