Getting turned down....

[Mark88]

Im sure some of us have had that "Oh, sorry im too busy" or "I have no money to do anything" text which sometimes pretty means they don't wanna see you for another date.

I've been on a few dates with this guy, I like him. Hes the first guy ive seen while not depressed/my depression being really low. Hes different. All we've done is kiss, but even that was different from other guys.

I asked him out for another date but just got that "Im so busy with work" text.
But often he would text me asking me how my day was or even if we didn't talk all day he would text me "Night x" before he goes to bed, so I feel like im getting mixed messages?

Would it look desperate if I asked if he did wanna see me again? Or even if he liked me?
How would I even ask him that without looking desperate, I don't wanna scare him off