Love you like a friend

Friends forever, but lovers never.
Why not? I ask of my friend who is as beautiful as beach weather.
To risk the relationship is a chance she won't take,
to change her mind is a choice I can't make.
Like no-limit poker there is so much at stake.
Love and friendship intertwined, such a tight bond can put you in a tighter bind.
She is so fine, and I tell her all the time.
She's a shot of tequila and I just want to be the lime.
Shot down before, still knocking on the door.
We have a great friendship, but I want more.
I don't play games, I'm not trying to score.
Friends forever, but lovers never.