How to attract a Cancer guy?

by Virgo
(canada)

I am a virgo girl, hopelessly attracted to a Cancer man. I was instantly drawn in by his energy. There is no possible way to describe it, only to say that it swirled around my soul. Yeah corny. Anyhow, we were working together on a project, the first day we worked together was strange, I could feel the energy passing, I was sure he could too. Anyway we got along very well, I find him hilarious. I was a blushing mess. I'd also never been so real with anyone before. My usual facade vanished.

The next two days went slightly downhill. I bothered him about his hair, which he places directly in his face. Exactly what I WANT to see. He got touchy and I backed down. Of course feeling shy and embarrassed that I annoyed him. The project finished. And we went our semi-separate ways, were still working in the same room. He sits close by me, within ear shot. And I know he listens to my conversations.
So that's a basic.

I want to be his friend. But I have no idea how to get him to open up to me. I told him about my past. Told him he could trust me. I let him know that he makes me laugh and I enjoy talking to him. But he doesn't trust me and I keep pestering him. At first all I wanted was to be in a relationship with him. But after I thought it through, I still think one would be possible, but I want to try just being his friend.

Can anyone preferably cancer men, give me some advice on how to approach him, how to talk to him. I want him to trust me, because he can. What will help him feel more comfortable talking to me? Kind of like an ice breaker. I have no idea what to say! I know I have to be myself but any pointers would be much appreciated!