Say something simple, like “Hey, why don’t we trade cell numbers? The moment after a phone number exchange can be a little awkward. Make sure that you don’t miss a beat. Keep the conversation flowing so that the number exchange seems completely natural.
If your crush replies that they’re watching television, listening to music or playing a game, reply by asking about what they’re watching, listening to or playing. Whatever your crush says, you want to be ready with a follow-up question to keep the conversation flowing. Your crush may say something along the lines of, “I’m doing my homework. " In reply, you can say something like “We got loads, didn’t we? Mine took ages to finish!” Or if your crush doesn’t go to your school you could say, “Oh poor you! Ha, did you get a lot?” Tell your crush what you’re up to as well. When your crush texts you letting you know what he or she is doing, send a reply like, “That’s cool. I’m just checking Facebook” or whatever else you’re actually doing at the time.
If the answers to your texts are really short or clipped, then you should probably text back something like, “Okay, catch you later,” or “See you later, alligator!” (Cute texting move)Don’t read too much into it. The person could be really busy or in a bad mood. Just make sure that you don’t make yourself look desperate or needy by trying to push a conversation when it isn’t happening. When your crush responds by asking you questions, like “What are you doing?” then you know that he or she wants to keep talking. Just let the conversation flow naturally. However, make sure they are the one to end the conversation. Be talkative and forward. Look for chances to take it to the next level. If the conversation starts to get intense or veers to really personal subjects, or if your crush starts to confide in you about a problem, then you can say, “Why don’t you call me so that we can talk? I want to get together sometime, maybe. " Be bold. If you know the time is right, ask your crush on a date. If they reject, remember there are plenty of fish in the sea!
If you’re texting your crush just before Christmas or right before their birthday, then ask your crush about the plans they have for celebrating. If you’re texting the person just after a holiday, send a text that says, “Hey, did you have a good birthday? Get anything special?” Learn about holidays that you don’t celebrate. For example, if your crush celebrates Hanukkah while you celebrate Christmas, ask questions to learn what their holiday is about. Text your crush around New Year’s Day and ask if the person made any New Year’s resolutions. Share your resolutions back.
If your crush is on the tennis team, ask how their latest match went. If your crush has other interests like band, school newspaper or academic extracurriculars, then ask what he or she has been up to lately in some of these activities. Has your crush recently been in a competition of some sort? Was the person on a winning quiz bowl team or did he or she get a part in the school play? Text the person to say “Congratulations. "
