Phoenix, it's totally natural to be scared of rejection. Everyone, no matter who you think of, will or has been rejected by someone in their lives. The thing to remember is that, if you are rejected, it's not the end of the world. If you get really nervous when you talk to him, there are a couple things to try. If it's possible, keep the conversation simple. That way, it'll be easy for the two of you to talk. Another idea is to ask a mutual friend to start the conversation. This friend could help keep the conversation moving and, if you look like you're having trouble, could jump in to help you out. If all else fails, you could always try calling him on the phone. When I was younger, it felt easier for me to talk to someone on the phone than it did in person. When you start to talk to him, I would advice you to take it slowly. Don't let out all of your feelings about him in the first five minutes. I did that once, and he avoided me for the rest of my junior year in high school! I hope that you get to talk to him, and, if it all works out in the end, that the two of you are happy.

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