*gives Lucy a big squishy hug*

It always sucks when someone you love says no, hun. Given what I know of you though, I hope it will not be long before another sweet girl is posting on Facebook, or maybe another internet forum like this one, a message saying "Guys, I've just met this amazingly gorgeous girl from GitP..."

I can't really offer much advice about how to approach your friend - I always really suck at that bit. I hope things work for you.