My 28M friend was pressured to define our relationship by a coworker.

I have an amazing friend named Mason M/28 he and I work together and have always gotten along so well since we met about 10 months ago. I have had the hugest crush on him for the longest time and I can tell that he likes me but hasn’t said anything about it. We hang out all the time and we always have a good time. The way I’ve always thought about it is, it’s obvious that I like him, he has my number, and sees me outside of work. If he decides to pursue me then so be it. If not, he’s such an amazing friend that I’m okay with that as well.

My other good friend Joe (36M) asked me about our friendship and asked me if I liked Mason. I admitted to him that I did but was just letting things play out. Joe decided to play “matchmaker” and went to talk to Mason about us. He asked him if he liked me and told him that I liked him. His response was something like “I really like her and I like hanging out with her but I’m going to school and working full time right now so it’s not really a good time”

Which is all fine but THEN Joe told me he put the pressure on him that he “needed” to tell me that. Which he has NOT. Mason hasn’t treated me any different but I’m wondering if I should just talk to Mason myself and have the conversation and clear the air. It upsets me so much because it looks like I sent Joe to do my bidding and I really hope it doesn’t make my friendship with Mason weird. Do I leave it alone and hope for the best or address the situation with Mason and emphasize that I enjoy his friendship no matter what?

TL;DR: My friend told my best friend I liked him. I’m afraid it will ruin our friendship dynamic. Do I address it or leave it alone?