How about best friends?
It's more than friends; but not as serious as bf/gf.
I feel that you love him and care about him, BUT you are not "in" love with him, which makes a huge difference. Tell him that at this point in time, although you care about him and will always be there for him, you do not want to be in a committed or exclusive relationship with anyone. Tell him that you are only 16 and would like to focus on school and just finding your way in life and do not wanted to be exclusive with anyone. He might not like your response, but the truth is there is really no way around this. Offer your love as a best friend, but you are just not ready to be exclusive with anyone at this point. Good luck...Judy
Honesty is the best policy, in any relationship, it is best that you tell him how you feel. You are both still young and you have plenty of time for relationships.Now is the time to enjoy your youth and work hard at school to make your dreams come true.Let him know how much you care for him as a friend, but right now you just wont to have fun with no commitment to any one. I am sure if he cares about you, he would wont you to be happy.Good Luck.
You are one smart girl yes it is best to just stay friends as you have an education to get, and time for the boys later if one does not get a good education they can not get very far in this world, and it hiold the future its fine to have friends make it clear to him now before he trys to get serious luck jo