I told my guy friend i liked him he said he didnt like me back but i feel closer to him for some reason i think its bcuz now i feel comfortable tellin him my secrets or is there another reason?

I have had a few friends that were girls. I could talk to them and tell them things I would never tell any one else with no fear of it going around town. I did not love them though and they did not love me, but we all ways made time for one another. Hope that helped.