Men are confusing

So I may have sort of starting talking to my ex again in the hope that we could be friends. Things were fine to start off with until he decided to kiss me one day when we hung out. I don’t really understand where it came from. Since then I’ve still been having out with him and it’s almost like we are a couple again. He talks to me over messages and wants to meet every now and again but I really don’t know what it means anymore. I know he doesn’t want a relationship but he still acts like he is in love with me. It makes me feel like he wants me to want him but he doesn’t want me like that. It’s all rather confusing I guess it’s harmless because it’s not like I’m into anyone else and I’m not allowing myself to fall too hard because I know I’ll prob get hurt. I want him to want me that way but I don’t think he will. Maybe he just wants the company and is waiting for something better to come along? It’s all a bit odd I guess and I don’t really know what to think. Maybe I should just steer clear completly but what if this is a chance for things to get to the next level?