to put this simply, i've been texting an HB10 for the past while and she seems receptive to my escalation - going along with role playing and enjoying my jokes.. at this point i wanna ask her out on a "casual" date, but the problem is she is really shy, and has never had a BF before... i was considering asking her to go the mall to help me with some shopping for "my cousins"... because shes so inexperienced, im thinking about telling her she can bring her best friend with her too, just so that she can feel at ease.. is this a good idea? any other ideas or tips would be appreciated

Its not a bad idea, she may feel more comfortable if shes with her best friend. But dont make her get any ideas that you want to heat on her girlfriend.