URGENT, IM CONFUSED AND NO-ONE KNOWS WHAT IS GOING ON...?? 10 POINTS BEST ANSWER :) XX?

[Alisha]

So I really like this guy in my grade, he was new this year and I only had a minor crush on him, but nothing serious. But about two months ago we began talking a heap more, on Facebook, Skype, text, Snapchat and all those social media, and in real life as well. I realized that I actually really do like him, because he's smart, really funny, sweet, very kind and also very hot (but I mainly like him for his personality, he's really genuine)
The problem is a couple days ago he said something which I thought was really mean to another girl in our grade, and I started to dislike him, because I hate it when people bully others. I told my friend who is really close to me who also likes him that I don't really like him anymore because of that. But then he explained to me what he meant when he said that and I realized that I had just heard it wrong, he was actually being really nice. And also, his best friend has had a huge crush on me this entire year, which makes it even harder.
Then I found out that he also likes me a lot, and he was asking my best guy friend how and when he should ask me out. I'm really happy, but what do I do about my friend who doesn't know that I like him again yet, and his best friend who is a good friend of mine and is crushing on me? I don't want to hurt them or make them upset, but I don't want to lose him either.
Please help! 10 points best answer
Oh, and I did actually hear him say it, I was there but he phrased it differently, so I was a bit confused haha. Later when he explained it I was like "Oh, that makes more sense!" haha.

[Skedge]

You can't trust what you hear completely and it's not fair to judge him on what you heard he said. It's different if you hear him say something mean while you're there. Also, if you like someone and they like you, go ahead and say yes if they ask you out. If the other guy is really a good friend, he'll understand and it won't change your friendship. Good luck!

[Kevin T]

Ahhhhh the sweet drama of high school. So glad those days are behind me, Obviously your best option is to be honest with your friend. Tell her exactly what you just told us. The entire situation and why you decided you didn't but now do like him. She may be ok with it she may not. But it will be worse if you make up some fairy tale or just go for the guy she likes after you told her you didn't like him. Good luck.

[Emilia]

Just tell her the situation, that you heard it wrong.
And then you can be happy ..
And don't worry About his. Friend.
If he liked u enough, he should e made a move.
You should be happy
Good luck!

[Steven]

Wow!! You've got a lot going on and I can't say I fully understand it it, but here's my thoughts:
1) Go with the guy you truly like and don't get wrapped up in any jealousy or hurt feelings involved with your friend;
2) Make sure that there's no rebounds that will affect your relationship with others;
3) Ask everyone involved in your circle about things said to whoever by whom
ever before you decide who actually said what about someone else
4) Do your best to think past your age, as if you could look back on this time 5 years from now. What would you have done or not done and what would you have said or not said? Very helpful point of view.