Boy nonsense

So there's this guy that I'm talking to and he's someone I've known since I was little. We will always be friends and things have always been easy and effortless. As if recent he's told me he likes me and wants to be with me. I so love this kid but not like that.. I don't to Hurt him because nothing will ever be the same again. Sigh. I guess there's no way around it but to hurt him... Time to rip the band aid off.