Couple months ago I started developing a crush on one of my friends (we are both queer women ) - or good acquaintances, I should say. We never really hang out one on one and were not super close, we never 'clicked'. I just felt intense physical attraction towards her and, since she has a reputation of being somewhat of a player but I did see her getting into serious long-term relationship twice (we know each other for 4 years). Thought to myself that becoming 'friends with benefits' would be nice. Just felt so curious about sleeping with her.

Long story short - we ended up hooking up in August and then haven't talked for a few weeks. I was the one to invite her to a group hang out, to which she eagerly agreed and did mention that she 'didn't really know what to say and decided to just leave it'. Later we hang out one on one and got on a friendly note again, we don't feel awkward around each other (I felt super shy for the first time we met after the hook up). She did seem kind of flirty at times plus she constantly teased me but also mentioned she is infatuated with someone else. Therefore, I am pretty sure she sees me just as a friend.. and I do want more :\ thought I am able to pull off a casual thing but figured that's not for me. How do I proceed? I am still very attracted to her and I miss her.

It was my b-day this week and she paid for my (and our other friend's) dinner and *accidently* got me a cake... I can feel it was done from a friendly perspective but I can't help noticing how nice she is to me and how hot she is Not sure if it\s best to 'just leave it' or to try... Help!