How to treat a Mercury in cancer man?

Hes very shy/insecure/ and i have been waiting for him to approach me only to be holding my breathe. Im scared too! but not nearly as him i can see now...I have assured him at random times with short but very meaningful lovely text messages. He does loosen up a little bit after, but i dont think he will budge to come up too me. How should I approach him? I really feel he needs my physical touch..

casually invite him to hang out. my gem has his mercury in cancer, I had to make the first move.

i invited him out for drinks with a few other friends.

hes been hurt in the past, so i feel like thats why hes running, also because the spiritual connection IS so strong he doesnt want to loose me. with that, i have too much power over his heart and i know it scares him.. hes being drawn to me, he always comes by me or goes out of his way to get in my direction but doesnt approach me. Is that his way of saying "meet me half way, you do the hard part!" lolol