How do I get the point across? She doesn't seem to get it!
I'm a 17 year old guy (nearly 18) Senior in high school. I am strongly attracted to a 15 year old girl, a Sophomore in high school. It's not just a physical attraction, we like the same type of music, we are both reserved or shy, and enjoy writing. One of my close friends tried to get to know her last year because he was attracted to her as well, she immediately said no because he came on way too strong. I liked her last year but said nothing in order to bypass a fight with my friend over a girl. It has been a year since then and he is no longer attracted to her, and gave me the "Ok" to talk to her. I added her on MSN and Facebook, and have tried talking to her, but she responds with simple answers, making hard to keep any form of a conversation going. I don't think she would be comfortable for me to talk to her at school since she is very reserved and I am a senior, which is why I chose to talk to her through the computer.
My question is, should I come out with it that I like her? Should I give her a note that simply explains it? Should I talk to her friends about what I should do?
I am trying to be as non-aggressive as possible, being too forward was my friend's problem, and I can't risk it.