I once felt attraction toward someone... she was a pretty good friend, bordering about 3 years at the time... about the point I started harboring feelings, we distanced ourselves... it was rather therapeutic... It took a good month to finally stop thinking about her at least once daily. The feeling's died down since then, yes, but it hasn't gone away. Every once in a while I talk to her...but I still feel the beginnings of what I felt back then.
If the story harbors any insight, if your friend is like me....perhaps talking to you would make her a little uncomfortable...remembering the time you two were more than friends...longing for the past...and remembering the rejection. Every time you talk to her, you may be reopening the wound...or you may be giving her false hopes or, if she's dating someone, make her feel guilty or something...or perhaps she's trying to spite you. It really depends on the person.
That in itself, the emotions and so on, may be why she's not responding. Perhaps she thinks that by not responding, you'll forget about her and she can be rid of the remembrance. Or maybe she's just plain angry.
Approach her with an open heart and an open mind. Be open to her feelings and be ready for the worst. Perhaps a house visit is in order: she can't exactly ignore you then. It seems that you two really need closure. Be sympathetic, come with a list of things to talk about (not written, I'd assume...but mental). Ask about how she really feels...perhaps probing at the worst possibility first- that she hates you for dumping her...then move on to several other possibilities until she tells you what's up.
This from a loveless nerd. May your pursuits be fruitful. A friend from elementary school is a powerful bond to share. Much has passed between you in the years that you've endured, and you've come to understand each other well enough. I know for a fact that my elementary school friends I've kept in touch with are well attuned to my subtleties and can understand quite a bit that nobody else can...or would ever pick up.
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