How to ask out a girl who is in the same friend circle as me?

So I have strong feelings towards this girl in this class I had joined. Fast forward to today, she and I are part of this amazing friend circle. I do like this group and in fact these people are the only good friends I have right now. I enjoy spending time with both this group and of course her as well.

However, as I have a crush on her, I want to at least shoot my shot. But I've some questions.

1. Should I even ask her out? What if things get awkward when she rejects me? I have to see her in class everyday Afterall.

2. When should I ask her out? I've only known these people for about a little more than a month or so... Should I take my time and get to know her more, flirt, make her laugh etc? Or should I do it fast?

3. What to do if she rejects me? Like how do I make things less awkward after we interact in class. I can't completely avoid her as we are part of the same friend group.

Thoughts?

How to ask out a girl who is in the same friend circle as me?
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