First, a little bit of a background story:

I met this girl a while ago in class and so we would see each other every week. Eventually I started getting major IOIs like she would lean into me while talking, look into my eyes, say she liked the color, etc. So I told her: lets do something sometime like go skating. She said that she didn't have skates but that she would buy a pair if she couldn't find any. (another IOI)

Now here is where this thing gets sticky. This was right before christmas break so we didn't see each other for 2 weeks (except for her msging me saying she missed me). Now back to school and I see her at class. She says she has skates and that we should go skating soon and that one of her guy friends (who I also know) would join us. After this I tell her: lets hang out later tonight and she tells me that she is busy but that she will talk to me over facebook.

This happened a few days ago and I haven't seen her since, our next class being next week.

I've thought about this whole thing and this is the conclusion that I have reached: She obviously likes me, but something must've changed during the break. I think she thought about the date and maybe felt uncomfortable about being alone with me (seeing as we've never been alone for a long period of time before) so she panicked and decided to bring a friend along.

My plan is to bring a friend of my own (whom she also knows) and then go skating the four of us, that way she will feel more comfortable around me. Then when the night ends I'll ask her out to coffee but this time add "just the two of us." and "What would be the easiest way to reach you?"

The only thing is that I was kinda set on skating one on one with her since I thought it would be an excellent way to kino escalate then kiss since she'd be leaning all over me because she can't skate very well.

I've been reading alot lately and I'm still very new to the game so I'd appreciate any comments or suggestions. What should I do next?

Most girls in that situation feel more comfortable when they bring along friends for the first date. The only thing is most girls I have been in this situation want to bring girl friends, not a guy friend. That fact is kind of troubling.

If I were you I would try to bring a girl friend of yours to try and match up with the guy she is bringing. Introduce them and then when you all go skating try to get in a position like this

(Her) (You) (friend you brought) (Friend she brought)

Thats the best case scenario as you will be between her and the girl you know. Hopefully the friend you bring and the friend she brings hits it off and you will be able to get some alone time with the girl you like. Also it would be great convo to talk about them "lol they look good together" with the girl you like. Good Luck

-Smarts