<human>: A few times a year I travel to visit one of my best friends who lives out of state. We've always had a very strong "bromance," but about a year ago I began to feel like there might be sexual tension between us.

Fast forward to a few weeks ago. I visit him and we drink a little more than usual and end up getting to third base, share a bed, and then fool around some more (sober) the next morning.

Since that night we have become even closer, talking nearly every day, but we haven't discussed the significance of our night together, or what it means for our friendship.

I know sexuality is a spectrum, but up until this point I'd considered myself straight. As far as I know, he had/has also identified as straight, but hasn't dated or pursued anyone
 in the 5 years that I've known him.

His friendship is extremely important to me, but I can't help but wonder if we could become more... I'm trying to figure out how I can express my feelings for him and ask him if he has feelings for me while minimizing the risk of messing up our friendship. The last thing I want is for my feelings to drive a wedge between us.

Can you condense the text into a few key points?
<bot>: Got to third base with a friend, and while we are now closer than ever, we haven't discussed what it meant. I'm worried about damaging the friendship by wanting more.*