"You... are the kindest, most loyal, most accepting person I've ever known. As soon as I met you, I knew I wanted to be your friend. And... It's still hard for me to believe that you wanted to be mine. And as much as you worry me by refusing to back down, I'm glad that you stayed with me, because I never want to leave you." He took a deep breath, and continued. "And sometimes... I want to be... something more than your friend."
Immediately, he looked away, face red and embarrassed.