So me and him have been friends for 5 or so years (not close close but we talked alot at school), and recently got really close after a party. We were both drinking and cuddled up together both during and even after (while we slept at rhe hosts house). Even our friends wanted us to admit to something I didnt wven know was there until that night. And we began taking since. And were both very awkward texters but have been talking for a few days. Ive introduced the idea or going for drives and hanging out and his response was 'i might take you up on that" and ofc me being me told my best friend who said its a good sigh. And I know its alwasy a bad move or bad luck to tell your friends but I couldn't help myself as they were the ones who kept saying me and him should just get together. Im worried ill mess up a long friendship over something as small as a crush but I used to like him maybe our first year of being friends..but he dated closest friend at the time so let it go. But now all I can think about is him. How do I drop subtle hints? Should I try to or will it ruin the friendship? I know it sounds stupid but I was gonna drop subtle hints on instagram notes so its not like 'oh here's it in your face' but more like a general thing. But that also sounds like ill ruin my shot by making it sound like im talking to someone else.
Im hopeless!