Is it normal to have a crush on a friend?
Yep.Totally normal
Yes, it’s completely normal to develop a crush on a friend. It can feel exciting or awkward, especially when you care about keeping the friendship as it is.
Friendship gives you plenty of chances to notice someone’s humor, kindness, and little quirks—so feelings can grow naturally. Lots of people get crushes on friends, even when they never planned to.
Whether to say anything depends on what you want and how comfortable you are with the possibility that the friendship could shift. You don’t have to act on a crush just because you have one; if you do bring it up, being honest and giving your friend room to respond can help keep things respectful.