Hard to tell.........

[Medical Kid]

ok......well to start off with this, I think some of you may now that my moms in the military, so we move around alot and stuff so its really hard being the new kid over and over, but now. at this school, out of no where this really cool person wants to be my friend, hes giving me heads ups on the bad or offensive stuff one could do at the school, I asked him why he cared so much, he said "cuz your a friend man" I was in so much shock, why would someone so popular want to be friends with a geeky new kid? do you think hes just playing me? or do you think he means it?

[byee]

I think the larger issue is why you see yourself so negatively. Obviously, there's at least one kid in your new school who (thankfully) doesn't experience you that way. Maybe it's time to readjust your perceptions of yourself?

Be his friend, don't think so much about the 'Why', just enjoy it.

[pontiacdriver]

I agree with Sam's advice, and he does raise a good point. I do recognize your fear, and it can seem a bit unusual for a fellow to suddenly have an interest in you out of the blue. My suggestion is to take things slowly with this kid and not to open up wide until you get a feel for him. My guess is maybe his parent(s) are in a unit that is somehow affiliated with your Mum's, or maybe this kid might have a mutual friend with you who may have remembered you from a previous deployment. Basically, I would be friendly with the guy for now, and get to know the fellow. If your gut tells you that something is not right, then gradually back away. Also, never sacrifice your dignity or morals just to fit in with this kid, and remember that popularity is a very fickle thing.

Being in a military family is super hard, and I really feel for you in that you are being moved from place to place and from continent to continent in a short amount of time. It can be really lonely when you get moved and have to start over, but just make sure that your loneliness does not overcome your better judgment, and always be vigilant about keeping yourself safe.

I sincerely hope that things work out with you and this kid and that for whatever time you are at Ft. Meade that you have good experiences during your Mum's deployment.

[zoig]

Damn is it really such a shock that there might be a *genuine* nice guy at school????

But yes, my natural cynic says keep an open mind and watch your step for a while, but that said don't alienate yourself from someone who just might simply want to be mates with you.

[mr.sexy_bomb]

be his friend end of it

[Halibut]

Ever think that maybe your just the one thinking your nerdy? it sounds like it to me. Go out have fun, it seems like people want to be your friend.