Might as well throw in my critique. I'm going to include what I would say.
Me: It's been a while (girls name), have you been doing well?
(Rakeal: Long time no see, how ya been?)
Her: Hiii!!! Its definietely been a lonnggg while haha. The year has been pretty crazy with its ups and downs, but lately I have been doing well Smile How have you been?
(She showed lots of interest here)
Rakeal: "ups and downs" Me too.. and a little in and out hahaha (maybe that's too much. I don't know the girl or the situation. You have a multitude of options with that one).
Me: Great, got back from school, so I've been recharging. I've been getting bored lately so I've been trying all sorts of crazy stuff, yoga, salsa, everything it seems.
(telling her you are bored and desperately trying to fill the gap is a BAD idea)
You should come with me sometime for lunch to add to the interesting things I'm doing this summer.
(You asked her out, on a high pressure date e.i lunch, right after a series of DLV's)
Her: haha sounds good! yeah.. i've kind of been recharging when I can. I'm starting up summer quarter next week... so that'll be a little less relaxing.
Me: Sad times... but I'm guessing you are doing it to finish up faster, right? I'm jealous, I cannot wait to finish college next year.
Rakeal: Cool, we should recharge together, chill out and catch up on old times. It'll be fun.
I'm going to Jamba Juice this weekend actually, I have intense urge for a starburst flavored smoothie. You can tag long if you like; I was planning for Sat. around 1, but I'll think about delaying it if you let me know the next time you are free.
Her: Yeah... kinda to finish faster I guess. more so so that I don't fall behind!
I'm actually busy all day saturday... sorry! but maybe sometime next week?
Me: I think I can do that. Didn't you say school starts for you next week? When do you get off?
Her: Yeah, but I only have class Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Me:Tuesday sound good, same time?
Her:gahh.. haha I forgot, not tuesday.. i have to work
Me: lol, when are you free next weekend then?
Your showing her that you have nothing to do on any of these and are just waiting around for her. She wants to meet up with you (as a friend) but it's not urgent. The more you pressure her the more you trigger feelings that she is leading you on. You don't want women feeling bad for you. Don't think that there is something wrong with you ect. Man I get rejected ALL the f-ing time.
I also want to say that most women play hard to get and this is the game. My number one girl ALWAYS does that shit. She told me once that the reason she sticks with me is because most guys either give up or turn creepo. I just stay patient and keep trying. I do better on the phone because WHEN I get rejected, I laugh it off and say, no problem. Next thing ya know she is calling me back. It's just how the game works. You can't win them all. If that were the case I would never leave my bedroom. lol