For one thing, I know that in school, people think of "gay" as an insult. Example: You like classical music while everyone likes pop. They call you gay. If you feel nervous around your friend and do things like stutter or blush or anything like that, he'll eventually find out. But for now, keep it to yourself. Don't risk our friendship.
If you're in mid-late high school it may not be so unlikely that he'd be willing to at least consider it. While there is a lot of negative social stigma at that point, there's also a huge willingness to experiment. I'd stand by the majority of the suggestions in here though: don't do anything blunt just yet, like just blurt out that you like him. Just casually try to watch some movies together with gay/bi plots or subplots. Rent, But I'm A Cheerleader, maybe Velvet Goldmine. See how he reacts to some of the characters in those, if he's obviously repulsed then it'll indicate that you should definitely let it go and move on, but if it seems that he's really interested it might signal that it would be okay to go ahead. Ultimately you'll have to make a judgement call, but this might make that call slightly more obvious.
I'm not too fond of the term bisexual. I feel that most people in that sutuation don't strictly like both sexes, but are simply attracted to nice people in general. You say you like this guy, perhaps he'll be the only guy you ever like, in which case telling people you're bisexual and getting the response "oh, you like girls and guys" would be a little misleading... from the evidence gathered so far it's more a case of "oh, you like girls and one guy". Them being male or female has little to do with how you feel, it's their personality that affects the emotions. ...but then of course there are people who just dig both. Take your pick.
Now that's pretty weird. How old are you? Did you just suddenly decide, "Hey, my buddy is pretty fine!"? No offense intended. Even though it sounds like it =P
None taken. No it didn't just happen like that, but I'm not sure how it did so I can't really tell you (it's difficult to explain) O and I'm 15 by the way.
I don't think I can help but... At a young age like 15 is something a lot of kids are going through, some like sexuality but there are other things. I think you should wait it out. Again, people in their teens are not sure about a lot of things. I never questioned my sexuality but if this is serious then tell him. This is like how I felt about another girl while I am with someone else, then two months passed I have no feeling for her anymore but for the girl I'm with. It's different with people. I think you should wait, 15 is too young IMO.
Again, I am serious about this, and I understand that as much as I tell you guys that I am certain, people will say that I'm only 15. Young, yes, but (in some cases at least) not too young to be aware of my sexuality.
My psyciatrist got back to me. I'm going to go and see her later this week, I'll probably post the result of the whole situation when it's resolved. Thanks for all of the help and support guys, I really appreciate it. Edit: Oh and sorry for the double post
On a serious note, I was in the very same situation 3 months ago. I had realised I was Bi and my friend (not best, just friend) was the focus of my attention. He was extremely camp and I was pretty sure he was gay, but he hadn't come out. I didn't want everyone to know at that time, so if I asked and he wasn't, it would probably end up round school. In the end I hinted at it excruciatingly and he cottoned on and we have been going out secretly since Christmas Holidays. But I was lucky, so I won't tell you what to do. Just if your lucky, it can really work out. I would actually make a joke about it, hint subtly. I dunno if it's like this with you, but at school we have a lot of homo-banter, pretending to be gay, it's just normal for us. Anyway, if so then use that to your advantage, see how far he is willing to take the joke
At 15, you're too young to decide what you are. I'm sorry, but I was expecting you to be at least 18... At 15 your emotions and hormones are out of whack, so you can get sexually aroused by many things. You know how dogs hump anything? It's the same sort of thing. Just wait it out, because even if you truly believe you're in love with this boy, there's a chance that it was temperary, as hormones can be misleading. Your brain is going to develop for 10 more years. That a lot of time to decide what sex you're interested in. Take is slow, because if you claim you're bisexual, and find you're mistaken a few years from now, things are going to be a lot tougher than if you just kept things quiet and waited it out.
