How does one behave on a 'second date'?

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I went out with someone on a 'first date' however it wasn't a date but more of a 'hangout/get together' to get to know the other person better.

We agreed to meet again same time, same place next week.

How do I act? Exactly the same as the first time?

Or should I begin to show more signs of my interested in them?

At what point do you begin to initiate flirting and other behaviors? Third date?

You should probably try to give some expression of interest.

Usually, you should be flirting with someone on the first date... though I guess that depends on your definition of "flirting". They need to be getting vibes from you that you're interested, but in a non-threatening, non-obsessive way.

Take WikiHow with a pinch of salt, but this guide seems pretty good: http://www.wikihow.com/Flirt

Agreed. Don't know what you'd consider flirting though. I'm not even too sure if I've already done it or not.

I am always very teasing and playful with her but probably might not be beyond what her normal friends of hers would do.

I've touched/tapped her shoulder and touched her in other ways before (never inappropriately of course not). Like when i said goodbye I lightly brushed my hand against her arm.

Also for example, she likes to write stories and on her laptop she mentioned one story she wrote that is very disturbing and creepy and strange.

I tried to get the laptop and click into the story and we were playfully fighting over it. She was blocking the screen with her hands and I was trying to grab her hands and click into it and snatch the laptop so I could see what her story was.

Is this 'flirting'? I honestly don't know...

But yes on the second date will make my intntions more clear but remain subtle. Thank you for the advice.

Yeah....what you did with the laptop could be considered "flirting."

I would just keep it "simple....stupid" on the second date.

Has she expressed interest in you by stroking your hand?

If she grabs your shirt and pretends to want to "button it,", that means she wants to go to bed with you....automatically.

Otherwise, I would proceed as you've been proceeding.

More of the same, don't act so much as respond. Also don't worry, most guys think they need to do this or that on a date, its pretty much the girl who usually holds the cards and lets you play. Don't stress your part :p

I meant more...if the girl UNDOES the button. Should have specified that.

To everyone that has replied thank you for the help.

The thing is she is not interested in me the EXACT same way as I am in her, but I still want to have a smooth transition from friend to relationship.

By the end of the third date I wanted to have asked her if she will be in a relationship with me.

I am still not too sure what i should do on a second date. Some have mentioned act the same way as the first time but maybe slightly more expressive in my feelings.

What I was going to do was:

- compliment her on her looks (something casual like 'You look really nice')

- ask her casually if she is seeing anyone, but I am not too sure how I might go about doing this and how. When there is a pause in the conversation I might ask it. Say I'm just wondering.

Maybe: "So...you seein' anyone right now? I mean, y'know, just wonderin'...'

There are a lot of ideas here from me and everyone else just not sure what I can do with them...

If she looks nice, I would compliment her---but tell don't her she evokes those "certain feelings!" LOL

Have you spoken about each other's families? That's always good if you can't come up with anything else to say.

I don't think you should ask her if she's "seeing someone." Let her tell you, after you express interest (not on the 2nd date, though--unless she winks at you or something).

And always remember:

Guys always go through what you go through--Aspie or no.

Just keep it friendly and natural. if she don't mind you touching her...keep doing it. Try to keep your feelings reserved...at least for the time being. Spend time getting to know each other first.

Don't get too "existential" with her--unless she waxes philosophical with you.

If you are to compliment, being specific is better (AS can help here)

a specific compliment indicates that you are paying attention. "you look nice" is general, and often used absentminded, a compliment becouse you should.
"your bracelet matches your earrings" is specific, and indicates attention, but not to her so, while it is better, it isn't the best yet.
"your shirt brings out your eyes" is a great one, it is specific to indicate attention do detail, and at least one of the details is one of her own rather than her attire

Here's a tip for you. Really genuinely care about the other person you're talking to. The people who are more receptive to what other people say, people tend to like them more. I just figured this out and I always wondered why some people are naturally more drawn to others. Because they make other people feel welcome.