Should I risk asking someone out?

I am a freshman in college student and I am looking for more than that one night stand. I have a female friend who I would be interested in dating. I just got out of my first big relationship (lasted two years) and I don’t really remember how I got the ball rolling last time.

My question is this: How should I go about this? How long should we be friends before I make a move? How do I know if she is flirting or just being nice?

And any other questions along those lines.

I need some help here because it’s driving me crazy!

THANK YOU!!

Answer to 1st Answer: The worst thing that could happen is I ask her too soon or too late. I want to do it right so I don’t blow my one and maybe only chance to be more than friends.