You have 2 choices that is:
1.Continue to distance
2.Face up to it
1>>>It is easier to avoid but the ache last longer
2>>It is difficult to face up to it but there will be
lesser ache(even if you receive negative response from your
friends)
Now,let's weigh the options
1>>You will not get the girl you truly like.Think about
it,she may start to wonder why are you starting to avoid
her.However,life may continue as per normal if you forget what
happened in years to come?
2>>You can perhaps,start slow and easy.Perhaps,go to lunch
together and chat.Slowly,progress to a date. If she does not expect
the date,plan B.You can to push it further to admit it in one shot.
It's your choice to consider. As a fellow bro,I know how it feels.
A girl wants a guy to admit his love,but a guy has too much pride
and wants that too.
Take your chance before she finds another bf she
can commit to