nickie i have one thing to tell u.
go for it.
i had this problem a few weeks ago. i really liked this guy and couldnt stop thinkin bout him so i finally just told him. he said he didnt like me "that way." i was crushed.but i just kept playin cool and bein nice to him and now were goin out. just let him know and then chill and let him come to u.

Ok, Nickie, it seems to me like you have known this guy for a while and you are good friends, and good friends make good lovers. I think you should give it a shot and tell him how you feel. And if he really is your friend, and he doesnt feel the same way you do, then he will still stick by you because thats what true friends do. I think you have nothing to worry about.