In my friend group of four people, I’m the only woman. Maybe it’s me overthinking because of the abundance of free time because of the quarantine, but I seem to have developed feelings for one of my guy friends. It wouldn’t have been big deal but I am not sure if he feels the same way.

For example, if we’re all playing basketball together, after it’s over he’ll text me about the muscle soreness he noticed I have in my legs. He often pays attention to the details, and he seems  100 times sweeter with me if it’s just the two of us. Otherwise, he’ll just joke around when we’re with the guys.

He often leaves his work if he discovers I’m having lunch alone, and drives miles every day just to spend time together. I don’t know if this is genuine brotherly behavior or does he actually might like me.

There is another thing: a few months ago I went on a couple of dates with someone my other friend from the group introduced me to. He was sweet and liked me a lot but I wasn’t attracted to him, so I called it off. It turns out that the guy is a good friend of my crush.

I am afraid dating my crush would make it awkward for our group because of this. But the other guys suggested I date this man before we were all as close.

My crush and I have had our fair share of “accidental moments” while playing sports together – like me tripping right into his arms. But then again, those were accidents, and I absolutely have no clue whether he thinks about me the way I do about him.

Should I ask him out? Or are there any tips you could give me to make him look at me like a woman rather than a tomboy best friend?

– Best Friend