That is a tough conversation. But, it sounds like she does not look at you the way you look at her. You have all these feelings for her and she either is aware of them and doesn't reciprocate or doesn't know the extent of them and is just as confused as you are.

I still echo my earlier post. Be honest, be up front, and let the chips fall where they may. If you tiptoe around her and wait on her, you'll overanalyze these fleeting conversations and be left confused and distraught.

I know that she means a lot to you. And I know it is probably terrifying to think about anything that might cause her to put up even MORE walls between you. But, just from this most recent interaction, the walls are there. Giving her time, giving her space, etc. will not cause those walls to come down. If it is right, it will happen. But, not being honest with her won't do YOU any favors nor her.

If she is not emotionally ready for anything (even friendship) then that is not healthy for you either.

I really wish you all the best. There is no one right answer, but honesty and being true to yourself is important for your own sanity and emotional wellness.

I'm not saying to profess love to her or anything dramatic. But, something as simple as "I really enjoy talking with you and I am getting some mixed signals. I'd like to hang out and get to know you better but sometimes it feels like you might not be up for that." Those are true to your own feelings and honest. And put the ball in her court. You can't fault her for not reciprocating feelings if you haven't even put yourself out there. Again, this is all based on what I've read so we can only speculate and hypothesize based on what you report here.

You've got our support, no matter which direction you choose.