Hi Chivias & welcome.
Why not just pluck up your courage and ask her to the dance.
At least then you will get an idea about her real feelings.
You may get a lovely response!
As far as hugging is concerned, some people just hug everyone they like. My son hugs all his friends ~ boys & girls. My daughter hugs her female friends. It's a sign of friendship.
But with this girl it might ~ just might ~ mean something more. To find out, ask her to the prom./
