Hopeless Love

i met this guy when i was a freshman in highschool, he was a senior about to graduate that year. He always would stare at me, and smile. for days we both would lock eyes, and wouldnt look away until we completely passed eachother in the hall and even then we would look back and still had our eyes locked. we would spend nights together and just talk/cuddle. we went on movie dates. we even went to the beach late at night and looked up at the stars. (etc)
he was always cute and shy, and had a strong passion for music.. like me.
but when we first met he had a girlfriend that was completely insane over him. she faked pregnancies.. she even got a baby bump suit and sent pictures to him... threatening him daily.
it caused him great anxiety and there was nothing for me to do... i wanted to be with him but i didnt want to force anything on him when he was going through a bad break up. i never said anything just hinted to him about my feelings.
his ex has ruined my chances... because hes afraid to love anyone again its obvious.. but i know he loves me!

its been two years and we still have feelings for eachother.. he took my virginity. im seriously head over heels in love with this guy but i dont want to scare him away like his ex did.
he says he always misses me, and wishes we could hangout more. he just works a lot.
I dont know what to do....im afraid ill get hurt and get depressed but if i dont try i will regret it.
is there hope or none at all?