Be nice! He is probably a nervous kid!

Lonely guy - the truth is that not every girl out there will date a shy guy, but some will. Sometimes girls will make the first move, but if I were you, I would work on trying to overcome your initial fear so you can increase your odds. Everyone fears rejection, but it really, is all just a numbers game. If you ask enough girls out, you will eventually find the ones who are willing to give you a shot. The more you ask, the more comfortable you will become in asking. Practice makes perfect. Good luck.