Could have Simba and Nala liked each other as cubs?

I think this is pretty possible. Simba is looking kinda sweetly at Nala here. But that's just a pic . So, the cubs both grossed out when Zazu told them of their eventual marriage, especially Simba, which immediately leads to the fact that they were only friend. But, in fact, Simba really grossed out maybe to keep his possible affection a complete secret, so we can assume he's the one who's crushing.