How do I manage while he's gone?

My best friend is leaving for Australia today for 2 months. I love him and he knows it, but he's afraid to be with me and it's really complicated. So we're basically the in denial Luke and Lauralei of the Gilmore Girls. I'm nervous about what is going to happen to our relationship while he's gone, but we talked on the phone for about an hour and a half last night and he ured me he'd keep in touch a couple times a week and try to skype me. I'm concerned that like the long phone call he has no real desires to work at staying in touch and that he just feels bad for me since I'm stuck here and will be at school alone this semester. I also recently had major surgery, so I don't want to become his pity case. I love him so much and I know he cares about me too, but I'm hoping this trip makes him see this. I just wish I knew whether I should go out and try to forget him for the next month or spend my time thinking about him. This really sucks.