<human>: First a little back story for me. I am enrolled a university about an hour away from my hometown. I went to the local university then dropped out after my first year because I wanted to be a musician and just work for awhile. Well, that didn't pan out like I hoped it would so I decided to go to my current university and finish my degree.

As luck would have it, I meet this great girl. She's smart, pretty, witty, and sarcastic, My stereotypical girl! So I get to know her more and start hanging out with her. I begin to start having a romantic interest in her, as is inevitable. We've shared some fun times, tender moments, and some really great hugs.

So, this past Thursday, I was running errands with her and I finally just asked "So you know I want to date you right?" or something to that effect (Romantic eh?). She wasn't surprised. She didn't make it awkward or uncomfortable. I told her I value our friendship as we had gotten close over the semester and if she didn't want to date me, I would let me feelings go and just be friends and I really meant that.  she said " Well, I don't *not* want to date you. I'll have to think about it." As it is the end of the semester and we both have finals and jobs, I told her to take as much time as she wants. 

So here's the 'problem'. I'm pretty sure that she likes this other guy, a mutual friend of ours. I'm inclined to believe she likes me too but on a lesser scale I think. That guy has no interest in a romantic relationship with her. Do I just play it cool and wait for her to respond? Should I ask her for just one date to try it out? Or something else entirely?

I'm at a loss! Please weigh in. Thanks in advance!

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<bot>: Asked out my friend who likes me and someone else. She didn't give me a real response. So I can either wait or make another move.