So, theres a girl I recently realized im starting to have feelings for. We used to be good friends as little kids in elementary school and we reconnected this past summer. Shes been giving me some signs and I think shes into me too.

So towards the end of the summer I would see her around at least once a week or so. We dont really Snap / text outside of just streaks and general stuff. She always just gives off a flirty vibe around me and shes always laughing and joking around. She also always stands just a little too close or lightly brushes against me and looks my in the eye + holds eye contact when one of us is talking

She also asked me if I had a girlfriend back at school (i thought that was a big sign but idk for sure) and she was telling me about how some other guy asked her out but she said no and we joked about it

She told me shes single but shes looking to date someone right now

I was talking to her and another friend (I forget what exactly about) and she said something like “you should take us on dates”

As I was leaving one day she goes “see you later! Love you!”

So way back, when leaving a while ago for fall semester and I saw her. She mentioned out of nowhere that she might be coming to visit while im at school soon (she has a friend who goes to the same school) and basically implied that we should hangout, and then gave me a hug goodbye.

i came home a few weeks to work and she stopped in at my job twice. She asked if I missed her, flirted the way she normally does, and asked if she was my favorite customer, then told me that shed see me again this weekend and then blew me a kiss as she walked out.

So, anyway, I wanted to ask her out and I had nothing to lose, so I texted her this :

“Hey, we should hangout before I leave again. I think wed have a fun time. Would you want to get dinner tomorrow around 7?”

But this was her response : “aw thats great but Im helping name study for a test tomorrow that we have on the next day”

So does that mean shes not interested, or is this some sort of shit test, or she genuinely has an excuse? Idk what that means and it makes no sense because she was showing every sign of wanting to go out with me.

I responded with “hey np Ill be around until Monday so lmk if you feel like doing anything” and left it at that

Two weeks passed after that and she didnt get back to me. Next time i saw her because we both happened to be helping out at the same thing (no, we didnt plan it) so we got to hangout for a couple of hours.

I expected it to be a little awkward but I still like her so i just pretended like it didnt happen and see how she acted. She was still very flirty. She talked a lot, always looked in my eyes, played dumb games with me, she even said we vibe really well together.

She also kept mentioning that someone had complimented her nice eyes. Was she trying to get me to say the same thing or notice them more? Idk?

So i didnt ask her out again there because I thought that may be too soon and I didnt want to come off as needy or pushy. I wasnt able to come home for the next two weeks so i didnt see her again for a while.

She wasnt Snapping me much outside of streaks but she was consistently one of the very first people to view all my stories and stuff (idk how much of a sign that is but i have heard some people mention it before)

Then a few days ago I went out to get some snacks from the campus store and out of nowhere I ran into her with a couple of her girlfriends that go here. She had never told me she was coming so i was surprised. I said hi quickly and mentioned how i forgot she mentioned she was coming up, told them to have fun and stuff, and kept on my way. She did seem pleased to see me, though, and then she started a conversation on Snap with me the next day.

So im confused with this whole situation and Im not sure what to do. I keep my options open and im interested in other girls too, but Im just looking for advice on what to do with this particular girl.

Chances are I will see her again soon, so what should i do then, or should I just text her or something. Like did i mess up and blow it or something or do i still have a shot here?

I know i waited a while, but I wanted to make sure she had time to get over the other guy, and make sure I wouldnt just be a rebound or get rejected because it was too soon. And by asking her the first time I hope i showed my interest enough but still didn’t come off as willing to chase her, so I feel like this could work if I make the right moves.

Basically, what do these mixed signals she sends mean and what should I do to raise her attraction in me the next time I can see her?