I'm really new to this whole romance thing, and I've never been in an actual relationship. Recently my friend came out to me as queer, which had me overjoyed because I've liked her for almost three years now. We've been spending a lot of time together, as much as we can now going to different highschools. From online videogames, to spamming memes to each other, and spending the night occasionally. I'm a bit of a nerd, and anxious af so I tend to read people's body language and wording, and all her body language points to her crushing on me too. Not only that, but every time we've had a sleepover I've woken up to her either spooning me or right next to me, though I've asked her about it, 99.9% sure she was conscious, and she denies memory of it. Lately I can't get her out of my mind. I've been planning on talking to her about my feelings, and though I'm almost 100% sure she likes me back, I'm terrified. I've never done this, I've never had anyone tell me they had a crush on me, nothing of the sort, especially not with my best friend. Do you guys have any tips/tricks for me? Right now my only option is to talk to her through text, which I know isn't the best for this stuff. I'm just so nervous I'm going to lose our friendship, whether it be through me confessing or maybe even a breakup later on. I'm also nervous because my mom's a bit homophobic, and she doesn't know I'm not exactly straight. Can friendship survive through this sort of thing? I'd much rather have her as just a friend than not at all. I really need help. Please tell me any advice you have, I'm gonna need it.