Uh, yeah. So pretty much every guy is insecure, has actual real feelings, self esteem issues, is somewhat jealous, and deathly afraid you'll discover these truths about them. You may as well have castrated him, and I wouldn't be surprised if he didn't just bang you like a screen door in a hurricane to recoup some of his self esteem after you beat him with it.
You calling him freaking out? Well, that's your own insecurity. You shouldn't ever apologize via text, email, letter, or phone. Just be honest, "Hey, can we get together and talk about what I said? I would like the chance to apologize in person." tends to work rather well.
Nope, instead you spazzed. Bad you, no cookie. There's a good chance you won't see him again.
"Well, then," the Cat went on, "you see a dog growls when it's angry, and wags its tail when it's pleased. Now I growl when I'm pleased, and wag my tail when I'm angry. Therefore I'm mad."