About a week ago I decided to approach this girl. We didn't know each other, we just saw each other once in a while in kickboxing and I saw her walking in the college (we both are in the same college). So one day I just stopped her in the hallway, struck a conversation and said that I think she is cute. It was going well and asked if she would be down to ever hang out and she said yes, we exchanged phone numbers and went on our ways. I texted her a bit and during the week we met up between classes in the college and just talked. Personally, I thought it was going well, we talked good, laughed, were interested in each other. She was texting first as well. On Thursday I was not able to see her but while I was working she texted me and we talked more. Because I did not see her that day but wanted to ask her out on that day I did it over a text as I felt the conversation was going well and as well to "Secure" a time for us to meet up. I offered to go to someplace and she answered that she thinks it is a fun idea but that she just got out of a relationship and is not ready to date and that she wants to focus on school. Inside I was pretty disappointed, but I answered with respect. I said that I am interested in dating her but if she is not looking for it right now that is fine. I said as well that if she does change her mind she should let me know as I would like to see her and get to know her. Was a bit disappointed not to lie as she was a very nice person and I felt like it was going very well. She answered with a thumbs up and that was it for us talking. I saw her in the hallway again the next day and we smiled and just said hi. The next day I saw her at kickboxing and we partnered up and we talked well and nothing was really off. Then she said "now you have the chance to beat on me" as she was holding the pads when I was hitting, I said "only once?", she smiled. I don't think I should try harder as it will show that I am desperate, but it kinda sucks to just let it go as I kinda like that girl and we got along. First question is what do you people think went wrong? We got along, we talked well, she texted first and showed a lot of interest. There was some connection there, at least I think. Second question is should I try something still, should I continue texting or something? If yes then what would you suggest? I am not too desperate about the situation and if there is nothing for me to do then oh well, but would like to see what does the community think.