I was rejected as a romantic partner...aka "friendzoned"

A close friend rejected me as a romantic partner. I had the guts to admit my feelings but he doesn't want a relationship with me or just about anyone right now. I handled it well and with confidence, but deep down I am saddened and upset. I wanted to be good enough. I wanted to be "the one".

A few days before he rejected me, I complimented his looks and his response was "well it's getting late." Yeah. Ouch. Then a few days later he puts up handsome photos of himself. I guess I boosted his confidence, but he is probably putting up pictures to attract other women. I doubt it's too attract me since he just rejected me. It's really annoying and it almost feels like he's mocking me. I just want to get over him now. I don't want to care or feel anything towards him. I've been avoiding him. I don't think we can be friends anymore because the thought of him being with and flirting with other women bothers me, so I have distanced myself.