I agree with keeping up the communication. As that could lead to more deeper conversations and opportunities to understand where you he is at. Funnily I just wrote an article on Long Distance Relationships
if you don't mind taking a look it can be accessed from my website on my signature.
This could go anyway you want it to go, depends on how much you want it, there's nothing wrong with initiating and conveying your feelings.
Good luck!
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