First paragraph is pretty much just background.

So. I like this guy. He's in my English, Project Adventure (that's what this marking period of gym is called, he's in my group for it...it's like team building and stuff, quite fun but it's really cold in NJ this time of year), and Biology. My friend (who also happens to be one of his best friends) texted me and asked if I liked him. I lied. We've known each other forever, but we haven't spoken since fourth grade (no fight or anything, just drifted apart) so my trust in her is minimal (I'm not a big trust person, you've got to prove it to me that I should trust you). Then my other friend, who is like my diary, she knows every little intimate detail of my life and I know about hers, who I of course told about that, pointed out that maybe she asked because he wanted to know (and that made sense, since another one of his close friends was following him around in bio pestering him to tell her who he liked the day before). I felt kind of stupid, but I was just like whatever. I think my friend was proven right when the guy didn't talk to me as much the next day. Not sure though. Things were back to normal today though.

Anyway, could it be possible that he likes me? I mean in project adventure today, he had to stand on this board thing to hold it down, and even though he wasn't losing his balance, he had his arm around me. And he didn't seem to care when I had to sit on him (long story, my group has the strangest plans)...and in all honesty, I've never seen him really touch anyone since he's slightly germaphobic (not like the OMG NEED TO LIVE IN BUBBLE! type, just the I'd prefer if you didn't touch me and no you can't have a sip of my soda type). And in bio I caught him looking at me a few times. But whatever. I'm just curious. And he acts a little different around me, but I could just be imagining that. Help me?

Edit: I was bored so I asked the mutual friend why she asked me if I liked him and she told me that he said he overheard me say it to someone (I didn't. Three of my close friends know I like him. And I told them all via text message or IM). And then something about how he complains about how he doesn't like me and such all the time? Who knows?

Edit 2: Forget it. He thinks I'm like the most annoying person ever. I guess I am annoying, but that's like my shield when I'm not comfortable (I'm almost never comfortable in school).

hm....it could be a possibility, but wait a little longer. I mean it's still pretty earlier in the school year, but it looks like he does. But keep watching how he acts around you versus how he acts around other people^^

Originally Posted by Euphor!a

hm....it could be a possibility, but wait a little longer. I mean it's still pretty earlier in the school year, but it looks like he does. But keep watching how he acts around you versus how he acts around other people^^

Sounds like a good plan :)

I have a different opinion: Just ask him! I wouldn't go through all the drama of asking other people. It sounds like he might, but you never know unless you hear it from his word-of-mouth. You could just say "I got the weirdest text about me liking you, is there any particular reason why?" or something. I mean the worst that could happen is he could say he doesn't like you in that way. It's obvious that if anything he could be a good friend. That's just my opinion.

Originally Posted by Estrella

I have a different opinion: Just ask him! I wouldn't go through all the drama of asking other people. It sounds like he might, but you never know unless you hear it from his word-of-mouth. You could just say "I got the weirdest text about me liking you, is there any particular reason why?" or something. I mean the worst that could happen is he could say he doesn't like you in that way. It's obvious that if anything he could be a good friend. That's just my opinion.

I might, but it'll take me a while to muster up the courage.

I totally understand, but you just gotta' remember that the worst that can happen is he'll say he doesn't. And if you don't let on that YOU like him you don't run the risk of having him be weirded out by it. But I don't see why it would be weird. I think it'd be flattering.

it's possible that your mutual friend asked you if you like him and then said she heard him complaining about you liking him or something likes him too, and that's why she asked. So since you don't trust her like a close friend, don't get discouraged by her opinion.

and don't get down on yourself about it, thinking he thinks you're annoying or whatever. Estrella's right. Just ask him. the worst thing that could happen is that he'll say he doesn't, and then you'll at least know whether or not he likes you. The longer you wait, the harder it will be to ask. And don't be discouraged if he doesn't, either.

Originally Posted by Liath

it's possible that your mutual friend asked you if you like him and then said she heard him complaining about you liking him or something likes him too, and that's why she asked. So since you don't trust her like a close friend, don't get discouraged by her opinion.

and don't get down on yourself about it, thinking he thinks you're annoying or whatever. Estrella's right. Just ask him. the worst thing that could happen is that he'll say he doesn't, and then you'll at least know whether or not he likes you. The longer you wait, the harder it will be to ask. And don't be discouraged if he doesn't, either.

I don't know, she's not really the type to lie. And I don't know if I can ask after lying to her.

Originally Posted by bubbajam15

Note: If a guy gives you a hard time, then he likes you.

Eh sometimes. Not sure on this one. I don't see a reason for him to genuinely not like me, but there are some people that just bother me without a reason, and it's not like I'm not an annoying person.

Have you tried talking to him more like trying to establish a friendship with him? Take one step at a time, get to know him better then eventually ask him out.

I read edit 2. How do you know he finds you annoying?.