Friendzoned???
I'm a 17 year old boy and recently I met a problem like this:
I'm a 17 student studying in first class. Few weeks ago, I started to fall for my classmate. We were friends before and we cared for each other in many ways, as a friend. But then one day I was feeling down and she was there comforting me, telling me everything will be okay. Me feeling down is a rare thing because I'm actually a positive and optimistic guy, I can always solve problems without stress, but this time thing was different.
With her support and her company, I found my way out, and developed a special feelings for her. Our relationship became extremely close from that day. And one day I asked her about her feelings. She said she also find me interesting and had some kind of special feelings too. From that day, we become very close friends, we made a deal because we won't want to start dating as we are in the first class, academics come first.
In the next few weeks, we were there for each other, saying we're friends but acting more like couple. And then boom, I started to love her, I may not know what is definition of love, but I know this feelings of mine is extraordinary than liking someone. I actually started to think about future of us ( even I knew it was too immature). I fell so hard for her, that's when the problem kicked in.
Few days ago, she told me, she saw me as an important person, a shoulder to cry on, but not as a couple, a boyfriend. I told her it's okay. I'll always be there.
@positiveions I'm so sorry that you feel like you were suddenly friendzoned after thinking that you were going to be a couple. It sounds as if you both weren't sure what you wanted and kind of went head first into it. I know that can be difficult to go through but it sounds like she is still an important part of your life. I think giving her some time and space would be best, as you had suggested. If she has realized that she just wants to be friends, then it just means it wasn't meant to be and that you're one step closer to finding the right girl to be with! Just keep hopeful and let things happen as they come, that's all you need to do.
I hope this helped a little and that you feel better soon. Take care 
