I've got the same sort of situation as you, but like, she lives in Bristol. It's not Stevie. We've known each other, what? Like a year, but we're dead close and i can pretty much tell her anything. we've said we're gonna meet in the summer cos its easier for both of us and i might have a job to pay for a day out then. Thats all you need. Plus, dont make the mistake of always looking at girls as potential girlfriends. it just gets you hurt most of the time. Just be best mates for a bit and if you get really close, as in, boyfriend/girlfriend material, then youll already have a solid relationship. I wouldnt be surprised if you meet up together and it feels like youre 100th meeting. Just give it a crack mate.
Oh, and always wear a condom.