Christ, a girl that can approach guys let alone compliment them so strongly. More of you girls are needed

You have any friends the same? Send em my way
Seriously though, If you can approach him and are confident then go for it. What have you got to lose, If he indeed is shy then you'll have to wait for him to gain enough confidence to ask you, or you can find out sooner by asking him instead.
'Nothing ventured, nothing gained.'