EDIT: thank you everyone! Some of these answers bruised my ego but it’s part of transitioning away from a beta bitch

21, Asian 6’ I just embraced the red pill recently and went on a self improvement spree in this past 3 weeks, so my game is shit. Started reading Mystery Method and Rational Male. Stopped fapping entirely, no video games, started to develop an abundance mindset, felt amazing and finally manned up and asked my oneitis out for dinner (dinner date bad move I know) over text. She said:

I know this might sound weird, and I'm really sorry if I am wrong or being sensitive. But I just want to clarify and I dont want to be leading you on if you are looking for anything past friendship. I'm still down to meet and catch up as friends though! Im not sure about Friday night because I already set plans with my friends but maybe a lunch on Saturday if you want to?

My options are either 1. Ghost and ignore or 2. Politely decline her LJBF offer and her offer to meet on Sat I’m leaning towards 2 because she was very polite in her text. She’s also a girl in my class at a small college (shitted where I’m eating I know, but COVID) so I think this will be a better move.

It’s the first rejection I’ve had from a girl in my life and to be honest it didn’t hurt that much. My heart sunk a bit when I saw the text but I always internalized the NEXT mindset. I’ve learned a lot in my first rejection but would appreciate any pointing out of mistakes for me to improve upon.

Edit: I asked her out to dinner in person, she agrees, and texted her the logistics that night.