I just got out of a 2.5 year relationship and I have this friend who also just got out of a long term relationship. We've been friends for 4 or 5 years and I've always had an attraction to her (looks and personality).

For the last couple of weeks we've been hanging out together at either of our places and just hang out/talking/watching movies and stuff, sometimes havin a few drinks. Well one of these times, one thing led to another and we ended up making out and she stayed the night. (no sex, just some fooling around). The next day we talked a bit and she had a few reasons why she felt weird and that it would be too soon to jump into a relationship , and she doesn't want someone like me using her as a rebound. She seemed pretty conflicted though and I know she had a good time with me that night.

We've hung out a couple more times since then and it hasn't been awkward at all, and she texts me alot and is kind of flirty and initiates hanging out.

I agree with her that this situation has "too soon" written all over it. I do really like this girl though but it would be dumb to jump into another relationship when a month hasn't even passed since I got out of a long term one.

Basically, I want to keep hanging out wih her, not get friendzoned and to keep having nights like the one we had before. Eventually i could see myself in a legit relationship with her. What are some excuses/playful ways I could get some kino in and does anyone have any tips on how to proceed with this situation?