Originally posted by: SickBeast
Well, I don't know if this is going to be valuable input, BUT:
I had a really good friend last year...we were hanging out all the time, watching movies, going out for a few drinks, etc. She even sent me a Thanksgiving and an Xmas card. Anyhow, this went on for about 7 months. We never really had a discussion about what our intentions were. All of our friends/neighbours thought we were going out, but we were just friends. I even sat on my bed right next to her (watching movies), and nothing happened (I know, it doesn't compare to the other stories, but it's the best I've got). Then all of a sudden I stopped hearing from her. Completely. After a month or so she showed up on MSN so we chatted...and...she had a BF. Now she's seriously involved with this guy and we no longer speak. I see her now and then and we say "hi" and stuff, but it's not the same for some reason.
SO...the moral of this story? Even if you try to stay friends, things can fall apart. The excuse that you're "trying to save the friendship" is invalid. I say to explore the romantic endeavour. The worst that could happen would be that she'd be flattered that you like her.
d00d, she liked you. You should have grabbed her ass or something!
Alas, I am in exactly the same postition (cept we been chatting properly for about a 6 weeks), and am waiting for the golden oppurtunity. Thing is, I don't wanna screw it up. Nerves a plenty!