Getting to know someone you don't know?

[canadaski]

I was in the school library today doing some work. All of a sudden a really cute guy that I've been eyeballing since the beginning of the semester. He came in with his class and sat down at the computer. I swear I must have been staring at him for the whole 75 minute period, didn't blink once:D.

Here's the thing, I know of quite a few guys I might be interested in around school. I've never talked to them and don't know anything about them, what grade they are in; not even their names. What's the best way to approach one of them and start a conversation with out advertising "I'm a gay boy and find you really attractive" right off the bat? I'm asking this mainly because I think he is one or two grades below me and people at my school don't typically hang out with or talk to people older or younger than them.

[BeyondOne]

I would just say "Hey dude, I've seen you around school and just wanted to say hi" or something easy. I mean, I wouldn't fully come out saying what you mentioned, but get to know the guy more and more, maybe hang out with him on weekends and you might be surprised what you find out. Good luck :)

[Can'tHelpIt]

If they're in any of your classes just "accidently" bump into them and say "Oh hey, your in my ____ class" and hen I guess say like "That test the other day was hard" or something if they're not bump into them and say "Oh hey i saw you in the ____ the other day"

[canadaski]

I had an idea which may sound kind of creepy. I grabbed my yearbook and looked for his picture. I then added him on facebook and then messaged him saying he looks familiar and a few short back and forth messages came out of that.

Now what? I'm confused.:confused:

[CrossingtheCourtyard]

So you've messaged him back and fourth now? You could just say 'Wanna hang out at school sometime' or, if that's too soon, just trying talking to him in school more now that you've spoken a little. It's a slow process, but a process none the less.

[Skyhawk]

The old saying, "Slow and steady wins the race" is what your mindset needs to be.