<human>: This guy (let's call him Dude) and I go to college together. We met in class last semester, hit it off, and got to know each other but never hung out. Last December, I went to a show of his. He seemed super stoked for me to be there and asked for my number at the end but never followed up. 

Come January, I hadn't heard from him and kind of liked this other guy who made a move, so other guy and I started dating. Literally the next week, I saw Dude again for an event; we talked, he hugged me and told me to keep in touch. That weekend, I went to a show and Dude's friends were there. They pretty much jumped me as soon as they saw me: "Dude likes you! He's just really shy and hasn't really dated before.  You should call him."
I shot him a text but he didn't respond, so I decided to give other guy a chance, but that didn't last long. Recently, Dude and Dude's friends came back into my life. I'm still really into him, and every time I've seen him he's been talking to me, hugging me, offering study help, etc. Also, I was with Dude, his friends, and my friend and left the room; my friend told me later that, once I left, Dude's friend had asked her if I was still into him. She pled the fifth and says Dude blushed but didn't say anything. 

I guess my question is this: When I'm with him, he seems like he's really into me. His friends claim he is. But he won't contact me. Then again, he's shy and hasn't really dated before. Does it seem like his friends just want him to date someone? Should I balls up and call him? Did I miss my chance the first time? I'm afraid of coming on too strong.

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<bot>: We had a connection, missed it, and have a chance again, but I'm afraid I'm getting dead air and/or his friends are putting feelings in his mouth.