[Well, kind of just leading to this bit...] I know it's kind of soon and painting probably isn't your thing. But, um, I just wanted you to know that you could have come if you wanted to. I know you didn't feel invited to my birthday, so I just thought I should let you know you're part of everyone when everyone is invited to something. I wouldn't flaunt something like that if you weren't.
[Okay, a little awkward. You can tell from the "um" but it's coming from a sincere place. She doesn't want to force it. Not anymore. Not after all the clinging she did for so long, but she wants to make sure he knows the door for friendship is fully open.]