I'm not that sure, after all that long long messages, everything becomes a little awkward...plus I can and I will accept that if we are meant to be friends, so be it...because it's no rush... You're right, like & love are 2 different words...
With you, I can voice out everything I want to, thus makes even more open & straightforward...whatever it is this is just it... I don't have to think too much after knowing your side...