I'd like to kiss you

I (46M, White) don't initiate sex on a date unless it's been made clear that she also wants it to go there. I never initiate on date 1, and on dates 2-5 I might look for signs then say something like,…

Yup, the I'd like to kiss you or something along the line has great romantic potential.

Her body language tells you she doesn't *want* you to kiss her. So talk to her. A simple "hey, I'd like to kiss you for real. Would that be OK? Do you have any reservations towards that?"