Just suck it up and forget anything awkward that could happen, and ask him about it.
Better to figure this out then to worry about it forever and regret not doing something.
Shadow
Tel him what you think.
get a new dog :D
find somebody else who you like
Old college roomates
Tell her that you love her and wouldn't do anything to hurt her.
the wind
Contact the institute concerned.
Rice
When you can try to talk to her about it. She will most probably open up more than if you confront her with agression.
You just might have to deal.......
This is the math category. No one can decide for your life except you.