I have this friend named Jill and she’s a part of my group of 5 friends. I’m gay and I think she’s bi, but I know she’s not really sure yet.

I normally would never think about asking someone to homecoming my freshman year, but when we went dress shopping with all our other friends we all held hands and walked through the mall and after everyone else let go, Jill and I kept holding hands. It felt so good to finally have someone to hold hands with. But maybe I’m just making a bigger deal of it than it was. She was helping me zip my dresses so she’s already seen me in my underwear, which is a little intimidating now that I think about it.

But I’ve had a feeling about her for a few months now, I’ve just never been positive that I like her. I’m wondering if I should ask her to homecoming? Almost no one knows about us liking girls so it would have to be kind of a secret. And we had already planned to go with our friend group, most of which we aren’t out to. I’m also not sure at all how she feels about me. I don’t know if she likes me or if she’s even ready to date/go out with someone. Should I ask her out?