I'm a 19 year old male art student, and I experienced my first ever crush on a girl (same age as me) about 2 months ago.

Just last week, I talked to this girl in private and told her how I felt about her. I know I should've done my research first, but I was later told by her that she is in a relationship.

Obviously I do feel sad but proud at the fact that this girl really admired my courage to actually tell her.

She also agreed that we should still be friends.

But I felt that when I talked to her as a friend yesterday, I felt a sign of awkwardness inside of her (talking too quick and a little bit louder than usual, talking like she wanted to get rid of me).

Another important note is that this girl is quite shy.

I do respect the fact that she is in a relationship (of course), but I'm finding it really difficult to move on from this.

IT STILL HURTS

There's just a few more weeks until our course ends, and I really want things between me and this girl to end in a positive fashion.

I want this girl to know that I've moved on, and I want this girl to feel that there is no need to worry when talking to me. I would never dream of making this girl feel any sense of awkwardness or worry as I did say to her that all I wanted was for her to be happy.

Please help me! How do I cope with this?

Don't forget this is the first time I've ever experienced anything like this! And I've never had a girlfriend before!

Thanks in advance!