How can I tell a boy I LOVE him

Meg

Hi my name is Meg and I'm 12 . I love a boy that my freinds just broke up with but I want to tell him i love him but I'm not sure but I really want to be with him but I don't want it to be weird that she split up with him and then me asking him if he wants to go out with me I just don't know what to do so please can I have some advice please.