HIS ANSWER: “Don’t
act too lively, act normal,” says Brent, 15. Oh, and one more thing: “Since
he’s shy, a double date isn’t the best idea.”

DECODED: The bottom
line is to be yourself. If you’re not naturally shy or terribly outgoing,
forcing yourself to be someone you’re not won’t make for a fairytale ending.
Don’t change for him, but don’t try to force him to be a social butterfly when
he’s clearly not, just to make you happy.

YOUR MOVE: Be a good
friend, first. Offering up your friendship will take the pressure off him and
let him get comfortable seeing you as someone more than that girl in his math
class. A little bit of flirtation is fine—letting him catch you looking at him,
sweet smiles and kind gestures you don’t make to your other friends (like
baking him a sweet or bringing him a cute, inexpensive gag gift just
‘cause)—but keep it slow. Don’t be afraid to make the first move, but take your
cue from his comfort level, first.