Emotional Suicide or Sacrifice?

[xMan]

I think what you should do is signal her that you love her in one way or another, either one or two things will happen, or there's a third possibility.

she will think of you as a boyfriend, and youll become boyfriend girlfriend.
Or,
you've dug yourself so far into the friend zone youll find it tough to come out, if ever.

Third, you'll remain friends.

Good luck with it!

Hope everything turns out well with what ever route, or actions you take