For some context: she (20F) and I (21M) have a 200 day streak on a social media app, and I’d describe us as fandom friends, the kind of people who bond over comic books, games, and all sorts of nerdy things. Recently, I landed an internship with a major photography company, and by complete coincidence, it happens to be in the same area where she goes to school. Tonight, I finally told her.
Here’s what I said:
“Do you know any good comic book stores in the city? I just found out I’ll be interning with a company there and would love any recommendations you have.”
She replied:
“Hmm, I’ve heard the comic book café is good! I’ve been meaning to check it out sometime. That’s so exciting about your internship!”
Now my brother is convinced that her mentioning she’s been wanting to check out that place is her way of hinting that she wants me to invite her. I’m not sure. I tend to overthink everything, and I’m honestly terrified of coming across as a creep or making her uncomfortable by asking. But my brother keeps saying I should just go for it.
TL;DR: I (21M) have a long-running online friendship with a girl (20F). I told her I’m interning near her school and asked for comic shop recommendations. She mentioned a place she’s “been meaning to check out,” and my brother says that’s her hinting she wants me to invite her. I’m worried inviting her might seem creepy. Should I ask or leave it alone?