As for your friend getting angry.... Dude... its you or him! There is really not much to think over here.

Simple!

Actually what crazie said sorta reflects a little part of my life!! I never said anything to my girl for a long time (as I had said no earlier...) and she'd flirt with other guys and what not... wee were supposed to remain just friends... but by end of college, I plucked up enough courage (have to make it dramatic or you'll laugh) and said to her: "Screw it... I want to take it back,.. I say Yes!"... The "What?!!" expression was cool!... but not as much as the shock of realization!! LOL.... Baka onna gave me a lecture on how I should consider her feelings as well and how she may have moved on and yada yada,.... LOL