That's right, prom is gonna be here in a few months. And as you can probably guess, I'm here to ask for help on how to ask a guy out to it. I'm 17 years old, and I'm a senior in high school. The guy I want to ask out is 18, but there's one problem...

He's in college.

At this point you're probably wondering why I'm even trying to go after a college guy, but you should know that the high school I go to allows students to take college classes at a local university. I have enough credits and campus experience to be considered a freshman/sophomore, basically.
Plus, I sat next to this guy in a college class last semester, so we're already friends (we have exchanged numbers). We aren't in any classes together now but I see him around on campus and we have mutual friends, so I see him a couple days a week.

Due to the small size of the school and the special circumstances we're in, we are allowed to bring a guest from any other school or college as long as they are younger than 21, so his age or status is no issue. I'm just wondering if I should even bother asking because who would want to go to a high school prom for a second time? I don't want him to go and not have a good time, but I'm hoping that since he's friends with a lot of people at our school that he'll be comfortable and everything.

As for actually asking him, I was just planning on talking to him when we're alone and making it casual, not too heavy with romance. He's not the type to be impressed with over the top ways of asking for a date to prom, like spelling it out on a poster or anything...plus we're not that close so it would make him uncomfortable.

The whole situation will be awkward regardless because I'm just that kind of person lol, I can't keep up a good conversation since I'm always nervous around him (plus it doesn't help that he and the other guys from my school mostly talk about video games like destiny and stuff, which I know about but don't play enough to actively partake in serious conversations about it). I know the worst thing he could do is say no (he's also not the type to be an ass about it, from what I can tell) but I'm so scared to ask him!

If anyone could give even minor advice about what I should do or how to possibly handle rejection after, that would be helpful!

You seem to have put an appropriate amount of thought into this, which is good.

If he's interested, and I hope he is, he shouldn't mind a second prom. After all, who doesn't wanna dance in fancy clothes with their significant other? I know I do, regardless of a bunch of younger individuals around me. No worries about that.

When you do summon the courage to ask him, if you get nervous, remember to control your breathing. It helps the average person stay calm a lot. As you ask him, attempt to remain confident but not expecting. Quite the daunting task even I find difficult, but I'm sure you can do it.

Breathing under control, try not to slouch, and good luck!

Not sure if anyone has read this wondering what happened but I guess I'll give an update anyway.

At this point it's Sunday morning, and it has been four days since I asked this guy to my prom. The whole exchange was awkward, I'm not gonna lie: I kind of sprung the question on him randomly, but it was really casual. I was just like "Hey, our school prom is in April, and I was just wondering if you wanted to go with me?"

He looked around and was silent for a few seconds before he said "uhh" and made this weird face, so I sorta panicked and said that he didn't have to give me answer right away. With that being said, I haven't seen him since nor heard from him lol.

But no worries! I'm not depressed or anything, so it's all good. Personally I'm annoyed that he's obviously avoiding me, since all he has to do is say no to my face but that's another story. Thank you for your help! He may not have said yes but I put myself out there, which is a big step for me c: