I need some help with boys....?

Question

Well, I am not the super pretty type and I'm more of the geek.... So I'm not very popular or the real pretty kind of person.
But on to the real question.
Theres this kid that I really like, his name is Ben.... It would look like were both real good friends but were not. We're both in band and jazz band, and in jazz band we both play the saxophone, so I get to sit next to him. Sometimes when were not playing he'll talk to me, but it's usually only then, or in my S.S. class because he sits behind me. But I want to be really good friends with him. And I want to get to know him more as a friend.
And then also, there's this girl named Megan, and he's her friend. And my friend Danica talks about how their so cute and all, and I'm almost jealous, or actually sad.
I would go up and talk to him more...but I'm not that type of person. I'm real shy, so it's hard for me to do that....
Could you guys give me some advice on what to talk about to him some how without it feeling weird?

Answer 1

Just smile and giggle and jabber away about things that are going on at school, sports, the band, mean old Mrs X the science teacher, music, movies etc...guys his age won't know the difference.

Answer 2

I've been there, done that, usually messed it up. But now I kinda know what I am doing. =]

The first thing is to seem sincerely into it, so he picks up on a hint. (sometime they get a little slow). The easiest way to talk to a boy is online. So try that. Also, when talking to him. Make eye contact while your talking, or do the shy eye contact and quick look away.

You could take two approaches to this.
~flirt or
~friends

Either or would work. So think about what you really want. To possibly be boyfriend and girlfriend, or having a really close guy friend? Then once you know what you want, talk to Danica, and tell her that you might like him. Let the word leak out, and see what happens from there.

It all starts out with gathering up the courage. =]