Just a quick update for anyone who cares. I ended up explaining fully to him that I love him, and that's why I can't handle the interaction anymore. He was desperate for us to stay friends, but after talking with him last night, spending the day with him today, and having his girlfriend come to the store to see him, I've realised that that's not really possible.
As much as I want to spend time with him, I don't think I'll ever be able to do that without having these feelings. Perhaps we could separate for a while, and start our friendship over, but I'm certain it would just happen all over again.
I'm looking for a new job now so that we don't have to spend more time than necessary around each other being awkward and sad; I think a clean break is the best outcome I can hope for.
