We met about a month ago on a dating app. Match and began texting. Immediately hit it off and exchanged numbers. FT each other shortly and she explicitly stated she was interested in something causal and mainly just looking for friends. I was open to that but interpreted casual as fwb being on the table.

We eventually go out for drinks and it was a fun time. Our convos were never ending and the vibes were there. But because she mainly looking for friends i didnt initiate too much physical contact that night although there were many moments we got close and it was possible. There was alot of eye contact and deep talks. We eventually end up in her car after and my dumbass ended the night there with a hug.

We then met up the next day for coffee and we chat for hours. I was able to touch her hand and tried to be more flirty but again we parted ways with just a hug.

We now plan to meet in the next few days. How do i escalate things with this woman without making it weird? Should i go based off her signal? Or should i do it when it feels right?

Im also certain she is game as she made it clear that she is open to dating guys and talked about her other dates while talking to me. I really enjoy out friendship but i also am looking for more. If i get rejected i lose a good friend but i think the attraction is there for both. Im not interested in something long term atm and would not want either party to catch feelings