[arsenal]

Slippery slope there my friend.
Your friendship could be affected. Since there will be the cloud of you wanting more, and her just wanting a friend hanging over it.
On the other side, a lot of successful relationships have blossomed from being friends first.

I personally have not successfully accomplished this task. You could always try asking her out on a real "date". See what she says, if she says no, just drop it, and move on.

You could start dating one of her smoking hot friends, or at least inquire about said friend. And see how she reacts. If she acts jealous, then you may have a way in there.

Other than that.. not sure exactly.