There's this girl that I had a "crush" on for about a year or two. We never really spoken to each other and she is in one of my classes. She's really pretty and smart, but that's all I know because I haven't spoken to her.
I really don't know what she thinks of me, but she makes eye contact across the room sometimes. I'm not sure if this is intentional or not. She might be shy.
Few of the reasons I probably don't approach her is: -I'm shy and quiet -Her beauty is intimidating -She's pretty popular (I wouldn't consider myself a jock, but not a nerd either. )
My question is though, how would I get to know her? You know as a friend or a girlfriend. We're not complete strangers, and if I just started talking to her it might be weird. What should the first thing I say to her, without sounding weird? Also I don't want to be just a friend that you talk to during class or a friend on Myspace, but someone you'd actually hang out with after school.
Well if you notice that she talks to other people then you know she's not shy. She might like you if you never talk, I know that I liked a guy for a couple of years and we never talked because I was to scared that he might think that I was weird or w/e. Girls usually tend to fall for guys that they can communicate with easier. Just casually start talking about something like how amazing/boring your class was or you could just talk to her about normal things that you would say to any other person. Just make sure it's nothing corny! Girls hate that! Just be confident but not stupid. And if she ignores you then you know she's not the girl for you. But hey there are plenty of fish in the sea.
First, try getting over the shyness. That will always get in the way. You have to get over being shy and get the guts to approach her. I would first just try talking to her in class first. Talking about the class that you guys have together. Even better is if she has friends in that class that she talks to try to join in their conversation. After awhile of that. Kind of just casually get her number and start texting her or commenting her on myspace. Then get a group of your friends and her friends and go out to eat and see a movie. Just try to get over your shyness. And take small steps. You might want to even talk to your friends about it because I'm sure they would help you out. :) good luck!