Yes, but I have read many stories in which this goes awry and turns into years long unrequited or mutual unrequited love when just talking could have spared them years of heartache and failed relationships.
I will hold off on reading until promised it won't break my heart.
THEY'RE CHILDHOOD FRIENDS AND ONE OF THEM LIKE THE OTHER SINCE LONG TINE AGO BUT THE OTHER FRIEND IS TOO DUMB. IM IN FOR THIS TROPE MAN