Why does he glance/stare at me and look away when I catch him doing that?

[eternaldaymoon]

Hello I'm new to this place but I wanted to ask someone for their opinion (besides my friends of course) Well you see, I entered this institute and ever since the 2nd day I noticed this guy which I found..interesting let's say? or well cute and all, but then I didn't mind that and kept on going like usual (it's been two weeks since we started classes) but it's like even though there are a lot of seats to sit at he always sits close to where I am, I kind of was looking at him last week but this week he sat next to me, we just talked bits about the class then my heart was like racing a bit? cos I started feeling all nervous, then back on Tuesday he asked me about some of the classroom since our schedule is the same, then we were in the same group, after that he's been like glancing at me from time to time?

Because on Wednesday when he entered the classroom he sat behind me but looked at me, then when I went to ask something to our teacher he looked up at the same time I did and we had eye contact..we've been having eye contact for a while for some odd reason...but like we quickly look away (we Haven't talked since Tuesday) it's like sometimes I look at him and he looks up and I turn away and then sometimes (like today) I find him staring at me and when I look at him he looks surprised kind of. But he doesn't talk as much..like to anyone...

I mean I like him or at least have a crush on him but I'm way too nervous to talk to him and I even get more nervous when I kinda look at him and he looks up at the same time, like we look at each other at the same time but then look away. And I happen to have to ask something to him about our project but I can't bring myself to..

Why do you think he would be looking at me at the same time I try to look at him?

[Hemorage]

He most likely is just as nervous as you are. You know like those nervous and quiet types. As for the eye contact thing he looks away because he doesn't want to seem weird or creepy to the girl that he likes because that would ruin everything for him. He probably doesn't know how to talk to you and that' why he keeps talking to you only on the subject of school. If he doesn't make a move then maybe you should just get a little bit of courage and try to talk to him about what he likes to do and what you like to do because he might not know if what he likes to do will appeal to you. Find something in common to talk about and once you find that you will see that talking to each other will get much easier gradually every time you speak to him.

Oh and welcome to the site!

[Mackey370]

he has a crush on you you should talk to him as I was in this proplem about a year back just go over and talk to him try to spend as much time as you can with him then you two will get less nevous

GOOD LUCK

[intovertedguy]

I agree with Hemorage and Mackey370. He's likely shy or introverted and likes you. The reason he looks away is because he doesn't want you to think he's a creep and make you uncomfortable.
He seats next to you because normally people like to be near those they like.
About this: "Why do you think he would be looking at me at the same time I try to look at him?", Probably for the same reason you were looking at him, he's attracted to you. He's likely thinking and feeling like you here: "I mean I like him or at least have a crush on him but I'm way too nervous to talk to him and I even get more nervous when I kinda look at him and he looks up at the same time, like we look at each other at the same time but then look away.", the only difference being he really likes you. He definitely likes you and he's likely wondering if you also like him. So you can gently show him you are interested in him, don't be afraid, talk to him about your project and perhaps invite him to have a coffee or grab something to eat, look for a friendly and small café where you can talk without having lots of people around, that way it will be less stressful for both of you to talk. I was reading your post and it was like i was reading about myself, I'm shy and introverted and when I like a woman, I do the same thing he is doing, usually I'm nervous and thinking how to approach and talk to her without looking like a creep or a pervert. Be patient he's likely working up is courage to open up to you about his feelings. I wonder, are you shy?
This will help you:
How to Make Your Shy Crush Feel Comfortable around You: