What most naturally follows?

How to ask someone out using a text message
Stay focused on your goal.
Having a text conversation about your crush's day or interests is a good way to show you want to know them better. Just don't let the conversation drift into more mundane, generic topics, and don't keep your crush waiting too long before you ask them out.
The quicker you pop the question, the more likely you'll have their full interest and get a good response. If you're asking your crush to go on a specific date, focus the conversation on that.