[Oh, oh, oh, she knows what to say in this part. She rubs his back reassuringly.]

Please. One lousy confession isn't going to break the Egbert-Lalonde bond. If she doesn't feel the same way, both of you will be awkward for a week. Big deal! It is something good friends get over quickly.

If she does feel the same way, then you get a cool, new girlfriend. I don't know what is going to happen if you tell her, but I am sure it is better than hiding your feelings forever.