I don't get the LoTR reference...but the rest of your comments I understand, >>23.
I am thinking about the friendship in this case....coz this girl has been a big influence on my life since 2yrs ago. I'm a totally different person than when I first met her, and all because she was willing to be friends with me.
I want to avoid losing this friendship...but does that mean I have to completely avoid my own feelings? I dunno...