knot in my stomach

My best friend and I have had a crazy relationship for just over two years. And during this time, he has had a girlfriend. (I know it's terrible, please save the hate for someone else) Our relationship just took a farther turn to where we starting doing relationship things (talking to each other like we are in a relationship etc.). We also are doing long distance but that hasn't been an issue. All of a sudden, I felt a knot in my stomach almost as if I didn't have feelings for him any more but I know that I do. I know that I love him and know that I'm in love with him so why am I feeling this way? I've never felt this way before. Can someone please help? I've started thinking about just starting over the right way with him where he isn't in a relationship. I've gotten used to being the other girl for so long maybe I'm just not used to not having to chase him?