<human>: As a 16, nearly 17 year old junior in high school male, this 16 year old sophomore female caught my eye. She's beautiful, easy to talk to, only a couple reasons why I dare not be brave, or too forward.

Like said, it's easy to talk to her, and we've become friends very quickly. I've recently discovered that she is not in a relationship, which I was under the impression that she was with another sophomore in my Spanish III class.

So, to start. I need to make my intentions of a relationship clear, but I don't want to endanger the friendship by making it awkward. I've done that too often in the past to risk it again.

Any ideas on what I should do? If you need any more information, don't hesitate to ask. I'll be happy to oblige.

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<bot>: 16 Y/O sophomore caught my 16 Y/O junior eye. Don't want to be too risky and reveal my intentions at the same time. Advice please?