Ok, I need a little advice on this

As I've posted before, I've got this really cute female friend who always comes to me for advice and stuff. She calls me all the time, when she's at friends houses, at home, on the road, and worst of all, right before she goes to sleep. Not a day goes by that she doesn't call me, most of the time it's about mundane shit, but sometimes it's about guys or her meds or her family. I told her that I'll probably run up there this weekend since she's going back to school next week. She was extactic about this idea. She then told me that she wants me to meet her friends up there, before she has me meet her parents. She even told people that I'm her best friend and that I know more about her than anyone else. When I first met her, I wanted her in a bad way, but now the illusions are gone. I still would do just about anything for her, but as a friend. Don't get me wrong, I think she's cool and very attractive, but she even said the only way she'd go out with me is if hell froze over. I told her that wasn't nice, I am great guy and all, but way too harsh. She said that hell has frozen over quite a few times for her. She then told me that she hasn't really been on that many dates and was talking about her new "date clothes." She knows that I haven't really been attached to anyone in quite a while (try 2 1/2 yers to be specific). She also knows that I don't like the bullshit games that people play with eachother. And that is one of the main reasons why we get along.

Here's my dilema: Should I take her out when I go up there on a real date or just hang out with her? Obviously she has feelings for me, otherwise why am I the main person she goes to for advice and everyday shit? She was telling me tonight that all these guys want her, but she's going back to school in a week and it's not fair for them or her. I think what she wants is someone who is honest and open with her. I want to tell her that I would go out with her and what she does there is her business, but I would like to know, if I manage to get her to admit that she feels more than a friendship for me. Anyhow, that's the stuff I've having to deal with in my life.

The lines are open for comment.

Peace!