is he going to realize he needs me? how?

If you have to ask, I doubt it.

Not until it’s too late

Probably not.

I’m thinking the same thing. I hope to God he comes round. I hope for both of our sakes we get what we want.

Only he can answer.
But people are too self centred to realise such things. Even in hindsight.

he probably doesn't have a clue. YOU NEED TO GET RIGHT IN HIS FACE.

Probably not.
Boys are dumb like that.