Your friend starts giving you extra attention and seems genuinely interested in your life.
They exhibit signs like leaning in, maintaining eye contact, or finding excuses to touch you.
Your friend displays jealousy when you talk about other romantic interests or spend time with other people.
Your friend frequently compliments you, specifically on your appearance or personality traits.
They do special things for you, like surprise gifts or acts of kindness, to gain your attention.
Your friend initiates more frequent texting, calls, or messaging to maintain regular contact.
They become protective of you, looking out for your safety and well-being more than usual.
Your friend remembers small details or things you've mentioned in conversations, showing they pay close attention to you.
They drop subtle hints about their feelings, using flirty remarks or playful teasing to gauge your response.