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(Not manly enough to use my main account, so here's a throwaway!)

Okay, here's the backstory for this:

I've known her since day one of high school. She's always been a *really* friendly person to be around, and we've talked a lot over the past 6 years. I've always *kind of* fancied her.
So, yesterday me and some friends were talking about (as 16-17 y.o guys do) the girls we'd most like to ask out. I let slip her name, and now the guys I told are, I guess, pretty close to telling her it's me that mentioned I liked her.

Thing is, though, I don't really mind if they tell her or not. In fact, it would probably make things easier for me in getting a straight answer. Question is, do I confess personally to her (which I doubt I have the guts for), or do I just wait and see if they let her know? Either way, I'll probably get an answer, but which one do you people think would be best?
<bot>: Nice girl's probably about to get told I like her. Do I tell her myself, or let them do it?