Enduring the friend zone...

So ive been friends with this girl (19) for almost 2 years now and have always had feelings for her since the very first time i laid eyes on her. i no doubt was instantly friend zoned but decided to be ok with it because I really just wanna to be as close as i could to her. Well, as time went on the feeling i had for her got stronger, so strong it was unbearable so i told her how i felt. She was so generous and considerate reacting just the way I thought she would saying that I can always end the friendship or take a break and that she understands how hard it must be to go through something like this. It sucked hearing that because I don't want to choose any of those options, i only wanted to be closer not far from her. I did try not taking to her for almost two weeks to clear my my head and banish the feelings but i couldn't do it. I fell so in love with her but the feelings were not mutual. We hang out quite a bit and I usually ignore my feeling for her till the day is done because it just get awkward in a way when i bring that sort of thing up. She seems pretty into me but I guess only as far as friends. I just need some tips and a little advice on how to handle this situation and whether or not to stay close friends with her with these strong feeling present. Please n thx!

she wants to be friends thats it you can tell how you feel but should accept whatever comes