<human>: Early in the summer I met some new people, at first it all went well, it was all fun and I must admit I was really comfortable being around these people.

One of those people broke off a 5 year long relationship later that summer and I didn't think much of it at the time, she was a new friend so I really didn't think much of it seeing as I barely knew her.

Anyway, as summer ended we all started going out together more often. And for some reason I took interest on her, she was a really nice person to talk to and honestly I rarely find myself enjoying a simple conversation this much. It was probably at that time that I realized I was sort of into her so I tried and keep it to myself and get over it fearing I'd lose whatever thing that I had with her if I told her.

Now I must admit I've only been with one person before and I sort of have a mixed feeling about starting relationships because of it. It didn't end too well and I've kind of not dated for the past 3 years. My relationship with this girl has become a little colder than how it was when we first were getting acquainted and I fear it might be a mistake for me to tell her how I feel. I've also been both a little upset and hopeful whenever we see each other and I think that just made matters worse. I would be surprised if by now she didn't already know I liked her, I even tried to subtly ask her out 3 times and she seemed to be either busy or tired thus leading me to understand she isn't interested.

I want to move on, some days I tell myself I should just go cold turkey and forget this ever happened. another part of me wants to be with her even if she isn't interested in me, but deep down I know it might just hurt me to see her with someone else...

I'm honestly at a loss as to what to do and I have zero experience dealing with this kind of feelings. I hope someone can shed some light on the matter.

Can you give me a shortened version of the text?
<bot>: I don't know how to deal with feelings for a friend, and the more time passes the more uncomfortable it is for me to be with her.