my gf and i were "just friends" for 4 or 5 months before we started dating... i found out she liked me through a mutual friend. i said to her one night as she was about to leave..."i have a serious question..and please, just be honest with me... do you like me as more then a friend?" she instantly said yes.

why don't you try something like that? if she says yes, then its on...if she says no, now you know how she feels and you won't be going insane wondering... i think this is a safer bet then just trying to kiss her...because at least if she says no, you can play it off like "well, thats not what some of our friends have said" or something about her giving you the wrong signals...

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desperation in your breathing has me wondering, is it my hand around your throat?