I have a class crush, what should I do?

[zeitgeist057]

There is a gorgeous girl in my kickboxing class that started a week ago. I have only had two interactions with her:
1. At the end of class, teacher told us to compliment someone so I chose her and one other girl to say good job to (the other girl was not attractive).

2. I asked her name at the end of the next class, and said I liked her tattoo on her back (partially covered). She showed me a pic of the full thing on her phone and we talked a short time (5 min).

Class (#4) is tomorrow. I want to greet her by name with a big smile, but mostly ignore her and focus on the workout. Maybe if I catch her eye once or twice and smile it will be okay, but I don't want to bug her or creep her out. I'm crushing on her hard, and it drives me crazy I'm only getting a chance to interact with her twice a week for about an hour. I really want to ask her but I also don't want to move too fast. I could also message her randomly from our online school portal as students have access to each other to make groups or message. After class, what do you think I should do?

Slide into her DM in the online class community

Ask her if she wants to get coffee/smoothie after class

Ask for her number, then text her later

Ask for her number, then call her later

Wait another couple weeks and keep flirting to build tension

[DonutsForEveryone]

I never flirted in my life but I'm gonna guve advice anyways whether it's useful or not. I suggest to people that they talk more often with the person they like but not too much keep a small talk , crack a joke even try to flirt a bit . If you can't talk to your crush you can dm your crush it may or may not be easier for you . Relax don't be nervous you are spending the time with the person you like if you are spending time with them. I you are not introduce yourself make a small talk if you leave a good impression good luck. Maybe ask for their number get to know them a more friendly approach would work I guess it would be strange if you flirted from the start but what do I know. You gotta make them fall in love with you somehow.

[Alfleria]

Well if you wanna take things slow, then starting by find a good excuse to get her number. Then start texting her from time to time. When you think the time is right, you can casually ask her for a lunch or brunch. Good luck!

[zeitgeist057]

good excuse for her number... like? sorry any ideas?

[Alfleria]

Well I can’t really say because I don’t know what you guys usually do. For example:
I met this guy through online dating site. At first we were just talking normally. Trying to understand each other, then one day (after a week or so) we decided to go to a book fair. I love books.
So he asked me in a smooth way like this,
“So, can I get your number? That way I can call you once I reached there.”
For me that was reasonable so I gave him my number.

Is that good enough for you to get the gist of it?

[zeitgeist057]

What we "usually do" is show up to class, then exercise, then leave. We aren't really talking, maybe catch each other's eye like once or twice in class, and I talked to her twice. Once for about 10 seconds, the second time for about 3-4 minutes. Then class is over and we go our separate ways.

So I don't know, I don't really have any reason to need her number, other than I want to interact with her more than 4 minutes/week. :/

[Alfleria]

After the class done, you could ask her for a cup of tea or coffee or whatever drinks that you guys drink. Then go with the flow. Make the conversation casual and fun. Try to find out what her interest are. Don’t make it boring. Be open, be funny and don’t judge.

[Thatsamazing]

I dunno man, tough call... Do you know if she has a boyfriend or not?

[zeitgeist057]

No, but she is so beautiful I can't imagine she doesn't have a partner. I don't actually even know if she is straight, but she seemed a little nervous this last week chatting with me, which I took as a good sign (that she likes me). Another good bonus is that she is fairly new in town so that makes it more likely she doesn't have a partner yet.

[Thatsamazing]

I dunno man... depends how she was nervous.

[zeitgeist057]

I hear you, but I'm pretty good read on people. She was talkative, not avoidant. Bashful, and throwing glances my way. Not nervous like "oh god is this guy going to talk to me or think I like him". I got to class first, and she came after and chose the bag right next to me.

[Thatsamazing]

Hmm. Okay well maybe that's a good sign then.

[zeitgeist057]

Yeah, I'm pretty excited for class on Tuesday. I feel like this is a good beginning but DAMN I HATE THE PANDEMIC bc we are not even supposed to come within 6 feet of each other during class and she wanted to and tried to but I backed off so I feel bad about that like I sent her a body language message I didn't want to send.(i. e "stay away from me"). I wish I could be normal and get closer to her and read her a bit and I think we would both enjoy a little bit closer contact. I'll just keep feeling it out but this might be the week I invite her to something after class.