Relationships

I crave a relationship so bad, specifically with someone near me. I wanna be able to hug my bf and go on cute little (cheap/free) dates and be all cute with each other. Nothing physical past cuddles and kissing cuz I'm 16, but pleaseeeeeeeeee I want a bf. I know my idea of a relationship probably won't happen but I'll take what I can get as long as they're not a total ass. Also I've never dated, so idk what the process is. Are we supposed to be friends first or is it just 'Hey, you're cute, can I get your number' and boom we're bf/gf? idk also in Gilmore Girls, Dean and Rory, they kissed and then later officially became bf/gf if I remember correctly, is that something that actually happens? that seems wrong, I feel like kissing should be after dating, partner havers please educate me