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SouthernCross
uh, no...it's not built-up fantasies of being rejected by one girl. It was a question about how to handle a rejection IN GENERAL.
Are you interested in this being a short term thing, or is this a future girlfriend?
You can always plant the idea of dating in her mind (without saying "I want to date you"). This will be an appealing idea if you have properly demonstrated value and generated attraction. I can't see how comfort could still be an issue given how long you have spent working on this girl.
If she rejects you, her response will fit into one of two categories:
"Dismissal" - this is a "let's just be friends" response, and is pretty much the most extreme indicator of disinterest there is. She'll call you a "really nice guy" and stuff -- basically it means she doesn't think of you as a mate. Nice guys are the lowest on the ladder of sexual energy.
"Delay" - this is what you described in your first post. "Not yet", or "I'm not ready" fit into this category. There are many ways to handle this:
1) Explain to her that you like her, and you need to connect with someone emotionally, mentally and physically before you know whether or not you want to date them. If she sees relationship potential, you're kind of holding the idea of dating hostage.
2) Freeze out, generate attraction and try again. This may be hard because you can't justifiably change your personality/demeanor dramatically since you've been with her a lot already, but you should be able to pull it off. If she sits on a sofa, don't sit next to her, pick the chair. If you guys get into a car with friends, don't try to sit next to her. These indicators of disinterest combined with generating attraction should have her begging for escalation.
Good Luck! Move now or you'll lose your chance faster than you can say "let's just be friends"!