i think he might be trying to not make you worry too much, by doing what he thinks will keep you from worrying. as backwards as it sounds... either way i don't think him being more likely to tell me than telling you isn't proof that he trust me more than you, you know. we're not super close, so that's why it'd be easier.
Re: 5/5 late
he'd... be less invested in my feelings about it.