Help a gay guy in love out

[meridannight]

That is adorable.

Feelings is maybe a bit too early to start talking about, interest is a more appropriate word. Staring at someone in a ''different'' way or/and for longer time stretches is just confusing for people (unless you are very familiar and comfortable with each other). Forget the staring. Show interest in him. You like him, so talk to him about what he likes and wants, and try to get to spend time with him together.

Touch is an excellent way to express that you like him. I encourage you to use that. Or learn how to use it. It's a very important skill with men.

Or you could just be bold and ask him to go out with you. So that there's no confusion.

(I considered just telling him, but the idea of being rejected is so frustrating)

I get it. When I was 18 I tended to think that to be the first to express interest in another was the most terrifying thing in the world to do, and that I would never put myself out there like that. Luckily I learned that I was wrong; and to act on my attractions turned out to be one of the most exhilarating experiences I can ever get from anything.

Don't be hesitant to show that you're interested in another guy. It's a natural, benign process everyone goes through. And there's nothing wrong in being interested in another. You don't have to do it by verbally declaring your feelings for him straight up (probably not a good idea), you have to be more subtle about it. Which is most likely why it's so confusing to young guys who haven't had much experience, but you'll learn as you go along. And you'll get the hang of it. And, trust me, it's totally worth it.