Very confused about a guy???? Help :(

How old are you guys?

Would you consider yourself below average looking, average , above average looking

I've just followed along and read all of the posts to this thread and I completely understand that your situation is frustrating and confusing for you; I know it's easy to say that you just need to go for it (because reality is that it's difficult for you to be the one that is continuously and desperately trying), but honestly this is probably the only way it will work out and become something more. It's obvious he's on your mind so much and it's making you upset at times, so the only way to eradicate that is by doing something about it if he won't.

He may not be reciprocating your efforts at times because he's too nervous and just as unsure what to do about it as you are, but in my opinion, he does like you and it's clear that he won't be making the first move as much as you want him to. But don't let this dishearten you.

You're young, and really you have nothing to lose if you go for it and initiate something. Ask to do something, anything. That one moment of nervousness when you ask him will most likely be completely worth the potential progression for you two thereafter. If this keeps being dragged out by you worrying if he likes you or not, if you should get over him etc. you WILL regret not acting on it when you can.

If you take away one piece of advice from this whole post, it's that life is too short to fret about things like this and get you down - honestly just act on it while you can or you will regret it. Just be yourself, and eventually you will become more confident around each other. The more you express your interest and become more comfortable with him, the more likely he will reciprocate.

Also, don't be put down that he doesn't reply on social media.. Even in this modern day, some people just don't find it interesting to message constantly instead of getting to know you in person. If you taken on the attitude that some people have recommended ('if he doesn't make the first effort then move on' kinda thing), it won't end as you want it to. I hope this helps in some way!

It literally is that easy

Have you asked him
Out already?

It's okay I saw that you said your prom is approaching, right? If you really have the confidence then ask him to prom. Otherwise, if he doesn't ask you either, it's not a big deal; there is always time to connect and get to know him outside of a big cliché event (unless you're into the fancy typical couples' prom, which is fine). Just ask if he wants to go to the cinema or something, and if you don't know if he will want to go alone, mention that you could invite some other people too. Cinema is a good shout because it's friendly but could also be interpreted romantically.

Try to eradicate the hype you build around seeing him and talking to him, it will only get worse if you notice the nervousness that you gather when with him. Just try to accept that you're nervous and maybe dunno what to say, but think about how nice it will be if you manage to pull yourself together and throw out a decent conversation. It's really hard to be yourself and feel 100% ok when you're building that pressure surrounding it, however he seems nice so he won't exactly be repulsed by the fact that you're talking to him, but rather pleased instead. Let me know how things go~

Prom is next week? Any suggestions of what i should do?

How was your prom

not bad. He kept hanging around near me and kept wearing his sunglasses INSIDE and then looking over in my direction, maybe so that i couldn't tell he was looking directly at me. His friends kept staring at me too, and at one point they were all talking with him and said " right lets have a chat about THE GIRL." He didn't dance with me but he had some photos with me. There was an afterparty afterwards which i couldn't go to as i was still 17, and when he knew I couldn't go, he looked so sad and fed up for the entire journey.

recently he liked a photo of me on my birthday, and so I thought - life is too short, lets message him. So we had a good convo but then he stopped replying and saw the message, when it was a message that required a reply. idk if he liked me he would have answered the message but surely he must think im sorta attractive if he liked the photo of me. So confused.

Any update on this mysterious guy

So does anyone actually think he liked me then? Why don't you think he pursued it if he did?