mike brown shy..? i would've never imagined! ;o)

miss sophomore, i agree with mike. it's tough when you're shy, but life IS too short. why don't you play it safe? something like "i'm starving, i think i'm gonna go get something to eat after class. are YOU hungry?" and then casually ask him to go with you, and if he's interested, don't worry, he'll invite himself. and if he's not, then all you've asked of him is to be a lunch buddy, your feelings will be spared. ;o)