I think its because she wasn't sure about how she felt when you first asked her, maybe because she wanted to get to know you better first rather than dive straight into a relationship.
Remember, men are from Mars and women from Venus, they are different. Now she has got to know you she is probably wondering and stressing about saying no to you at first and wondering how you're feeling about her.
I know you don't want to risk being rejected again but I get the feeling you won't be. Have some courage and ask her to have dinner with you or go to a movie, I get the feeling she'll say yes. If you don't ask her you will never know!
From what you have said, she likes you, go for it, you only live once!
Good Luck!

You could give her a close hug and guage her reaction, from what you say, she won't pull away.

it is because she likes you back but when u first asked her she was not sure on how you felt about her. u should wait cause if she truley likes u then she will ask you!! good luck:):):):):)

she now knows u like her so now she is flirting and she wants u to know she does like u and that u don't need to be embarrased and just wait for her to make the next move

You still haven't addressed the question I raised in you most recent question. Are you still dating that other woman? Is that relationship over with?

You can't even consider this person until you have resolved your other relationship.

If that relationship is over, then you need to put the ball in this woman's court. Let her make the moves. You have tried and have been rebuffed. Let her ask you to meet for coffee some time. Let her pursue you. If she's really interested in you, and not just doing the dog in the manger thing, she'll let you know that she wants you. Believe me, she will.

Be friendly. Be available, but not too avialable. Don't come across as desperate or clingy. Being a little hard to get would be a good thing, considering all that she has done in the past.

If she shows a real interest, and suggests getting together, then agree to do so. Don't take the first date she offers, but counter with another one. This would make it appear that you have a life outside of hers and that you aren't just sitting and waiting around for her to notice you. If she wants to be with you, she'll accept your offer and meet you.

Go slowly and take your time. Give yourselves time to get really acquainted. You will see if you really do have commonality and chemistry. You may find that you two really are only good friends. If you take your time, nobody will feel like a fool. Good luck.

bring her out in pblik were theres alot of people and get on you knee and say i can remember for so long that you made me depressed that you woulldnt go out with me but im willing to try again hoping youre willing to take the first step in loving me becaus ethe first step and spark can always start a frie so will you please take that first step and go out with me.when or if she says yes you cant flirt with othe rwomen or anyhting like that you need to show her how much you care and you need to make her fell like she,s the only thing youve ever need

It is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.

She is not going to ask you out. I can understand you don't want to be rejected again. You just have to keep asking. That is the way it is in our culture. She knows you better now. Sometimes it takes a lot of time.

Screw up your courage! She would like a good date. You won't get anywhere if you don't try.