Dating advice?

I'm gonna ask this girl out that I've known for 2 years. I'm a sophomore in high school just so you know where I stand. I'm CRAZY in love with this girl, she doesn't know. I know that she really likes me (hopefully not as just a friend) and would definitely say yes if I asked her out, but I don't want to take her out on a ';friend date';, if you know what I mean. I want to take things to a different level, but I'm not sure I'm ready or know how. I don't have any real problems talking to this girl, but I haven't been on a date in 3 years and I wouldn't know what to do with myself if I were to fall short or take away from our relationship. I also feel like I don't have much to offer, because I don't have a lot of money, connections, or ideas for dates. I wanna rise above all other guys in her life, but I also want to maintain that romantic spot. Self-confidence has always been a problem and I really want to come out of my shell for this girl. Does anyone have any advice? Thanks.Dating advice?
Well...if she like likes you and you know that she will say yes...then ask her. If she doesn't like you because you don't have enough money or you don't have enough to offer...then she's not the right girl for you. You should just take a chance..ask her out and see what happens. Don't back down and not ask her out because you'll regret it. Don't go too far though...hope everything works out.