I met up with this girl who I had met before who I really liked and talked to her for like 2 hours and the conversation was flowing, I was teasing her etc and when my friends finally came to the bar they said to me that they could see some serious flirting by both of us and that they could tell she was into me... I was feeling this as well.
When my friends come along, one of them started talking to her etc and I thought just let him 'cos he is the guy who is always in the friendzone so nothing will happen. Therefore, I just left her not to show neediness and opened a couple of sets outside in the smoking area although she didn't see this. Inside the club I just joked around with friends, generally having a good time. Next thing I know I see my friend kissing her, and I'm thinking to myself what the f##k, this guy never closes, the one night he does is the night I like the girl. Therefore, I am kinda pissed at him but can't blame him 'cos I didn't say anything about me liking her. I just got home and I'm feeling bleak and sad 'cos I know I could have closed the deal if I started dancing with her but I hate dancing so I avoided it and just chilled with my friends having a good time, letting both of them dance.
I got into the game, not for casual flings but to meet a girl I really like and can go out with.
I want to tell her I like her but not in a so AFC way, I was thinking of sending her a text as she is going on holiday tommorrow saying... hey gd to see you a couple of nights ago, I'm not gonna lie but I really enjoyed talking to you and the night didn't exactly go the way I wanted it to go.
I need help sending a text saying I like her but not in an AFC way so I need your help.
I don't want to call this oneitis but I really like this girl and was feeling the connection until my friend came along.

You won't know what kind of quality girl you'd be really happy with if you don't have the personal experience of having dated hundreds of women already. Let go of this whole "one girl" idea for now. Save it for later when you're wiser.
I'm sure a cancer patient wouldn't want to call his condition "cancer," either.

Alright I get what you're saying and I suppose it is oneitis and I could be in denial. I know the best cure is to just hook up with another girl but I hate letting people get away so SPAM I do want to see if I can get this girl back... so any ideas on a text?