>>90490407You just started college? That's no biggie, and even if it was, it's a fine place to try and initiate something. If nothing comes of it, you'll be able to start fresh at college.
I come from a similar place of not wanting to "BLOW IT MAN" either. I always take extra precautions, and I always say I'd much rather keep a friend that lose that friend by being honest.
But it's clear that you like her, and take it from me, losing her to somebody else and seeing her be happy with them will be the worst experience of your life, because even if it was doomed to failure, you will never know for sure.
You haven't said anything wrong, and even if you do say something wrong, the doubt of it all will hurt more. I've said some fucking stupid things to cute girls, but you know how to make it never awkward? Keep on seeing them. Don't break contact. People can overlook a single misstep if you replace it will other, more normal interactions. Pretend it never happened, and it will. Everyone around you is nicer and more understanding than you fear -- even if it becomes awkward, have faith that this girls cares enough about you to not hate you for admitting your feelings. At worst, she'll say "not right now," and if your friendship is strong, it will hold. But it will open it up. You will be able to talk more honestly between each other, and if you're both honest, you will figure out what path to take.
Take the shot, anon, Don't be like me! Don't be the guy who always told himself "I'd love to ask out that girl I chat with and share a couple of classes with," and then put it off until you hear her laughing next door and realize the guy next door started dating her and now they've been together 5 years and have a dog.
Look, she wouldn't have even agreed to date me, I'm positive, but now I'll never know for certain, and that doubt and hidden awkwardness has killed our budding friendship faster than me being honest with her ever could.
