I forgot to mention but I actually asked her out on a lunch via email I sent last week. In her email she told me she was already seeing someone else so that means she is not interested in dating with me then.
You’re right. I’m afraid of rejection. I’m afraid of being rejected the second time because I’m too invested in her and I’ve fantasized too much about her. I’m afraid of her answer. I’m afraid of what she’ll think of me.
Research report thing was just a way for me to introduce myself to her and also to know her a little bit better. Do you think it’s worth asking her to prepare the reports with me? That is what I’d like to know. This way I’ll be taking the friendship route but when she is available I’ll have more chances assuming she’ll have known more about me.
Based on your experience, if you think there is a chance in the near or far future, I’d like to take it and ask her if she wants to be my research report partner. If not, then I’ll try my best to move on. But thank you very much I feel more comfortable now.
