Does she like me?

Being popular isn't important at all from what I've learned. Here's why: I'm in 12th grade I'm the president of my high school, every single person in my school (including the hottest girls) knows my name. Since I am the president (I started off less popular in grade 9 and shot up the popularity ladder until now) I am one of the most popular, most famous, funniest, most confident and respected guys in school. But I still don't have a girl friend. (my theory is that the girl I've had my eye on doesn't want a relationship with anyone, seriously). I know I didn't answer all of your question but believe me, popularity is cool and a huge ego boost at times but just like money it alone doesn't make you happy or make girls like you.

Well, Here's the thing. With her, you never know. Girls like this exist they act about the same with everyone regardless of their intentions with that person. She might be really close to this black guy but that doesn't mean that she likes him. (although the inclusion of race perplexes me)

Anyways, I've seen girls that are really close to guys (physically) and will touch them and look at them etc. It doesn't necessarily mean that they are attracted to the guy. Those kind of girls are generally to be found with who ever they find most interesting at the moment.

I would say: if you really like her and are willing to spend time with her then by all means ask her out for something casual, like: coffee, Guitar Hero at your house (if she likes games), if you play an instrument and so does she, a jam session. Try to set it so that the meaning is more like "i want to hang out with you" rather than "i want to potentially date you". It makes it safe in that your getting a chance to see if she really does like you but at the same time its not dinner and a movie so it doesn't look like your trying to take a chance with her.

Just because she looks at you doesn't mean she likes you. And just because your unpopular doesn't mean that she's not interested and it doesn't mean that you don't have a chance with her unless she's EXTREMELY shallow. If your worried about high school politics of people going "hahaha you asked out X and got rejected" there's always, "ya well at least I had the balls to do it" and to that extent most people don't make fun of rejection its a natural thing. I know some people that aren't popular at all but are a complete blast to hang out with.

One more: don't set your age to 36-45 and then admit that your a freshman it makes you look like your hiding your age and it screws up anyone that can answer your question because they would be looking in the wrong age section.