Quiet girl in my class?

[Anonymous]

She's very intellectual and just very quiet most of the time. I find her silence so interesting that I just feel this need to get to know her. Truth is, she isn't all that pretty to others (I've heard comments) but I think she is quirky and cute. The semester is almost over and I'll most likely never see her again. During class I'm a class clown type of guy and I get along well with classmates and the prof but I never ever get to strike up conversation with her. She is excelling in the class while I'm hanging onto a c *womp*. I'm sure she's aware that I'm not very bright. I'm just really intimidated by her mysteriousness and intelligence that I feel if I am to dumb to be with her. Shy ladies of gag, what's your opinion on the class clown or the "dumb" but silly social guy? I'm a genuine dude (I like to think) and feel like me and her could actually click if I manned up and if she were to actually be a bit social. I'm in an odd spot because I tend to be attracted to all kinds of girls and she falls somewhere in that spectrum and it makes me feel a bit nervous and queezy when I think of her or even worse when I think of approaching her. I keep thinking that the reason she is so quiet is because of the social relationship our class has with each other and she can't catch up so she just doesn't interact. I could be entirely wrong and she could feel that she is too smart for us... I don't freakin know yo. I spoke to her for like 10 secs max and although I was being friendly and trying to get a few words, she wouldn't look me in the eyes :/ I have nice eyes and thought maybe if she looked at em it would ease her up and I'd be able to maybe swoop in for the kill and open her up a bit. Am I crazy? by the way I'm not narcissistic, just my eyes stand out in contrast to my skin color.
I dont don't think she's just quirky and cute... I think she's damn cute. She's damm cute guys. I want to invite her to a student get together but I'm afraid she'll decline for unnecessary interaction.

[XRabbitHeartX]

I don't assume a guy is dumb for getting bad grades. My last ex was a really smart guy but he had difficulties focusing on studying and had other issues that hindered his studies. So don't assume she'll see you as dumb. If she's so smart and intellectual she will understand that grades aren't a reflection of your IQ always.

Seems like she's a shy girl alright so you'll have to push her in the right direction. Ask her out. Tell her you would like to get to know her. With girls like this you need to be upfront and honest otherwise she won't know your intentions. If she declines despite you making a effort then she's not looking for relationships or love. Even a shy girl will say yes if she really likes a guy and he makes it easy for her to say yes.

[Asker]

Shame you were the only one to respond :/ I totally agree with what you said about her. if she were smart she would understand that grades do not reflect my intelligence and capabilities. The thing is because she is so shy I am afraid that I am just liking her because she is "mysterious" and she actually has no affection for me. it would really suck to approach her only to have her awkwardly shoot me down. You feels?

[Anonymous]

Haha! Can you give a little update on what happened next?

I think I am this type of girl from what you described, if you have any questions I can try to answer..