Anna, 14, from somewhere, asks:

I REALLY like this boy. He's 2 years older than me. He is everything I've ever wanted in a guy. Literally. I'm a varsity cheerleader and he is a varsity football player. Everyone I know tells me that we would make a good couple and they think it's really sweet. I mean really, I really like him. I'm not the type to go out with just anybody so I haven't had a lot of boyfriends. I tense up really bad sometimes when I'm around guys. I don't know why. My brother and him are friends and I know his family and his sister and me are friends, and his cousin and me are like really good friends. PLEASE tell me what to do and say to him. I want to make this work so bad that it hurts. Really. I cry basically every time I think about it. What do I do?

VictorM's advice:

Do not let him know that you feel about him the way you do. Seek first to spend more time with him in friends-only situations, so that you can get to know him a bit better and he can relate to you some more.

In your case, it shouldn't be that hard to do. You have enough access to people who should know what he's into. Once you know that information, talk to him about topics he knows a lot about. There are few things a guy likes more than to impress people with what they know. And if he gets positive feed back, he'll kill to be around such people. You should try to be one of those people to him. Once he spends more time with you there is no guarantee he will want to be your boyfriend, but your odds vastly improve.

So, find out what he likes and show an interest on those topics. Give him simple, short, and sincere compliments, making sure to use his name. For example: "New shirt, Bill? Looks nice." "New haircut, Bill... I like it." Remember... simple, short, and sincere compliments. Oh, and smile.

Try to spend alone time with him without having to ask him out. For example, say: "Oh man, I so want to see [pick a new movie] but I hate to go alone." Notice there's no question. If he's interested, he'll volunteer to go with you. If not, well, you never asked, so you don't have to deal with rejection.

You actually cry about it? I mean, with real tears and all? How cute. :)