Dear creamy,

It's not weird at all that you develop these feelings for a friend with who you have shared such intimate experience. It is a very deep and emotional thing to do. And it could get very awkward when you realize your feelings go deeper then just the friendship thing.
I think you made the right choice to distance yourself from him (and tell him too when he comes to close, because the line is easily crossed). I think it would be wise to just let go for a while and not contact him at all just to give these feelings a chance to fade away again.

*hugs*