Bit of an odd situation here. I decided to cold approach this hb7 from the gym on instagram. Not something I normally do and I told her that. The thing is she's intense at the gym and I know if I tried to cut in she wouldn't have been receptive so I saw no other way. Conversation went like this.

Me: Hey I don't normally do this but I've seen you around at the gym and you're really cute. How's it going?

Her: Hey! Thanks (monkey emoji) I'm good, how are you?

Me (next day): Not bad, just in a 4 hour lecture.. How's your day going so far?

She didn't reply but had seen it and I figured I could lay down like a little bitch or try once more. I let almost 12 hours pass and sent this..

"I'd regret if I didn't take a chance so I'm going to give you my number and if you're interested just text me. I'd really like to get to know you. (number)

20 minutes pass and she texts me..

"Hey it's x. If I'm being honest I am in a relationship and don't want to give the wrong impression!"

I translate this as "you're someone I could potentially branch swing to but I need to be careful not to look like a slut over text". Am I reading this right? She ignored my response to her but not the one where I said I'm interested and gave her my number. Should I say anything back to that? It has crossed my mind to play the whole snake in the grass approach and say it isn't an issue, but then fuck her. Act as if it doesn't bother me and that I'm not a sexual threat etc.

Idk boys, help me.

edit for spelling