I know a situation where someone develops romantic feelings for a friend but that friend does not reciprocate can occur, as I've been on both ends of that situation.
But I don't like the name "friend zone" because it implies that it's somewhere you were put by deliberate or ill intent, and that there is a way to get out as long as you open the right doors and take the right paths. Neither of these are true: if your friend doesn't share your feelings, that's just because things work out that way sometimes. Not everybody you like is bound to like you in return. And if you truly aren't their type, there is nothing you can do to change that. People will either like you or not, there's no secret keys or passwords to unlock their hearts.
The only way to put your "friend zone" situation to rest is just to come out and tell them how you feel. If they reciprocate then you can go on and have your relationship. If they don't, then get over it in whatever way you need to. If you need to stop being friends with them or at least stay away from them for a while, then do it in the most respectful way possible.
But I don't like the name "friend zone" because it implies that it's somewhere you were put by deliberate or ill intent, and that there is a way to get out as long as you open the right doors and take the right paths. Neither of these are true: if your friend doesn't share your feelings, that's just because things work out that way sometimes. Not everybody you like is bound to like you in return. And if you truly aren't their type, there is nothing you can do to change that. People will either like you or not, there's no secret keys or passwords to unlock their hearts.
The only way to put your "friend zone" situation to rest is just to come out and tell them how you feel. If they reciprocate then you can go on and have your relationship. If they don't, then get over it in whatever way you need to. If you need to stop being friends with them or at least stay away from them for a while, then do it in the most respectful way possible.