Should I go for him?

[MimDipity]

I've had a crush on a guy at my school for months and months now, and at a recent party one of our friends hosted, he was asked to rate the girls (He's straight) at the party in how attractive (both physically and personality-wise) we each were. Tying in 8/10 points were two of my friends.... and myself! There weren't many girls at the party, and this was the highest score he gave.

Of course, I'm pretty happy about this, but I'm wondering if it's safe to go for him; i.e. spend more time with him, flirt more, maybe even ask him out! I know one of my friends that shared the same rating likes someone else, though I'm not sure about my other friend. I know he's open to dating, considering he's been in a relationship before. Now, he's single, and I'll be spending more time with him next year as he'll be in my class (In Australia, the school year starts in late January).
He has been flirting with me a fair bit, and he's shown interest in me. However, he's shown a similar relationship with a few of my other friends. Should I risk possible competition? Or should I back away?

[Dortmund]

If you like him try and get closer to him and see what happens. Worst case scenario you find out he might not have an interest. Best case you get a boyfriend. Positives massively outweigh the negatives here so backing away isn't of much use to you.

Get speaking to him a bit more, especially since you'll be seeing him more soon, get to know him better and see where this goes.

[SethfromMI]

^ good advice. esp if he does seem to be taking to you more as well

[Zachary G]

theres no harm in going for him, just remember, the dumbest question you can ask is the one you dont ask.

[Hideous]

I can already tell he's that type where he will treat everyone else like how he treats you. I'm not saying being flirty is a bad thing but I would just be very curious if you want to be in a relationship with him. Knowing that he rated you and the other two girls at the party with the same score...? It still shouldn't stop you. If you truly like him, go for it, ask him if he wants to hang out sometime. I wish you the best.

[maniamsmart]

If you like him try and get closer to him and see what happens. Worst case scenario you find out he might not have an interest. Best case you get a boyfriend. Positives massively outweigh the negatives here so backing away isn't of much use to you.

Get speaking to him a bit more, especially since you'll be seeing him more soon, get to know him better and see where this goes.

I agree with this. Get to know him more, speak to him more, and see if he really does like you more than the others (maybe he is a player?), or if he may already have another girl that's a 10/10. There's no doubt that he has interest, but does he already have another girl, or thought of another girl that has a higher rating than you? If so, then there is competition, but that's why you talk to him so both of you get to know each other. After some time of talking you should get a pretty good idea on whether he finds you dating material and whether you find him the same.

As for your second question if there is competition among you and your friends, it seems so, but do they like him as well? Hope this helped, and if you need any help, feel free to ask.