I don't really understand what you are asking here. If it's the question you stated about more one on one conversations...yes...FUCK YES! If you want anything to happen. A lot of time passed until i realized you don't fucking do shit over messages, if you don't do a few things in person first. And since you know her for quite some time, it shouldn't be a problem having a conversation...
Oh and besides...not having a boyfriend girls...that doesn't mean anything, except maybe she won't know how some things function, but nobody knew that for the first time.
Hope i helped anyhow