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yes i know, i'm meant to focus on my gcse revision right now but I just can't help it. ITS BEEN 2 YEARS. He's the boy that messed about in class but not so much to get him in trouble, wears glasses, top sets in everything, not many people know who he is, type of guy. I'm the girl that's a goody two shoes, gets along with everyone, 'popular' (he says I'm that), and a lot of people in my year know who I am and/or have had a conversation with me. We first knew of each other in year 7 form but we became close in year 9 when we had to sit next to each other on one of the lessons every thursday. Well, we both used to wear glasses every day, so we jokingly used to swap glasses all the time, and I, for the first time, made a move in my life and fixed his hair. he became redder than a tomato. I was slightly confused why he was red like that and I would like to tell myself he likes/d me?? its the last year of school now and we sometimes like to remind each other of the great year 9 times (NEVER FIXING HAIR PART) but recently he's been acting hella weird when I ask him a question and he's also calling every male I've spoken to a 'weirdo' and just bing a plain rat. we got prom confirmed in our school and he asked me if I'm going and i said yes. a few weeks ago i asked if he's going with anyone jokingly and he got all defensive saying he's not going with anyone and i was in shock because damn I've really bee bothering him? the next day he acts like nothing happens and a few months ago iwent abroad and bought some gifts and i got him something but i haven't given it yet and he said for me to give it him on leavers day. should i confess then. but what if it gets awkward in sixth form? HELP

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From what you've said above, it sounds like there might be some interest on his side (saying this as a guy who can relate to some of his reactions). If you're worried about how things will be if you confess your feelings, leaving it until leaver's day might be an ok strat since if he doesn't reciprocate, you'd have the summer to move on and hopefully by the time you start 6th form, you'd both be ready to move on as friends.

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by Jonah Ramone
From what you've said above, it sounds like there might be some interest on his side (saying this as a guy who can relate to some of his reactions). If you're worried about how things will be if you confess your feelings, leaving it until leaver's day might be an ok strat since if he doesn't reciprocate, you'd have the summer to move on and hopefully by the time you start 6th form, you'd both be ready to move on as friends.

yeah im gonna take your advice on the last day of skl because I'll have the summer to move on and also, what reactions can you relate to and why do guys do this???

Reply 3

Do you want to ask him for prom ?

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by Anonymous
yeah im gonna take your advice on the last day of skl because I'll have the summer to move on and also, what reactions can you relate to and why do guys do this???

him calling every male you've spoken to a "weirdo" is him being jealous

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by Anonymous
yeah im gonna take your advice on the last day of skl because I'll have the summer to move on and also, what reactions can you relate to and why do guys do this???

When I was this age I experienced a general awkwardness around girls that I was interested in. His 'defensiveness' when you asked if he was going to prom with someone but then acting the next day as if nothing had happened is relatable to me as this would certainly be how that manifested. It might be that he's shy or uncomfortable about being open about romantic involvement.

I'm not sure if acting like this is normal for all guys or only guys of a certain character, and it might not even be intentional (and if it is intentional, he may not even realise how it's coming across for you). Don't forget that many boys/young men are terrible at taking hints and he could well just be acting like this because he's not sure you're interested and doesn't want to take a rejection.

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by Kathy89
Do you want to ask him for prom ?
i'm not sure tbh, i think i just want to tell him on leavers that I like him and from there see what happens because we have a few weeks anyways before prom

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by Anonymous
him calling every male you've spoken to a "weirdo" is him being jealous

oh i see, it's funny because people I don't even talk to a lot, he's 'friends' with them even though I've never seen him speak to them ever.

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by Jonah Ramone
When I was this age I experienced a general awkwardness around girls that I was interested in. His 'defensiveness' when you asked if he was going to prom with someone but then acting the next day as if nothing had happened is relatable to me as this would certainly be how that manifested. It might be that he's shy or uncomfortable about being open about romantic involvement.
I'm not sure if acting like this is normal for all guys or only guys of a certain character, and it might not even be intentional (and if it is intentional, he may not even realise how it's coming across for you). Don't forget that many boys/young men are terrible at taking hints and he could well just be acting like this because he's not sure you're interested and doesn't want to take a rejection.

oh that makes so much more sense, it would make sense why he would be defensive too he is a guy after all I think my problem is, It seems like I show NO interest AT ALL but that's because I find it awkward even though it shouldn't be. I think I need to talk to him more.

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by Anonymous
oh that makes so much more sense, it would make sense why he would be defensive too he is a guy after all I think my problem is, It seems like I show NO interest AT ALL but that's because I find it awkward even though it shouldn't be. I think I need to talk to him more.

ask him who his crush is lol. i want an update!! good luck :smile:)

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by Anonymous
ask him who his crush is lol. i want an update!! good luck :smile:)

hey so update: yesterday i thought it was funny to make a fake account and act like a guy and telling him that someone has a crush on him. well I asked who his type was and he said he likes anyone that has a good personality. then he made his bsf add the ACC and I'm close to his bsf so I told him and that I like him and stuff but today at break he was telling me a bunch of things that I was NOT expecting him to do then he said these are all rumours so u can't rely on them but him and his gf are both still willing to help me out

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by Anonymous
hey so update: yesterday i thought it was funny to make a fake account and act like a guy and telling him that someone has a crush on him. well I asked who his type was and he said he likes anyone that has a good personality. then he made his bsf add the ACC and I'm close to his bsf so I told him and that I like him and stuff but today at break he was telling me a bunch of things that I was NOT expecting him to do then he said these are all rumours so u can't rely on them but him and his gf are both still willing to help me out

lolol the fake account 😂. not judging tho cuz that sounds exactly like smth I wud do as I could never tell my crush face-to-face that I like them haha. anyway ask his bsf to ask ur crush what he thinks of u or smth. maybe his bsf could casually mention he ships u guys and that might make him take the hint? gl and give me an update if there is onee

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by Anonymous
lolol the fake account 😂. not judging tho cuz that sounds exactly like smth I wud do as I could never tell my crush face-to-face that I like them haha. anyway ask his bsf to ask ur crush what he thinks of u or smth. maybe his bsf could casually mention he ships u guys and that might make him take the hint? gl and give me an update if there is onee
me and his bsf are def considering that. and also the rumours have been debunked and arr NOT true so that's good. his bsf also asked if he would get in a rs and he's happy to be with someone but when he asked oh dyu have any consideration on the people we know he said na not really😕 HELP WHAT DO I DO

Reply 13

hmmm..ask his bsf to suggest u for the relationship (like i said, ship u both) and see what he says abt that? if he responds 2 that in a positive way, maybe then talk to him directly and say that u heard that he likes u. then go from there maybe??

Reply 14

Here's an idea: why doesn't his bsf suggest that y'all go out somewhere together (a sort of double date but not an official date). It might give you the opportunity to spend time with him away from school and gauge his level of interest in you. Bowling or mini golf or something could be good as it also gives you all an activity to participate in in case the conversation wanes.

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by Anonymous
hmmm..ask his bsf to suggest u for the relationship (like i said, ship u both) and see what he says abt that? if he responds 2 that in a positive way, maybe then talk to him directly and say that u heard that he likes u. then go from there maybe??

hmmm ill definitely consider that. i need to ask his bsf for any updates so ill update you soon!

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by Jonah Ramone
Here's an idea: why doesn't his bsf suggest that y'all go out somewhere together (a sort of double date but not an official date). It might give you the opportunity to spend time with him away from school and gauge his level of interest in you. Bowling or mini golf or something could be good as it also gives you all an activity to participate in in case the conversation wanes.

gosh thats going to be quite difficult. surprisingly for a guy he's barely allowed out but I'll see what I can do

Reply 17

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by Anonymous
hmmm ill definitely consider that. i need to ask his bsf for any updates so ill update you soon!

gl and look forward to hearing from u!!

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