So I'm 22, and around September I started taking a new course in animation. There was a female classmate who often caught the same tram as me before and after classes, so naturally we got to interacting. We've became friends and I really enjoyed her company. Eventually over time, I realised I was starting to develop some feelings for her. Problem is, my anxiety gets in the way a lot. While I'm fine talking to her when outside of class, inside class it's a different story. And each time I even consider telling her I like her, all my mind does is imagine exactly how I could mess it up, or how she might not react to it so positively.
This is also the first time in a long time where I've developed strong feelings for someone, so it's all kinda new to me. From knowing whether or not I should tell her, or how to let her know in a way that won't appear awkward if she doesn't return those feelings (because I wouldn't want to lose her as a friend)