Is your best guy friend crushing on you? Do those longing looks from across the biology lab mean he's dreaming about kissing class goodbye or kissing you hello?

Girls' Life, Oct-Nov, 2004 by Lauriana Hayward

From the day you ditched your training wheels to the time your braces came off, your best guy pal has been there. He hangs by your locker to meet you between classes and, after school, he always comes by your house for a few rounds of Tony Hawk on PS2. Clearly you're his closest gal pal ... but could he want to be more than friends?

(1) The two of you are cruising the mall. When you head into PacSun for a new hoodie, the girl behind the counter--that blonde junior from the varsity cheer-leading squad--can't take her eyes off your bud. You nudge him and suggest he talk to her. What does he do?

A) He casually introduces himself when you guys check out. B) He blushes and says, "No way---she's way too hot for me." C) He pokes you in the ribs and says, sarcastically, "What for? I already have my girl right here." D) He looks annoyed and snaps, "She's not my type."

(2) Your teacher gives you detention for passing notes during second-period English. After class, your guy pal ...

A) gives you a quick hug and a consoling pat on the back. B) asks what all the note-passing was about. C) makes fun of you since you have detention for once. D) waits for you after detention so he can walk you home when you're paroled.

(3) You're in charge of the Freshman Fall Formal. On the big night, the decorations look fantastic, and a cute DJ is spinning Beyonce--but nobody's dancing. You ask your guy friend to help you get this party slatted by busting some moves on the dance floor. What does he say?

A) You'd ask, but he disappeared to chase after that junior from PacSun. B) "Trust me--you don't want to dance with me. I stink!" C) "OK, what the heck." D) "About time you asked."

(4) You catch mono and miss two weeks of school. Your teachers put the dude in charge of delivering your assignments. How does he handle the mission?

A) Stops by twice a week and leaves the homework with your mom, refusing to visit the "contaminated area." B) Visits every other day, but wonders aloud when you last felt well enough to shower. C) He doesn't want to disturb you, so he leaves the homework with your mom--along with a get-well card and some Campbell's. D) Visits daily to teach you the new Spanish vocab words.

(5) When you spend time together, how would you describe the vibe?

A) Great--you know every detail of each other's fives and are totally comfortable with one another. B) Great--he loves to tease you, but you know he's joking. C) Great--but sometimes he seems a little nervous. D) Great--but sometimes he seems extremely nervous.

(6) When he calls you up to chat, what does he usually talk about?

A) He confides in you about his latest crush. B) He talks about how sick he is of all his dudes ditching him to be with their girlfriends. C) He mentions stuff he and his buds are planning to do ... and sometimes invites you to come along. D) He mostly asks a lot of questions about what's up with you.

(7) When you're hanging out at his house to work on the big history project, what music does he throw on?

A) Your new favorite--Ashlee Simpson. B) His favorite (and your least favorite)--The Killers. C) That great Maroon 5 all your friends have been playing to death. D) The mixed CD you gave him for his birthday.

(8) The big Halloween party is a couple weeks away, and you still don't have a costume. What does he suggest?

A) A dog. B) He and his friends are going as The Little Rascals, and he wants you to be Alfalfa. C) He wants to go as a pair--he'll be Simon Cowell, and you'll be Paula Abdul. D) A princess.

(9) What present does he give you for your birthday?

A) A 2 Fast 2 Furious DVD. B) A journal. C) Candy his sister bought him to give to you. D) A sculpture he spent hours making in art class.

(10) Your team is in the big volleyball tournament. Where's your best boy?

A) Home playing Xbox. B) He wanted to be there, but he had a b-ball game. C) Waiting for you to IM him with news of victory. D) Cheering his head off in the bleachers with your 'rents.

MOSTLY A'S JUST A PAL

He's an awesome friend, but romance is probably not on his mind. Could the fact that you're taking this quiz mean you think you might have feelings for him? If so, it's time to seek out someone you have chemistry with--someone who is as into you as you are into him. Meanwhile, keep hanging out with your favorite boy, and enjoy the fact that you two don't deal with any of that awkward dating stuff.

MOSTLY B'S SHY GUY

Clearly, he really likes you but sometimes gets nervous around you. So is he shy--or could it be because he likes you likes you? Even if he's crushing on you, he might not be ready to reveal it. He isn't the type to make his feelings obvious, so look for clues. If you have feelings for him, let them show gradually. If you're not interested, no worries--he'd never cross the line without a green light from you.

MOSTLY C'S MR. MIXED-SIGNALS

Can you hear me now? You'd need a special dictionary to interpret this boy's behavior. Sometimes, he goes out of his way to do nice things for you. Other times, he acts all flaky. What does your intuition tell you? If, from the corner of your eye, you catch him staring at you in math class, there could be something there. But if he's staring at the cute new girl? Nada.