Hey seddit, to start off I've been a long time lurker and you have been fundamental in me wanting to improve a lot of aspects in my life, so thank you!

So the question is how do you actually escalate with someone with you've been a friend with for a long time. I'm just thinking wouldn't it come off weird if you suddenly keep touching her, or are there specific ways to escalate with someone close to you? Lastly how do you escalate + kino with someone who doesn't like being touched, what small things can you start of with? Sorry if this may come off a bit stupid but I have tried to read a lot about kino but I feel as this may not work for me in this situation, maybe I need to change my attitude?