Had a friends birthday on the weekend and she brought some friends out we hadn't met. Ended up getting on with this girl really well, I'm normally awkward in social situations with new people but tried to put myself out there and ended up staying at hers that night.

Everything was going well until I was back at hers, I suddenly had 0 confidence and couldn't even initiate a kiss. I stayed on her sofa as her and her friend were going to sleep in her room but she ended up staying down stairs with me (first sign I missed) and she kept asking if I want her to go, which I said no and we ended up just talking all night/morning.

As I was leaving in the morning I finally decided to ask for her number. I've never asked for anyone's number in my life but she gave it to me and I said I'd message her.

When we were talking she mentioned a place she likes going to, so I was thinking of messaging her saying, would ask you out for a drink but I know you like to go to x, so how about I take you there instead?

I've been single for around 5 months now and have not attempted to really talk to any girls as I realised I needed to work on myself in terms of going to the gym and build a stronger friend circle. I realise I sound beta and a part of me is still very much beta. I'm still trying to build confidence up so any advice is appreciated