ASKING CRUSH TO DANCE

Dear Jellybean,

We have this thing every friday night at the school where you can dance and talk to your friends and just hang out. There is this guy I am crushing on, and I would like to ask him to dance. But the thing is, he is really popular, and whenever I see him there, he is with all of his friends. I don't want to ask in front of them, too embarressed. He is cute, funny, nice, and smart, but I don't no how to ask him without humilating myself. Please help!
-Boy Shy

Dear Boy Shy,

You're right - asking him to dance in front of his friends is way risky. You need to find a way to get him to ask you! I suggest walking up to your crush to say "hi" at the dance. Walk over on your own, without a friend or posse. Compliment something he's wearing ("Nice shoes") and just chat for a sec. Then you can appear to realize what music is playing, and say, "Omg, I totally love this song!" If he's got a clue, he'll ask you to dance. If he doesn't, take the hint and go back to your friends. (Start dancing with them anyway - and maybe your crush will end up joining you). Good luck!