A long distance relationship for Nolan is enough to make him happy to get to know you. He opens everything to you, even though you're often reluctant to open up to him. Moreover after you said that he wasn't the only one.

"How's your day?" He asked on the call, knowing that today you were spending time with your boyfriend there.

He knows he has competition. But he doesn't want to lose, he doesn't want to hurt you either. So he doesn't mind you setting him aside; as long as you stay with him.