Was called cute by a girl in school. Wondering if it should make me confident

[yohomeboii]

I'm a 16 yr old sophomore in high school. I have a really bipolar self-image. Sometimes I think I am extremely good looking, and other times...not so much (mostly when I see myself in weird angles in pictures). I've never had a girlfriend. I'm pretty sheltered (not really from my parents but from myself. I'm not antisocial, but I'd rather stay at home and be on the computer), so I'm not entirely familiar with teenage girl psychology.

 

So anyway, in class, I had to do a group presentation. I was with my best friend (a guy) and a girl, Kate (pretty attractive). During the presentation, I was cracking some jokes and making people laugh (how I survive boring, tedious things about school). When we sat back down at our desks, I heard two other girls (Jessica and Olga, more attractive that Kate) talking go Kate. They weren't talking loud, but they weren't whispering either. When I started listening, it was already in the middle of the convo, but I think I caught on to what they were saying. I'll attempt to transcribe....:

 

Jessica: You totally should. You're both smart, you're both white as hell (I'm a very pale young man lol)

 

Olga: I mean it's not like "oh my god, he's hot!", but he's a cutie....a cutie with a booty (I don't know what makes guy butts attractive).

 

So I assume they were talking about me, given the context of what was going on in class, and I assume they were convincing Kate to....go out with me, I guess?

 

Another time, the teacher in class called my name to answer a question. I wasn't paying attention, so I paused for three seconds, sighed, yawned, and said, "what?". I didn't think it was that funny, but everyone laughed, and then Olga said out loud, "he's cute isn't he?".

 

So my question to you lovely folks is, should I be flattered by all of this (being called cute, recommended to a girl), or is this just something to forget about? I won't pursue anything (I'm moving after this week is over), but it would give me a confidence boost as I move to a new school, and in my imminent adult life, in pursuing relationships if I know that what was said about me is a good thing. Thanks guys!

[trippi1432]

Moving to a new school is "scary"....I did that 22 times in 11 years through to high school. Take this good memory with you, it was very sweet interactions....and you never know where your future is heading. So take the good, there is enough bad in the world. Good luck on settling in to your new location.

[OrangeParty]

So my question to you lovely folks is, should I be flattered by all of this (being called cute, recommended to a girl), or is this just something to forget about? I won't pursue anything (I'm moving after this week is over), but it would give me a confidence boost as I move to a new school, and in my imminent adult life, in pursuing relationships if I know that what was said about me is a good thing. Thanks guys!

Whether or not they were really referring to you (lots of "assumes" in your post), if it gives you a confidence boost, use it! It's always nice to get one of those. When you feel down the next time, or when you feel like saying "I can't" or "I'm not good enough", think back to this and say "Yes, I can, I'm worth it."

[yohomeboii]

Whether or not they were really referring to you (lots of "assumes" in your post), if it gives you a confidence boost, use it! It's always nice to get one of those. When you feel down the next time, or when you feel like saying "I can't" or "I'm not good enough", think back to this and say "Yes, I can, I'm worth it."

 

The assumptions were because it's impossible to say for certain that they were talking about me, but I don't know who else they'd be talking about. Me and their friend Kate are both smart, both pale, and we just got done doing a presentation together. Thanks for the advice!