My parents think I'm a loner!?!?

[john]

OK well first of all I don't want you to think you're weird or anything just because you don't go out! There's plenty of people that don't do that because they enjoy just relaxing and having time to themselves -- it's completely normal and you definitely shouldn't change it just so your parents don't think you're unpopular at school. They'll still love you; it's not REALLY going to change anything.

As for the boy thing, well really the best solution you have is just to TALK to them. Start talking to people more and eventually they'll inevitably be more comfortable around you, which then leads to the two of you becoming a lot more closer. If you're shy and don't have the confidence to talk to people you don't normally talk to then I suppose you could look it up or ask in another question, however from previous experience I've learned that the best way to overcome this is just to do it! Think about it this way, if a boy were to come and talk to you, then you wouldn't think they're weird would you? It's the exact same with them. If you talk to them whenever you're near them or sit beside them in class then they're not going to think you're weird or anything!