Just got back from first date

I had my first date with my dream girl today. I have had a crush on her for so long and we finally got together. I feel like there were a few minor hiccups (forgot to get the door for her once, some very brief awkward silences) but all in all it seemed like we both had a great time and seemed really into one another. We talked for like two straight hours and there was lots of laughing and smiling. We have so much in common. But at the end she said something that made my stomach drop. She said she would want to hang out again sometime but she's busy and has a lot of appointments this week. She said previously she had all week off. So naturally I'm freaking out about this. I have really strong feelings and want to see her again so bad. What does this mean? What should i do? I'm inexperienced and have nobody to talk to. Please help.

 

Ok I have calmed down a little bit lol. I had a great time and feel like we really connected. I texted her "thanks for the great time " and she texted back an hour later "yup it was a pleasure "

So hard to read but I'm gonna wait a whole day and the casually try and get a convo going again and see what's up.

 

Gave it a whole day and then texted her today. Light conversation and it's been a couple hours since she responded but she mentioned she's hanging out with her friends so she's probably just busy. If she replies I'll wait awhile and ask her to go out at a specific place at a specific time before we go back to our respective colleges.

 

Thanks for the support hopefully it all works out. I'll keep this thread updated.

 

Appreciate the honesty. I'm new to all this and am going through a thousand possibilities in my head. I really like her and spending time with her was amazing but it's also stressful and intimidating because I have no idea how she perceives me. Just gonna relax and play it cool.

 

Thanks for the response. I'm definitely myself around her and everything seems fine. I just live in my head a lot and am super worried because I have had a crush on her for years and I really want things to work out. I can't read her mind though, taking your advice is my best play.

 

Good advice and very accurate, however I do believe I need some distance in the early stages to let some attraction develop. I don't want to seem too needy or easy.

 

Ok so here's an update if anyone is following. I asked her to go out tomorrow night and she politely declined because it's her last night at home before she has to go back to college and promised her family she would spend time with them. I think that's kind of nice actually. She also said she definitely would want to some other time. It's also my last night before I go back to school. My plan is to just casually text her periodically. Im getting sense of mutual interest it's just we got to go back to our respective schools. I'm not going to wait around for her, but she seems genuine and I think a second date is extremely likely the next time she's in town.

 

As hard as it is I think your right and this is the path I'm taking. This girl is my first and only love and I have had a crush on her for years. However I just need to relax and be cool; that's the best way to play this.