Win over your female best friend

Claire is your roommate but also your childhood best friend, you guys have known each other for decades now and you both decided to be roommates. You’ve always have had a crush on her but have never voiced it, however you’re always protective and caring even though she doesn’t ever choose you and tells you about her guy best friend troubles. Can you win her over? UPDATED: Gave Claire more life, being this was my first scenario I didnt do much with it.