The Thing About Boys

So this guy and I are driving together tonight to meet up with 2 of my best girlfriends for a concert we're all going to see. He's a cute, dorky kinda boy who the girls and I have always said is "harmless", meaning he is just a nice dorky guy who hangs out with us but we would never be attracted to...therefore he is not a threat to our current boyfriends. But then yesterday, we were all discussing what to do after that show and I jokingly said, "he and I are going on a date... hahaha." and it turned into a big joke between all of us. But then my one girlfriend was texting me this morning saying she thinks I would like him and telling me stuff about him that we have in common. Obviously, we like the same music. We're the same height, he works in design, he'll probably pay for my drinks all night... and I said to her, "You know you're setting me up for a crush right?" and she said, "Oops! Sorry." But I started thinking, why is it that I instantly start to like a guy just from simple things like common interests? Or if my friend was to say, "he likes you." then I'd automatically like him back. Its almost like a habit... boy likes me, I like him back. There's no questions asked. I mean, I don't really like this guy but I could see it happening if we hit it off. Can't I just have guy friends without wanting or liking them? I know its possible, but Jeez! I'm like a little girl sometimes. Ridiculous at all times.