Re: is it natural ....
Nope its not. Its attraction, pure and simple.
Gal is shy and you can have no real conversation with her so you have no idea what her personality is actually like. No idea whether you'd be compatible with her, what her interests are, what she wants out of life and whether that jives with your interests and wants of life. I'm sure you will say that your little flower would just follow along and fit seamlessly into your life - but theres really no way you can say that until you've met with her family and her and get some conversation going.
Love comes long after that and is so much more than just admiration and attraction.
well said