Well I'm unsure how you'd get tout of your 'shell', it's really up to you to become more confident with talking to people.. I don't know what advice I'd give you for overcoming shyness. HOWEVER, I have to say this, it's very important, when you do get more social, make sure the way you act with that guy is different from other guys. Why? Because this is what nice people tend to do wrong, you're nice to the person you like, but it won't mean much to them if they see you nice to everyone, they'd assume that their just another person to you. So, basically, you gotta treat them differently, like make them feel a little more special. That's just what I think..
Anyway, as for my love life, it's complicated. I was stuck in a love triangle last year...
This year just started so I dunno, but the guy I like and I have made progress ^^
We've gone from being strangers that kind just stare at each other to good friends. He's kinda weird &silly but on the inside he's sensitive and nice Awkward thing is that we both know that we both like each other but it's not really going anywhere. Probably because we both agree we are still rather young for dating and stuff. Or it's just awkward..