DBC, Utterly resisting... comment... can't hold... ba---bounch-che-che-bouw bouw!!! I've dated a couple of girls that were formerly of the bumping fuzzies variety. You know your friend... but do you think it's possible that she helped out b/c she wanted to help out??? BTW, if you do bring her back on board... prepare for patience. i.e. you might have to hold back some of the emotions that you're displaying here. It might also help to go have some casual sex and then address the issue w/ her. Hopefully you aren't confusing horndog syndrome for love (i.e. I love person X vs. I love *****!; it took me a couple of relationships to discover the subtle distinction between these statements (I don't know how old you are... hopefully this doesn't read patronizing or something)).
Achebe, No, its definitely love person x. Like I touched on, I had feelings for her before anything physical occured. As for casual sex, unless your refering to the movie with Lea Thompson and Victoria Jackson, I'm not really emotionaly set to do that right now. Behad, she definitely understands her own sexuality. This person is possibly the only other human I've ever met that functions on such a sophisticated level. Our conversations alone branch into the most intellectual and thought provoking topics. Oh, and agewise lets just say I can read seventeen magazine to the fullest. Or you could look in my info.
I must say, DBC, you function on a much more sophisticated level than 99% of the people your age. Thanks for giving me faith in today's younger generation!
If it is as you say it is, then it will, regardless if you share your feelings. A certain period of awkwardness may follow if she doesn't tell you the things you wish to hear, but that will pass. It's hard to be friends with a girl you are in love with, isn't it?
My appreciation to everyone for their input, I will make it through this and hopefully come out with the relationship I'm looking for.