I also wanted to welcome you to the forum. I have to agree with what kris has said. The word love definately seemed to be missing from your post. Unfortunately I do not know any way to love someone. It either happens or it does not.
There is always therapy. You two could talk about your feelings for one another. Your relationship could blossum in such a setting.

Jessica

<font color=blue>The worst is over now and we can breathe again
I wanna hold you high, you steal my pain away
There’s so much left to learn, and no one left to fight
I wanna hold you high and steal your pain</font color=blue>
~Seether and Amy Lee