<human>: i've (23F) started hitting the pub with a guy (28m) from accounting ever since i got transferred last august. at first we went out in a group, but soon we formed a friday pub night habit, since everybody always have other friday night plans. i've gotten to know him well enough to know that he's shy; he's even shared lots of interesting details about his life which is surprising since he's not that talkative.

the thing is, i'm quite shy too. the men i've dated in the past are the outgoing types who had the patience to bring me out of my shell and declare their intentions. as for him, he's only had one girlfriend four years ago. i know he's not dating anybody right now. word on the grapevine is, he has a crush on me but now i'm not too sure since we don't get to interact except when we hit the pub since we work on different floors. i don't usually drink alone with a guy, but he's proven to be a nice guy and i just feel so comfortable with him. 

we've been flirting on-and-off for quite a while now, but neither of us has the guts to step up and discuss what the deal is. i'm dying to ask him but i'm frightened of rejection so i just need insights from you shy guys so i can make up my mind.

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<bot>: been hanging out alone with a shy guy for 4 months now, unsure if i'm just a buddy since nothing romantic has ever happened.