Been reading and trying to practice everything I have read here for the last few months sense I got out of a four year relationship from high school till my third year of college, and this is my first time I feel like I'm getting somewhere with a girl I haven't known for all that long.

So I've been talking to this girl from a class, I thought she was really cute and she seemed really interested in me. We went out drinking with mutual friends and she was distant at first, but I wanted to see how well I could do this. So after a few witty comments, a well placed compliment or two, and kinoed to step 5 during dinner/ drinking in the parking lot, It was clear to me I had her attention.

So i waited a couple days to talk to her after i got her number that night after we both made sure we got home safely to our own places. All of our conversations seemed short and vague, word vomit mostly. I feel like i was starting to revert. I had to stop it. So out of the blue, I told her to come over for go in the hot tub and have some craft beers. It took her hours to reply, where she said she was busy, saying she needed to pack for a trip to San Francisco. Almost replied saying some random beta bullshit but I could almost tell it was a shit test, so I simply said "ok, just text me when you want to hang out"

She immediately replied with "Raincheck :)" I felt good at first, but now not so sure if she said that just to be nice or if i really have her attention.

I'm not so sure how well I am playing this out. Thoughts? Suggestions?

tldr; First attempt at getting a girl without much prior contact. Seemed interested at first, then not, now not sure if she blew me off or just bad timing. Also if this is a shitty field report, I am sorry, first try.