I doubt he would want to be friends with benefits if he wasn't
actually interested in you.
As for rest of your post, I'm sorry but I can't get a clear picture of what's going on. Maybe it's just my poor English or that I can't concentrate enough.
Here's what I think you're saying:
-You're interested in him.
-He seems to think of you as a friend and want's to take a break from hanging out. You're still his friend despite your feelings.
-You
involuntarily visit him... What does that mean?
-You made out while there. (that's kissing, right?)
-He says that he can control his hormones better in public... does that mean he initiated the kissing when you were visiting him? Pretty clear sign that he's interested in you.
-You can't control your emotions and that's why you were upset when he mentioned about your
involuntary visit. But you can't stay mad at him... Hmm, try to keep it together.
-You think he needs to control his hormones... Why? Don't you like making out? Don't you want to have sex with him? Are you sure that you're interested in him as more than just a friend?
-You made out with some dude 7 months ago... What does that have to do with this guy?
Since it seems a bit unclear, I think you should talk to him and ask if he's interested in dating. If he isn't I understand that you don't want to be intimate with him either. Personally, I couldn't socialize at all with someone I have one sided feelings for but if you can, do it with other friends around. If he wants to take a break, I think you should be respective of that decision too.
Good luck