What should I do about my absurd crush on a stranger at school?

[Efeiiiii]

I have a crush on a senior (17) guy at school. Its been kinda taking over my mind for the past three months of 2020. I don't know him AT ALL, total stranger, literally 0 mutual friends and 0 classes together and all that. He most likely does not know me unless he has noticed my staring at him. I found his insta (we were both private accs) and followed it, he didn't return the favour so I unfollowed after much deliberation ( its school culture to follow back ya know). I am really into him somehow, and I want to get to know him for real. Thing is, I got no balls. He doesn't know me, so we're strangers and he's a senior at school. I don't know how to take the first step and not fail? I've been thinking about gathering my courage and just going up to him and asking for his number but I'm hella awkward and not the prettiest (not ugly but no model def). How should I do it? What should I say as a starter? How do I grow some balls and actually do it? Ajfjsksk teenage hormones are difficult

[RickthePro]

Hi, thanks for the question seems very common, even I had one with my senior but we both new each other. So, it was not difficult. First do not panic, girls don't panic. It is fine to have consciousness on your self, but not doubt. Hormones will give equal chance to you. The best part is your crush is just a year older than you. So no need to panic you are already fit for his attention. Second you are hot, and beautiful, (but don't showoff, be natural). Third, be strong, you know that Boys freak out when girls ask them to date but there are some boys who will take you to the advantage and use you (so be careful). Next, whenever you see him for the next time try to casually go near him and introduce yourself (be bold don't be shy and flaky). First of all try to make good friendship, try to spend sometime with him (hangout, gossip, meet him in his house, invite him in your house). Try to make the bond as tough as possible. When you feel he is getting interested in you, then wait let him give the chance to speak out. (Extra tip: If you see he is taking too much or started avoiding you then it can mean two things - 1) He is hesitating to confess love for you, or 2) he is with someone else, you have to keep a eye on him but make sure don't get caught following him), it will ruin everything. ) Next after sometime you call him to meet you some place alone. And then start a conversation of asking him is he dating someone or not and then pause. after sometime ask him how will he react if you would have proposed him, try to listen and take the next step. You slowly get into one knee and take his hand and propose him (don't be direct explain him in short that how you fell in love with him and what all you did to get your love (but do not tell that you spied on him for some days to confirm his feelings), this might develop complications.). And slowly say those "3 magical words of Love" and kiss him. See how he reacts if good then my friend you are set.
Hope you like my guidance. Please read carefully and try to form thing as per you comfort zone. Any help needed just approach me, happy to help!!

[Konabeana]

Haha omg I was in the EXACT situation as you. So I liked this loner-type kid who would always sit by himself and read. My friend shared a class with him so I asked her if she could show him a picture of me and ask him if he knew me (obviously he didn’t know me because we had zero contact). He said that he didn’t know me and but my friend gave him my number and he texted. The texting got nowhere because when I asked him out via text, he said that he didn’t want to go out because he will be going to college soon but he also said that we could be friends. I’m a senior this year now and he is a freshman in college. Turns out, I might be going to the same UC college as him... I haven’t talk to him in a whole year so maybe I will text him once again. Anyways if you don’t have any friends that could help you, I would suggest the easiest way to go about this is DM him (if you are self-quarantined) or talk to him in person! Unfortunately, if he is going to college you may not be as lucky.

[Efeiiiii]

Wellll the dm part isn't gonna work since I don't follow him and I'm not planning to request again. Also even though he's a senior, we're both graduating batches this year so no college age gap worries. Therefore, through the process of elimination I'm kind of only stuck with one option which is to talk in person. Easier said than done though 😵

[Secret6620]

You can always go and introduce yourself. No harm in that. Then naturally vibe from there. ☪️

[Efeiiiii]

Well yes that's what I really want to do but I really don't know when to go up to him (he's always with his bros and gg up to a gaggle of teenage boys is intimidating) and what to say. Do I just be like hey I think you're cute orrrr 🤐

[Secret6620]

No..."go and introduce yourself" and then vibe from there. Obviously attempt this when he is alone. Good luck 👍

[Secret6620]

YAY! Thanks for MHO! (◠‿◕)🌸💘

[Mr_Peterson]

Say 'excuse me Mr. (Last Name). My name is...'

[Efeiiiii]

I think he would be weirded out if a stranger suddenly called him using his name, no?

[Mr_Peterson]

His first name maybe, which is why I recommend Mr. Last Name.

[navyP]

Talk to him let him know how you feel

[Efeiiiii]

I definitely can't just let him know how I feel, would be scary to have a stranger just tell you how much they like you out of the blue

[navyP]

No not for most guys it would be weird he will most likely be flattered even if he is not interested