She suggested we go for drinks

I agree; so long as you're not clingy or childish in showing your enthusiasm (I don't mean to say that you would be, just as a precaution), then there's no reason why you shouldn't express your excitement. After all, it's better than acting as though you're not bothered at all!

Could it not put her off?

it will put her off. be happy and stuff but don't be like "omg omg i like u soo much!!". just play it cool. behave the way that got her to like you in the first place, don't suddenly act like this is the biggest thing in the world becuase she'll then see herself as your better, not your equal.

I know its hard man, currently in the process of getting out of this friendzone i'm in (and it seems to be going well) and its bare hard to act chill but mans gotta do what mans gotta do

'Would you ever date me?' is a pretty beta way to ask a girl out.
But you're lucky she probably likes you so you're fine

Haha bless, I feel like you need a female perspective, you should go out for drinks with her for sure because which girl doesn't wanna feel like she's desired? Just act normally on your date, how you'd normally talk to her, maybe be a bit more intimate with eye contact etc.. but only if she is giving it back. Let her lead it and listen to what she has to say, good luck !

Send a dick pic

Yeah, obviously I can't make a proper judgement but from what you've said it seems like she's interested. If you talk on Skype you must be pretty close, so you might just transition out of the friend zone naturally tbh - depends how your date goes I guess

@OP.
The "Would you date me?" was pretty cringe.
If you survived that, it's looking good.

Also, you're the man here, so you need to take control.

"Cool, may I suggest <date and time> ? Perhaps meet at this location? I know a nice place."

^^ Yeah that's very true, I rate this