<human>: So we're both 18, and just finished school. Now we get on well together and I think there could be romantic interest, but I'm poor/average at reading interest from girls, always have been.

Here's where it's tricky. I asked her out on a date around 4 weeks ago, and she politely declined, and thankfully it hasn't been awkward at all and in a weird way it may have even brought us closer together. She said she "did not want to date at the moment" which I believe is true because at the time she was about 4 months out of a 2 year relationship that ended badly (she was cheated on basically). An even bigger factor than that though is that she was going to go to university this September, but didn't get the grades required which is why she's now staying put. 

So the last couple times I've seen her since asking her out I've been nothing but normal, I'll admit I was bit bummed out about being turned down, (I really like her) but I haven't been creepy or persistent about it. When we've been together (in group settings) generally her attention has been toward me, and I've done subtle 'tests' like leaning my leg against hers to see if she's comfortable with the contact (she doesn't pull away). We laugh a lot too, and now I'm stuck wondering whether i should ask her out again, wait longer before asking, or just move on. Any and all advice appreciated!

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<bot>: Asked out friend on a date, she said no due to external circumstances (possibly/probably), now left wondering whether to try again now circumstances have changed for the better.