A girl who is in a couple of my classes this semester (I see her twice a week) has captured my interest (even though I somehow overlooked her for two months). I began talking to her about a month ago - a lot of it about the two classes we have together, since that's when we see each other - but I soon realized we click pretty well. I also realized why I'm attracted to her...and looks are only the tip of the iceberg. Sure, she's a HB8, but I always come out of our conversations feeling good. We share some similar interests and I can get her to laugh. She also likes to bust some jokes when I least expect them, and we both have a few laughs.
I did get her number, but when I texted her suggesting we grab coffee or a bite on [day of the week] - keep in mind I'd normally ask in person or call, but both options were unavailable at the time - I got the "I'm busy" sort of reply. She said that she has work and a lot of things to get done before Thanksgiving Break. Yeah...that's not good.
HOWEVER - and this is key - I acted as if nothing had happened. 
The next time I saw her, I was the same All-American I had been all along, and we didn't miss a beat. We still talked a bit (like usual), I can still get her to laugh (like usual), and she also threw in a couple playful jabs. I also saw some good body language the other day from her, but I can't tell if that was meant to be.So my question...how should I proceed? Call it quits or persist? After we get back from Thanksgiving, it's a week and a half until "study time" for finals (neither of the classes we share have exams), and then of course there's winter break. Due to these time restrictions and the fact our hometowns are very far away, nothing is happening in 2008. I was thinking that during our final four classes once we're back at school, I suggest to her that we keep in touch during the winter break. If this succeeds, then I'd call her once we're back at school and ask her out.
I know there are a lot of girls out there, but in addition to the sudden lack of parties on campus where more opportunities could bloom, something about this girl has captured my attention. She's attractive, she's well brought up, she can relate to a lot of things, and she seems fun. As for how I've been around her...I made a lot of good decisions, but a few bad ones too. I'm totally "being myself," I do a lot of C+F, I get along with people, and I'm definitely appearing confident when we talk. However, I will sometimes briefly mention something I didn't like about a certain class when we've talked, sometimes I'm a little goofy (think Apollo Creed) and for w/e reason and I make a couple too many broad sports analogies (thank goodness she likes sports a little...her birthday is coming up in a few weeks when we're both home, my favorite football team plays hers that day, that could be trouble lol).
So what do you all think? Am I in business here, or does this one appear dead?