I need sumhelp from any girls out there

so heres the situation, I'm inexperienced at relationships, im kinda a later bloomer at age of 16 but w/e. So im interested in this one girl, and I've been talking to her and hangin out with her for a almost 2 weeks, and I was interested in her before...

but I became more of a friend than potential boyfriend at that time. Things might be different now though as she is very friendly seeks me out during lunch sometimes and we call each other mutually. We both have told eachother that we think the other is pretty (her) or buff (me obviously). So this is a good sign.

Although I realise that there are a handful of guys trying to go out with her too but I seem to be a leading contender, because she seems to spend the most time with me. Im not trying to make it sound like a game but its the only way I can describe (remember im a dude). I'm not too sure on what I want besides someone I can just hang out just as well as being romantic with. Somebody who I wont be shy around too which she fit pretty well.

SO things seem good but although I compliment her many times and such I dont think she knows I like her. Basically im not planning on just being the friend, I want to tell her my feelings w/o seeming dumb. I heard that girls like to find out as if it was a surprise b/c that thinks its cool like that. I've also heard theres not better way to be than being straight up and honest with no games. I wont need a honest approach on doing this since I've never told a girl that I liked her straight up to her due to probably my immaturity (naturally as im still a teenager).

I've been hurt before, but it aint no thing, sh*t happens and you learn from it, id just like to go with a better approach than trial and error. Any advice is happily welcomed and will be pursued if I believe it is one that can be realistically used.

Well I am a 18 year old femme with some experiance with men ...even though lol I have proablems of my own whitch I cant seem to really solve but anyways this seems pretty easy . From my point of view it seems like she's really feelin you if she liked any of those other guys she "talks" 2 then im sure she would have ...but she chose you ..so she proabley feels comfortable with you . I would not move in to fast but sort of send her hints such as give her a flower , take her own a date , and stuff like that ...it might seem corny but girls like that kinda stuff lol.When it seems like the right time make your move ...and trust me you will KNOW ...Well I hope this works out for the best and you will get the girl in the end and she will feel the same way about you . xoxoxo nessa

I agree compleatly with her take her somewhere you two will be alone after a long saturdy of romancing her and tell her flat out how you feel

Ok here's how you should do: you have to behave towards her like her boyfriend (man) and not like her sidekick. Cut off the compliments, they don't help much. Pretend to be unsatisfied of something (not too much though), it will raise her interest. When she asks, tell her it's something about her and maybe it's better to see her less often. Tease her from time to time. Be more firm when you are next to her. Touch her when the opportunity allows it and look her in the eye. Things like that. She definitely likes you, but she wants to decide if you will remain her sidekick or her next boyfriend. What do you choose?