u/Frankoceanluvr1028

I told my best friend I have a crush on him and he was obviously flattered, but made it clear he doesn’t feel the same way. When I told him, he deadass checked himself out in the mirror and said that he was shocked. Him being shocked was shocking to me because I feel like he’s done things that have made me think that he could possibly feel the same way. His reaction kind of made me feel like he was using my vulnerability as an ego boost. Like, I understand feeling flattered that someone likes you, but the way he reacted was just so bizarre to me. Does anyone have advice on how I can move forward or have any of you maintained a friendship after confessing? How did it go?