Hi ghost rider.

What I would say is, go with your heart. Meaning, you feel like you like her. Ask her weather she likes you in return.

The thing is, you're young, if she says no, not that I'm saying she will but if she does, there's plenty more women out there and honestly at your age, I'd not worry about that kind of thing. Just be friends and if things go anywhere, then let them.
I'm not saying don't dream about her, don't enjoy having ideas about her when you're alone. no way! Do that, and enjoy every second of doing that. Heck, masturbate to the idea of her doing things and you doing things to one another if that's what you want to do. Don't be afraid of feelings, sexual or otherwise. Feelings are what make us, us. They won't go away no matter what people tell us.

When I was around your age, I didn't have "the talk." my family didn't like and still don't like talking about the... s... word. Stupid really, when you think about it.

So I had feelings for women I met, older or  the same age as me, it didn't matter. I still masturbated to the thought of those women. And enjoyed every second of it.

So what I'm  saying is, enjoy life, cause sometimes adults are right, but mostly they're wrong when it comes to this kind of thing. Ans if you're family aren't like mine and talk about sex openly, then congrats, you've got a good family there.

I hope this helps.

hi.
brad I totally agree with you. I was in the same situation as you when I was younger, my family didn't give me the talk too and this had some repercussions such as making me feel guilty for liking a girl. this had to do also with religion but this is an other matter.
ghost rider I suggest you try to be her best friend and get to know her better, if you go too fast she might refuse you. and don't forget that being her best friend and listening to her troubles helps a lot.
I wish you good luck man...

I've posted this in another forum but I think it'll help.  It'd a dating/general advice podcast that gives all sorts of information on this kinda stuff.

Here's the link:
http://theartofcharmpodcast.com/

As for what I've eperienced with the friend zone,  I'd say the best thing you can do is to not rush things too quickly, but try to spend time with her, and make it somewhat obvious that you're into her.  If she isn't you'll know.  If that's the case, no problem.  It'll suck, sure, but if you're able to move on, chances are she's friends with other girls who are just as attractive.  In that case, the friend zone doesn't always have to be a bad thing.

I like the girl next desk, obviously not like a friend, but something more. If both boy, and girl feel something for each other, they don't hesitate to say it to each other. This is true and is supposed always to be.