First Post Asking Someone Out Help

[Naru]

Hi all,
I came to these forums because of the anonymous aspect, as I can't talk to friends most of which would laugh at me, and the one who wouldn't laugh is A-sexual. Anyways this is my predicament.
There is this girl I really like. I am 14 and she is 15. I could benefit from losing some weight, but I'm not fat. We are already friends in a very tightly knit community with a high school of 100 kids. Everyone knows everyone. I am worried that if she says no to me then we would always feel awkward around each other. Also I have never asked anyone out and I have not had my first kiss. Any help fro approaching her and how to handle it afterwards?
Edit: If this should be moved to the new post subforum then mods please move me.

[PaintedWishes]

Hi there welcome to VT! ^^

If you guys are already friends, then I think it should be easier for you to approach her since that is the first step. Secondly, maybe just ease your way into the topic. Like bring up a conversation about relationships, then casually ask her if she's interested in anyone (or dating at all).

If she's open to dating, then 'jokingly' ask if she'd date you. If not, then just continue it as a joke xD That's the smoothest way to do it I guess. It shouldn't break your relationship if it was a little joke ;P

[Gandalf]

There is the risk of awkwardness but I think it's worth asking yourself: Is it worth it for the oppurtunity of being with the person you like?

You could speak to her privately and ask her out on a date and if she says no, then reassure her that you're not offended and want to continue being friends and that nothing has actually changed.

Let us know how you get on :)