QUOTE(Whitewashed in '05 @ Mar 24, 2008 -> 07:55 PM)
Never tell a girl how much you like her unless you're already in a relationship. The same thing happens all the time, they freak out. Especially if you drop the love bomb. Then they'll just stop talking to you.
Next time you feel this way about a girl and you are in a similar position, (you're not in a relationship) then the best way to approach it is to flirt and/or hang out together. If she still doesn't take hints, flirting with other girls in front of her can make her jealous and try to win you.
My advice would be to hang out with her in those group outings and if you feel good about it ask her out alone. Just feel her out from now on. You always have to remember, there are tons of girls out there don't be bummed about one.
Preach bro.