<human>: Could you distill the essence of the text into 1-3 sentences?

I've just recently began spending time with someone I've known since I was in middle school and her mom was my teacher. Until recently she's always either been too young or in too distant social circles. We've taken a couple hikes together, spent lots of time chatting about nerdy things and just trying to learn how our newfound status as college grads is going.

 She's very sweet and I know we share a lot of common interests but I've just recently began allowing myself to pursue relationship again now that school isn't a primary focus. I've dated but never had any sort of official relationships. I have a history of being friend zoned, used, and lied to by women I've previously pursued. So there is still some lingering lack of confidence, despite being better today than ive ever been before.

We just today, along with her brother and old friend of mine, discussed our few past relationships that went bad or crazy. We talk about how were just not sure well find anyone decent again or feel chronically single.

In the end I'm left with a decision to make soon, I feel. Own up and ask if she thinks we could date, or settle in and just be happy I have rekindled a friendship.

What should I do?

Thanks in advance to those give helpful advice.
<bot>: I like a girl I just started spending time with, but have known for years. I haven't had a girlfriend despite my age and dating. Should I go for it or not?