Realizing It's More Than Friendship

As time went on, I started to notice subtle changes in my behavior around her. I found myself wanting to spend more time with her, craving her company more than ever before. Life seemed more exciting when she was around, and time flew by when we were together.

I also began to pick up on little signs that might indicate she felt the same way. I noticed how often we made eye contact, and how she'd quickly look away if I caught her staring. Her body language changed too – she'd stand closer to me at parties or sit next to me at lunch.

But the most telling sign was her presence. She always seemed to be nearby, finding reasons to be in the same room or area as me. Even if we weren't directly interacting, I'd catch glimpses of her, as if she wanted me to notice her without making it obvious.

As these realizations dawned on me, I couldn't deny it any longer. This wasn't just a friendship – I had developed a full-blown crush. The spark had ignited, and I found myself on the precipice of something both thrilling and terrifying. Little did I know, this was just the beginning of a journey that would challenge me in ways I never expected.