I've had the same thing happen to me.... Maybe you should just go up to him, and ask him if what everyone said was true. Maybe he'll confess, then you can confess, and for some reason ALL of my guy friends who i've liked and confessed to, seem to become my best friends. Maybe after you get to know eachother you'll see you both have alot in common, and he'll realize what he's missing!

But then you might have the whole drama conflict with your friend, for having him break up with her for you.

You can never win!!