My best friend and I like each other

So I have liked my best friend since the beginning of the school year, off and on I guess. We've known each other like five months now. And we've been inseparable. And I just dropped some MAJOR hints on Wednesday. And then we had a sleepover that night, she was acting strange and super cuddly and I was acting all strange too ig. And then we got to it and told each other that we like them. And then we didn't talk about it since. After she left we texted and decided we would leave it as it is for now so that we don't jeopardize our friendship. Which 1. Makes me sad cuz I really like her but I also don't wanna risk losing her. I've liked a best guy friend and we dated for long time but now we're on horrible terms so I don't wanna go through that again. And 2. I feel like things won't be the same and still a tad bit weird since we both know about the feelings. I mean I guess it shouldn't change becuz we've both liked each other this whole time we just never knew. Sorry this is a long post I just haven't told anyone and I needed to vent. Thanks❤️