I’ve liked my one guy friend since September but I’ve always been too scared to tell him. We were really

close and haven’t hung out too much recently due to classes and hw. But we hung out today and It felt like we never stopped hanging out. I really like him, he’s smart, a genuine guy, etc, but my best friend thinks i should give up Bc him & i have been close since August and noting has happened. I kinda want to tell him i like him, since i won’t see him until August most likely (im terrified of telling him how i feel because it’s going to be beyond awkward if he doesn’t feel that same). But I’m not sure if i should or not. Do you guys thinks a relationship can form even after being just good friends for a while? And should i tell him how i feel or don’t risk It ?