What do I do? Please help my jumbled mind

Hi guys,

I posted on here not too long ago about a situation with my ex and how things had ended between us (he was starting to get really distant and I finally told him he didn’t have to talk to me anymore if he didn’t want to, to which he left my message on read). Since then we haven’t talked at all, but I still have him on social media. He watches my stories when I post even though I stopped watching his to try and move on. Anyways, for some reason last night I was really upset over the whole situation and decided on an impulse to text him. But I was too scared to tell him I wanted to talk at the time so I ended up asking him if he wanted his belongings back instead. He had some clothes of his at my house. He said sure and so I drove over to return them, I had some errands to run near his house anyway. Unlike the last time we met after a break in our relationship, there was no conversation at all. He simply thanked me for the clothes and left. He was also on the phone with a friend while collecting his things from me. I was honestly going to stop him and ask him if we could talk for a bit but when I saw he was on the phone, I just got too nervous and left as well. Right after I drove off, I realized I couldn’t stay in this limbo of not knowing where we stand and I needed closure if I wanted to move on properly, especially given our on/off nature – I didn’t want to start talking again months from now like nothing happened because if he were to leave again, it would hurt all over again. I told myself I just needed to put my pride aside and try, otherwise I would regret it and always wonder. So I messaged him and said I needed to talk to him and that I hadn’t left the area because I’d rather talk in person and he responded saying he couldn’t. I was upset already reading that because I had just seen him outside his house, but I figured he might have plans or have to go somewhere later and so I just went home. I haven’t opened his message yet, but I do plan on responding. I just need all of your help because I don’t what to say.

Should I suggest meeting in person at a later date, or should I just share what I’m feeling over text instead of waiting to see him in person. It would be ideal to do it in person but what if he makes excuses, or says he’s not free for a long time. In that case, I really don’t want to drag this out and would like to clear up this confusing situation as soon as I can. I’m honestly just really confused and need help. I want to ask him straight up if he sees a future with me but I don’t want to sound obsessed or crazy considering we haven’t spoken in more than a month. WHAT DO I DO?