| KristallNachte is right, you ARE obsessing a little too much....go take a cold shower, then come back and read the rest of this post.
Thinking a bit more rationally? Cool. If you obsess over this target too much, one of two things are going to end up happening: 1) You'll develop one-itis, and either start DLV to her left and right, or 2) creep her out and get viewed as a stalker. Also, I have a problem with your post sounding like, "man, I gotta have this hot-looking dame on my arm at prom, just so I can prove to the rest of the school that I'm a man!" I understand high-school is about social networking (so is college...4 more years of socializing!), but trust me, as someone who graduated 20 years ago, hardly anyone is going to remember your prom date, and even if they do, no one will care. Considering you've never done pickup before and have only had one g/f ever, you'll enjoy your prom a lot more if you go with someone you can just relax with all night, enjoy your last school function before graduation, and have fun.
Having said that, if you still want to attempt this, you need to work through social proofing like you said earlier. If she's popular, walking right up to her and asking her out if you're not on the same social-strength level as her is out. Find someone who is a "social butterfly", that is, someone who can jump from social group to social group with ease. Use them as a wedge into your target's group of friends by introducing you, then work your charm.
|