What does this guy want from me? Please help?

Sounds like this guy likes you. I think he said he was fascinated by shyness as a way of indirectly hinting at the fact that he might have a thing for you. He couldn't directly say he was fascinated by you so he started praising shyness instead because you both agreed that it was a part of who you were when you were younger. He might just be pleased with the fact that a girl remembers him and has started talking to him..