So the general consensus is DO flirt, do NOT have a lengthy conversation. DO let him do the the work, do NOT get my hopes up. Assume that if he is a hetero alpha, he will take the reins, but also assume that as a hetero alpha, he could probably do much better.
Well, this has been truly informative, boys. I think I'm just going to keep avoiding him and not making eye contact, because I am no more confident or less confused than I was two days ago about whether or not this is feasible.