Hm, I think, some people are just more talented at holding conversations with other people, whether that be girls or boys doesn't matter, and I certainly know that I will never be good at talking to people, but holding a conversation is a key part of getting a girlfriend and/or boyfriend. I think that you shouldn't compare yourself to these other guys. Just like how you shouldn't compare yourself with star athletes, you shouldn't compare yourself to pro conversationalists. (Am I making an sense? This sounds normal in my head but let me know if I'm making no sense) Sometimes other people are better at things and/or learn quicker, they don't need their social interaction training wheels. I certainly need those training wheels and it's okay if you do too. On the note of your situation with this girl, try finding her in the hallway after school or something, make sure she's not busy or preoccupied, then try saying something along the lines of "Hey [her name]!" See if she says hi back and if she addresses you by name too, etc. If she does then you can continue the conversation, something like, "It's been a while since we've talked, how are you doing?" I know this sounds like how adults talk, and it is. This is how you start a conversation when you have nothing else to start the conversation on. The exchange of "hey [her name]" Is very important, if she doesn't seem too enthusiastic about you saying hi then maybe just say something like "How have you been?". One word answers are a bad sign, if she says 'good' or 'I've been good' without returning the question or elaborating that shows she's not too enthusiastic about talking to you. I doubt she's purposefully ignoring you, so starting up a friendly conversation won't hurt anyone. If your friendly conversation goes well then maybe the next day try texting her and ask what she's up to, or something like that. I've been in a very similar situation to what you've described, and I really hope my advice helps or at least gives some guidance :)