I've known one of my best friends for just over three years, but I didn't really get to know her until September 2011. Since then, I've developed this crush on her that won't go away and it's been over a year. She's so kind and beautiful. All I want to do is kiss her and be with her, but I don't know how to tell her I love her. Every time I do, I don't try to press it, or the fact that I might be into girls. In texts, I simply say "I love you" instead of the "<3 u" she gives me. She jokingly flirts with me and kisses me on the cheek, but I think she's only doing it as a friend. I don't want to ruin our friendship, but it's tearing me apart not to be able to tell her. I have no idea what to do.