Good for you for trying again. Listen, rejection is never pleasant. However, I am impressed that you asked again and you certainly can develop a friendship.
I can't speak for anyone but myself at this juncture. I know I am terribly confusing right now to males not firmly in the friend zone. I've been told and as much as I don't want to admit it, it's true. Women confuse men and men confuse women. It's been going on for centuries.
What to do? Be proud of yourself for taking the risk and keep on keeping on. Let the friendship evolve. Keep your eyes open. Keep focusing on living the best life. I think Job is correct when she says things occur when we least expect them (I hope it was okay for me to mention you Job because I honestly think that is such sage advice:)
3 kids BD 12/15/13 (IDKIILY. ) Rope dropped Cirque du Soleil style D final 9-9-14 "Some people are born on 3rd base and go through life thinking they hit a triple." Barry Switzer