we are about the same age, middle school in 8th grade. He goes to a different school than I do, but we are in karate together, he is one of my good friends. Lately we have been very awkward around each other and during our Kata's we exchange smiles, and we blush when we are around each other. I can't talk around him very well lately. I was thinking about giving him a note before karate class, and seeing what happens after that. I would like your ideas on what I should do.