But you've been threatening to for the last little while. When push comes to shove and threatening fails, you're left having to use your words.

[He grinned at her, knowing he was backing her into a corner. It would either result in a punch or she was going to have to open up to him a bit. Or... you know, just storm out and refuse to talk to him for awhile.]

You could stop being pissed off and just admit that we're asshole friends. That would solve most of this issue.