ok i know what you mean...i was at your stage also...now im 18 and i might no a few things...so you want to have a gf but your a little shy. yes being shy might be a problem to some girls.. but most of the time girls well like you and you wont even know it...and trust me its so true.i had a lot of girls like me and i didnt know it...and i really didnt get a gf tell i was 16...so they way i did that was act myself and talked with some girls got to know them way better and found out who likes me and i got a gf..and sometimes if theres a girl you like and one of your friends knows her really good and have him or her talk to her for you...well thats how we do stuff here in riverside Ca...but try it..like i always wanted someone to love and care for and kick back with on friday nights also...ypu just need to act yourself and be cool with them and try to make friends and maybe you well get lucky and get a gf....so trust me act your self..and just be cool and some girl well fall for you..send me a pm if you need something