He is a leader, popular, cool and a bad boy. All very attractive qualities that can be incredibly irresistible and appealing.
It’s unsurprising that you would feel this kind of attraction towards him, despite the fact that he has habits in smoking, drugs and drinking that you would normally despise.
You may keep thinking that he is still involved with his ex girlfriend because that would make it easier for you to understand why he keeps holding back when it comes to his interest in you.
You’ve probably never encountered a guy who shows this much interest and yet, is unable to talk to you.
Perhaps, you could try having some of your friends tag along with you into the hallway when you know that he will be around with his group.
Have your friends engage in conversation with him and his group of friends.
This kind of social setting may embolden him to talk to you through using the entire group as his cover.
In essence, he could ask a general question and go from one friend to the next getting his answer until he arrives on you.
This may be a way to get him to finally talk to you, albeit in a group setting.
If you use this group strategy a few times, he may ultimately reach the point where he feels comfortable enough to start initiating one on one conversations with you.
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