HELP?!

There's this guy at school, who as stupid as it seems, i love. But the problem is, he is an old friend who won't even look at me. I hurt him and he hurt me, it was this whole thing. But the point is how do i get over someone i would walk over hot coals for? Should i try talking to him and risk being hurt all over again or should i avoid him at all costs and pray that i forget him in time? Someone save me!