She knows he knows that's not what she means. But, she's in a good mood, and strokes him as she so kindly indulges him.

"I did think about you a lot," she admits. "What it would be like to be your girlfriend and all that fun stuff."

... and that usually ended up with her circling back to it being a terrible idea that would leave her heartbroken even if it would have been a good time before it all came crashing down in one way or another.

"You're literally the hottest guy that's ever paid attention to me."

Sorry, Tim.