High-School Relationship Dilemma with Love Letters...?

ok so look i know this from experience that trying to date a friend will really end up biting you in the end. its crazy how at first your like theres no way and then you become so attracted to her you just want to be with her all the time. If you are really good friends you guys should stay friends no matter what happens because a friendship should not break upon a crush or even love. I would tell her because she will find out eventually and your mind will start messing with you. It will be hard to get over but when you get closer to college you will see that it will probably be for the better. I hope i helped.