Honey, that's absolutely beautiful, but don't wait ten freaking years. There's a difference between respect for one's space and hanging back and hoping they'll get a clue.

"Being good and waiting......"

then maybe it's time to be bad! - hehe

your writing is beautiful!

maybe waiting is *not* being good!
maybe, Cindy... you *are* good...
and maybe you want to believe that you are good... but that is a lot to risk...
maybe... you can put it out there.
maybe... in a universe that could frankly always use more love... we should *ALL* stop waiting...
maybe being good is *not* waiting... but acting... now
maybe it's time. (and if not now, then when?)

I clicked your profile... You are so wonderful
so, maybe you are worthy of Love. beautiful mind-blowing LOVE!
and, maybe it is time to speak your beauty.
tell her.
It will change your relationship - there is no doubt of that.
(loosing her friendship is just one of a multitude of possible outcomes)
don't be afraid. have faith in yourself.
don't wait.

If you don't ask, the answer is already *no*.
and if *no* is the worst there is...
then maybe... you have your no, and you can go from there.
but... maybe it is *YES*?

Does she know you're bi? Perhaps just letting her know will be a good start. See how she responds. Then you may feel the gumption to add "and I think you're really beautiful." See how she responds to the flattery.