So this boy named "C" asked me to hc and I said yes (as friends). He is a freshmen and I am a junior so the age difference is pretty large. I have had a major crush on his friend who is a junior like me named "J" and they are like best friends. I know C wants to ask me out but I really just want to be friends with him. J told me he liked me and he knows I like him but C doesnt know anything about it. What should I do? I could tell C that I just want to be friends but then I dont wanna turn around and date his best friend. I dont wanna hurt anyone

I dont wanna bring C and J against each other, its not worth ruining a friendship