Hello. I just wanted to take a moment to appreciate you for having the courage to confess your feelings to me. It takes a lot of bravery to put yourself out there and risk rejection, and I truly admire and respect you for doing so. Your honesty and openness have meant a lot to me, and I'm thankful to you.
It's not easy to navigate emotions and relationships, but I believe that our friendship can continue to grow and strengthen despite any potential awkwardness. I hope that we can continue to support each other for now and be there for one another in the future (who knows the future right?) LMAOO