I find it so interesting to see him struggle with his own sexual desires, because rather than building physical intimacy and affection with her considering the possibility that she might feel the same desires, he doesn't want to defile her. As if the innocence and "purity" that drove him to like her in the first place might change after having sex, proving that she is a human that lives her sexuality actively, and of course, for him that is a big NO.
I agree, forcing himself on her is so repulsive. If only the dumbass saw her as a person, he would've noticed she wanted to kiss him as well, and if he had being soft she would've responded well. Ugh, he's so disgusting.