That's what I'm trying to do here yeah thanks for the advice

I was thinking about something similar, but I'm of the opinion that straight up talking to a person is always better than just leaving a number. But yeah, I can totally see why it would be inappropriate hence why I'm asking for advice in how to handle this situation. It's difficult, but I know I'll regret it if I don't ask her out somehow at some point

Yeah, that's my main worry. Putting her in a awkward position. I'm fine with her saying no and it wouldn't be awkward for me afterwards, just don't wanna come over like a prick to her

Normally asking her out probably wouldn't even have occurred to me. She said that when she's coming over for lunch, she'd come to the kitchen to say hi. That's kinda what gives me the vibes she's not just being nice to me for her job. If I'm gonna make a move, it's probably then.

I've been on the Internet for a while now and I can safely assure you that the those even more painful ways of dying may not have happened yet, but someone certainly thought then up already.