Question

If I have a class with this cute guy I don't know and he sits with another guy I know, and I've caught him looking at me during class and we walk home the same way after school, how do I make the first move?

Answer 1

Nice — you’ve already got a lot of pieces in place (eye contact, same route home). Here are simple, low-pressure ways to make the first move plus lines you can use. Pick the style that fits you: subtle, casual, or direct.

Quick safety reminders
- Keep first meetups public and during daytime or let a friend know where you’ll be.
- Watch for reciprocal interest; if he pulls away or seems uncomfortable, back off.

Subtle moves (low risk)
- Use your shared context. “Hey, did you understand today’s lecture? Want to go over it after school?”
- Walk with him sometimes — start by saying “I’m walking this way too, mind if I join?” — let the walk become routine.
- Compliment something specific: “That’s a great jacket” or “I heard you laughing — you have a good sense of humor.” Keep it casual.

Casual approach (makes contact & builds rapport)
- Invite one-on-one but low-pressure: “A bunch of us are getting coffee after school on Friday — you should come.” (If you want it more one-on-one: “I’m grabbing coffee after school. Want to join?”)
- Ask to exchange contact info: “Do you want my Snap/IG/number so we can chat about class?”
- Suggest a study hangout: “We should study together for the test — want to meet at the library?”

Direct but friendly (clear intent)
- If you want to be straightforward: “I like you and I’d like to hang out sometime. Want to get a drink/coffee/movie this weekend?”
- If you prefer flirtier: “I’ve noticed you looking at me — is that my new favorite hobby?” (Light and playful.)

How to read his responses
- Positive signs: smiles, makes eye contact, leans in, asks questions back, agrees to hang out.
- Neutral or negative signs: short answers, avoids eye contact, body turns away, declines plans without offering another time — step back gracefully.

A simple step-by-step plan to try tomorrow
1. Say hi and make brief small talk about class.
2. Walk a bit with him and mention you enjoy the convo.
3. After a good chat, say “Want to keep talking? What’s your IG/number?” or “Do you wanna grab coffee after school this week?”
4. If he agrees, set a time/place and confirm. If it goes well, be bolder next time.

Example lines you can use right away
- “Hey, I sit in the same class. Want to walk together more often?”
- “You seem fun — want to grab coffee after school sometime?”
- “Do you want to study together for that test? I could use a partner.”
- “I’ve noticed you looking — think we should get to know each other. Want to hang out?”

If you want, tell me which approach sounds most “you” and I’ll help tailor a specific script or a plan for the first conversation.