I've been in this situation before, but the question has never been posed to me like this. Usually it's easier to read, but the fact that she has that negative in there has me second guessing.

Background. We're both 2 years out of high school and I had a thing for her in grade 11 that she ended up knowing about. Haven't really talked much since. What do you guys think a good response is? I'd like for it to be a date. Should I just go for the hard yes?