Got together with my friend of 7 years, who I had a crush on for 4-5 years

I confessed my feelings to him before, but he rejected me. Then, 4-5 years later, when I asked him about his thoughts back then, he said he would have accepted??? And then we started dating... When I asked why he only agreed now, he said he rejected me back then because it was awkward 🙃. After spending time together, I realized he's a total straightforward guy! It's infuriating! He seems dismissive when we chat, but I know he's just someone who's afraid to speak:D They say Capricorns have contrasting personalities? I don't see any contrast, he's just as quiet.