well i was just in the same situation...i was the girl and my really really close friend, one of my best, proclaimed how much he liked me...we used to kind of like eachother a long time ago...but that was in the past...we grew to be really great friends, and nothing more...thats the way i saw us...now that he told me that we hardly talk anymore because i dont want to lead him on...but the way he came across was pretty strong...i would say u should tell her...but dont smuggle her...like my guy he basically begged me to give him a chance and said how great he wold be and on and on...he didnt say he would understand if i didnt feel the same way...tell her that you really like her and you would be great together and you would love to ahve a chance..but if she does not see you that way, or does not feel comfortable with it..then its perfectly ok, and you would love to just say great friends!!