I'm a shy, 18 year old guy. Ever since I met this girl, my now bestfriend, a year ago, I've liked her. Even though I liked her, she was like any other girl that I've ever liked, out of my reach. To my surprise, we became friends. As we got to know each other, I felt more confident in confessing to her. At that moment, she got a boyfriend. I lost all I had. Shortly after, they broke up. I still didn't feel up to telling her. At the last moment where I felt I had any chance she came up to me saying that she liked some guy and asked for advice. I saw clearly that she sees me as just a close guy friend. I was deeply hurt by this. I knew that it was pointless in confessing to her, she would not return my feelings. I had to get over her. After a failed attempt I got my first girlfriend. This ended up in failure also. I choose a girl who I knew liked me. She ended up being crazy. No matter what, my feelings for my bestfriend persisted. She tells me that I am her best guy friend and that she trusts me more that any other person. I knew that this was a stronger feeling, could it be love? I have never felt this way before. At this time she is ending a short lived relationship. My heart grows heavy now. Should I risk the chance of ending our relationship, or go the safe cowardly way?