Okay, here is the story:
In one of my classes at school, I met this girl , we started off talking and slowly developed a relationship. Around 2 weeks later, I felt attracted to her and ask her out.
She appeared flattered and said that she really would like to know me better before she says yes but she says (and I quote) "The answer is not a No".
I'm totally all right with this and continue my relationship with her. This is where it gets complicated. I start to hang out with her a lot more and I learn a lot more about her. I learn that she is not a virgin and some other facts that didn't really lighten my day. (But she did share these facts willingly with me which makes me think that she at least trusts me.)
One day, while hanging out at her house, I met one of her "friends" whom is a 24 year old guy who she really enjoys being around. However, she is only 17 (turning 18 in a week). I just really believe that this guy is her "boyfriend" even though she insists to me that he isn't. Additionally, I have a friend who knew Jeannette from another class not too long ago and said that she mentioned to him that she had a boyfriend who was 23. Coincidence?
A few weeks later:
Just a mere few hours before posting this, I just returned from her house. We started off alone (besides her little brother who was playing in the other room) and I really enjoyed being with her. But then her "boyfriend" comes over and I basically laid on the couch while she and this guy had a blast talking. She kept asking me why I was so "depressed" and I just replied with some excuse that I was so intently listening to the conversation when in reality I was bored to death.
I ended up leaving because she had to finish cleaning the kitchen and she asked her "boyfriend" to help. So I told her I'd see her tomorrow, said goodbye, and left.
From what she has told me, this 24 year old guy is a great family friend and she did like him but not anymore. I want to believe her but its just so hard. I just really think this girl doesn't want to be with me but she does not want to give me a straight answer. Is it out of pity?
What do I do? Do I just give up and keep being friends with her? Do I try to get to the bottom of this and pry (which I really don't want to do)? I just don't know what to do. I really enjoy this girl but I don't want to get head over heels for her if she really doesn't want to be with me.
Any help would greatly be appreciated. Thank you for reading.