<human>: Can you give me the gist of the text in a nutshell?

Background: I've never had a girlfriend, and after hanging out with this girl in a group quite a few times, I asked her out and we've been on 2 dates. We have both had great times and are trying to plan a 3rd date in a week or so since different plans (and her getting her wisdom teeth pulled out) are getting in the way. However we will see each other twice at group things before the next date.

Now, since we are both pretty inexperienced at this, there's not much in the way of actual flirting or contact going on, just nice conversations and having fun. The only real contact was hugging after I drop her off at her house both dates.

I'm wondering, is there a not-so-awkward way of progressing this relationship by way of holding hands/kissing for the first time?

Also, while I'm posting, is there a certain point where you kind of become boyfriend/girlfriend (assuming both parties continue to want to see each other after multiple dates) or is it something I actually have to bring up and straight up ask about? I've been wondering this because I really want this to happen. Thanks in advance.
<bot>: No real flirting/contact besides hugging on first two dates. How do I physically progress (read: holding hands, kissing etc) my first relationship as least awkwardly as possible when we are both very inexperienced at dating?