Playing games or running scared

hey guys, so cut long story short: was introduced to a guy by work colleague (his good friend) and we hit it off straight away. I was aware of he being a little bitter about a past relationship - nevertheless we had some fun which last over two months. We got back in touch in april and he told me that he thought icame across a bit cocky and this is because I wouldn't him to know I didn't need a bf...i am independent - he was obviously intimidated by this and so kept a distance. We ended up hooking up again and laughed loads but i could tell he was still bitter. we were texting on and off until july and then in aug i thought ' f*** it i've nothing to lose' so I texted him saying ' just so you know me and you will be hooking up int he next ten days' to which he replied it wont be happening because it wouldn't be right because there is no future. So I thought fair enough...the thing is weve been in touch again and there has been some flirty messages. We met up again the other day and we got on great - he also seems to be more open and relaxed around me. My question is...is this guy playing games with me or himself. He told me he is scared of falling in love in case he is hurt again. I told him back in aapril that i liked him and he said he's not ready which to me is he's not interested - but why bother getting back in touch and saying no sex will be going on but then go back on his word.