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Hey all,

So I've been friends with this girl for a few years now. We met at summer school a couple years ago and now we go to the same University and we're in the same program. Over the last few weeks (since it's Fall exam time) she's asked me to study together and we have and we've been literally seeing each other every day for hours on end. (She asks me to study just as much as I ask her so it's reciprocated.) 

Now, I have feelings for her, we've talked about past lovers to each other - we've both asked each other about availability - but neither of us has stated anything specific toward each other. We hang out a lot and I value her friendship, but I'd like for it to be something more. I think she may as well, but I'm not certain so I'm hesitant. 

Regardless, these are my conundrums. Since we've been friends for so long I've been told that I shouldn't just ask her out on a date, I should take it slow - what do all of you think about this? Also, Do you think the fact that we always make time to hang out and that she's asked about by recent crushes, past lovers and whatnot shows, at least, some sign of interest? 

What do you think?
<bot>: Long time friends with someone and I think there may be mutual feelings but since we're longtime friends should I take it slow or approach it differently?