[He was surprised by this response - he hadn't thought about it being him. Seeing as. . He had just arrived here. But regardless, he stops to think over your question.]

". . It was either sixth or seventh year. It's been a while for me. I know I liked you like that . . . possibly before sixth year but. . . "

[He tried to think of how to say it.]

". . .I was kind of weird about admitting I liked a bloke."

[He'll give a slight sheepish grin at that.]