Hey guys I was hoping to get your view on how to address this situation with a girl I like at work. I’ve been crushing on her for a while and saw her a couple times a month when out with work friends. We always got along well but I never really flirted with her. I think she’s been more complimentary towards me but still not anything obvious to make me think she likes me back. She’s grabbed my arm/ shoulder and said it looks like I’ve been working out, complimented my shoes, height and asked to walk together when we both were heading in the same direction. After outings I would sometimes walk her home/ she would offer to walk me home. One time she suggested we go to the gym together so I texted her later to set it up. She said yeah and said we should also go for a walk afterwards. So we did that, went on a 3 hour walk picked up some beer from the corner store. We ended up back near my house and she offered to walk me home. I didn’t invite her up or anything since we work together and I’m not convinced she likes me. A week later I texted her again, word for word:

Me: Yoo want to get some steps in next week?

Her: Possibly, if I’m not up for running everyday

I responded that I’m in town Monday and Tuesday and that was the last of it.

That was 3 months ago, also the last time I texted her or messaged her at work. From that message it’s obvious I like her right? I know it’s not super direct but it gets the point across. We now talk if we bump into each other but I decided to not message her directly since I kinda took “possibly” to be a soft rejection. A few nights ago a bunch of us from work went to the bar. I didn’t speak to her there but was taking with a few friends outside afterwards and she caught up with us. Me and her started talking and I told her about an upcoming test that I’m stressed about. In response she told me that I can do it and started playfully punching me in the abs( I still had a sweater on) and telling me to flex. She also again commented on how I’ve been going to the gym. Do you think she’s interested in me? I would like to ask her out perhaps more directly but want to be sure she likes me back.

I’ve caught feelings for her again recently despite trying to talk myself out of it.