is it bad i think i like my friend's ex

i have these 2 friends(J and A) that ive watched go from friends to lovers to strangers and ive been helping them out with their relationship troubles or whatever. theyre good friends to me and i equally cherish them but lately A has been texting me constantly for days and i text back js as much cuz like i said we're friends. we stay up past midnight, talking abt random things and i dunno when he told me he's never told anyone the things he's told me i felt a little special, when he asked me to keep talking abt my interests i felt butterflies. i know its wrong given his past with my friend. they only went out for a month and J realized shes a lesbian and ended the relationship. idk what to do... i dont wanna have feelings for him. or maybe these feelings are js excitement from having someone to talk to or whatever i dunno anymore. i dont think he'd like me tho.. i dont think he likes boys like me.

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TheSandman01 · 13-15, M

I hear how confusing this all feels for you, and it makes total sense. You’ve been a good friend to both J and A, and now you’re in this unexpected spot where A is opening up to you in ways that feel special. It’s natural that those late-night talks and his trust in you would stir up butterflies, that doesn’t mean you’ve done anything wrong. Feelings can show up even when we don’t plan for them, and sometimes they’re more about the closeness and connection than about romance itself.
It’s also okay to feel conflicted because of his past with J. You’re being thoughtful about their history, which shows how much you care about both of them. But remember, J has moved on and defined her own path, and A reaching out to you now is about the bond you two share, not about the past.
Whether these feelings are just excitement from having someone to talk to or something deeper, you don’t need to rush to figure it all out. You can take your time, notice how you feel, and see what kind of friendship or connection feels right for you. And even if you’re unsure whether he’d ever see you in that way, that doesn’t make your feelings any less valid.
You’re allowed to enjoy being valued and listened to, and you’re allowed to set boundaries if things feel too complicated. Whatever happens, it doesn’t take away from the fact that you’re a caring, cherished friend to both of them.