Im in a pickle!!!? i need help and advice!!!?

k from a guys point of view if you say that you just want to be good friends then 90% were gonna leave it at that. if you like him and want to date him you need to tell him. this thing with your "friend" thats talking about you is gettin out of hand already. my advice is to play it really strait from now on. no talking to friends or friends friends or anything. keep it between you and the guy you like and say the truth and be open. no middle man and no mistakes that way. it may seem scary but believe me it keeps it simple. good luck!!