How to make her a close friend?

[ABeeflewIn]

Since your original relationship was fairly open to interpretation, I would keep it pretty nonchalant so she doesn't feel backed into a corner. You need recon work to validate/invalidate what happened before. Do what you have to on your end, but on her end, make it seem simple. For example, message her that you are running some errands over her direction on such-and-such a day, and thought it might be a good chance to say hi and grab coffee to catch up. Then when you do meet up, make the time all about catching up on HER life, in a friendship way. This will open her up, and you will be able to interpret her responses (bored, eyes lit up that you are asking, etc)

Potential isn't necessarily lost- it just needs to be regained in a non-pushy way.

A short (45 min or less- then excuse yourself to finish your errands) meeting will put you back in her mind, show her you are genuinely interested in her well-being, and remind her of any feelings she may have had before, without locking her into a date.

If she's like most girls, she'll go home that evening and think about you, and it will give her a chance to evaluate your chemistry. Don't ask her out that day. After initial meeting, if things seemed great, find a way to get out with her along with some other people- again, relationship building without pressure. Step three might be a date.

Best of Luck! Relationships are complicated-mostly by us women.