Romancing Your Friendship

I would have to say...
Bloody Jack aka Jacky Faber and James (Jaimy) Fletcher

Life as a ship's boy aboard HMS "Dolphin" is a dream come true for Jacky Faber. Gone are the days of scavenging for food and fighting for survival on the streets of eighteenth-century London. Instead, Jacky is becoming a skilled and respected sailor as the crew pursues pirates on the high seas.
There's only one problem: Jacky is a "girl." And she will have to use every bit of her spirit, wit, and courage to keep the crew from discovering her secret. This could be the adventure of her life--if only she doesn't get caught. . . .


I think they are the best friendship-romance couple because she was supposed to be a guy! She had Jaimy thinking, "God this is just nasty." But thats what made it so awesome! As they get older he begins to reject her as a friend because he is afraid of his feelings. He thinks what he feels is unnatural. He doesnt find out until she is sewing a dress and asks him to help her. Through out the rest of the series he stands by her. They struggle so much, but even as lovers they remain friends. *Mostly lovers though ;)*