my situation gets better, then worse PLEASE HELP!!!!

I think your friends meant well, but they didn't go about things the right way. They literally threw you into the spotlight instead of slowly easing you into it. Guys get taken aback when things are suddenly sprung onto them, it might seem difficult but I know how to fix this.

You have to use something that many people these days lack and that is sincerity. The next time he talks to you or you talk to him, don't get all emotional and trying to defend yourself because right now, what is important isn't what they did, but letting this guy actually see what an amazing girl you are.

So when he talks to you tell him this. Tell him that you are sorry things turned out the way they did and it wasn't your intention at all, tell him that you just want to get to know him better (don't confess your feelings), also tell him that he means a lot to you and you don't want things to be awkward, and even though it isn't your fault, tell him you want to make it up to him (you can use this as an opening to take him out ;) ).

Don't listen to what your friends are saying for the moment, because until you hear a yes or a maybe from him, you are kinda stuck with this, take it from me, sincerity goes a long way. I have this feeling he is mean to you because he likes you but he is just unsure of how to bring himself to tell it to you.

This is why I say sincerity is a powerful weapon. If you talk to him face-to-face and tell him what I told you just now, he would see how badly it affected you and he would try to cheer you up. Another thing that would happen, would also be him opening up to you as well, it's a give and take sorta thing.

So dear, do not fret, this can be fixed and you did not ruin anything. Love has many paths and many turns, just because one path is blocked, that is by no means a sign to give up. If you can't find a path, then make one yourself, just like how i told you. Be sincere, speak from the heart, and above all else, show him that you are someone special :)

I wish you all the best and if you ever need more advice, you can always look for me personally :)