<human>: Summarize the given text in a few sentences.

Despite a few minor attractions a long time ago, I'm yet to have been in a romantic relationship. I think it's largely because I have never had the fortune of meeting someone who I had much in common with and thought I could have a future with. I never wanted a relationship for the sake of having a relationship.

I am also a very shy person when it comes to relationships; despite being fine in most other aspects of life.

Then along comes this girl. I knew I would like her just based on they way my sister had talked about her, and knew that we had a lot in common. Our first meeting was a few weeks ago with several other people present, but my shyness got the better of me, and I barely said one word to her.

A little under a week ago, I finally got to spend a few hours with her (although not alone), and this was what really set this whole thing off. I started to feel things for her that I haven't felt for anyone in my life, and she hasn't left the forefront of my mind since. I can see that she likes me to some degree, but I just don't know how much. And it doesn't help that she also seems shy.

The phrase "falling in love" isn't something I am writing lightly. It seems so sudden, but it's the only way I have to explain the intense and painful feelings I have for her. 

I will be seeing her again soon as she is coming out for a day trip with me and my sister. As we both like walking/hiking I was thinking that there might be something in that. 

I guess what I'm looking for is help on what on earth I am supposed to do here. I feel like I'm late to the party being aged 23, and this thing has caught me completely off guard. I don't want to do the wrong thing and lose the chance of getting to know her.

Thank you.
<bot>: I have really strong feelings for someone I don't know too well, and don't know how to proceed without doing something wrong.