Question #4 - How to Initiate Contact??

How am I supposed to talk to the idiot guy I like when all he's ever done for me is pass me a paper over a couple of desks?

Ahh, making contact! Sometimes it's like how I'd imagine communing with aliens would be, don't you think? Aside from figuring out the reason to talk to them, there's also figuring out what exactly to say so you don't accidentally cause an issue and ruin your life. After all, in some ways they really DO speak a different language, and I swear some of the things they interpret are way off the mark of the intention.

But back to your situation. The good news is you already have some interactions going on. You may think passing paper is hardly an indication of affection, but everything has to start off somewhere. Since you obviously have a class with this guy, you already have plenty of potential conversation starters: homework ("How stupid is this?"), group work ("How stupid is this??") and basically anything else relating to the class. That's really the best place to start; once you have a solid foundation of idle classroom chat, it's easy enough to move to a different topic, and from there, to something you actually want to talk about.

Another thing that's helpful in moving beyond the "Can I borrow your pencil?"s is having a mutual friend. If you don't already have one but you're truly interested in this person, becoming friends with one of his friends is a good investment. Not only can they include you in conversations they're having with The Guy, but they can also assist you in becoming a topic of conversation with him.

Good luck :)

P.S. If you're like me and enjoy having a script, here's one to try out.
*After a particularly frustrating/stupid/difficult homework assignment*
You: Hey, did you finish last night's homework?
Him: No/Yes/We had homework?
You (if no): Me either! I mean, what was it even asking us to do....blahblahblah.
OR

You (if yes): What did you get for number _____ (or part one, etc.)?

OR

You (if 'we had homework?'): Yeah... if you grab the worksheet now you can do it before she/he collects it. You can borrow my paper if you want.

And viola! You just started a conversation.

Question #3 - Is Love Logical?

If love hurts so much, why do people want it so badly?

That's a complicated question, for several reasons. One, love isn't always a painful experience for people (and most would consider painful love a generally bad investment). Two, when people "fall in love" or love somebody, they usually don't expect the relationship to BE painful; that's something that tends to come a bit after the initial wanting and receiving, if it occurs at all.

With that aside, though, love can most definitely hurt, especially when the feeling isn't returned or the person you love is lost. So if you KNOW it can hurt, either from experience or observation, why would you continue to pursue such a risky venture?

Because it's worth it.

Love is a really epic thing, no doubt. It's complicated at times, annoying, frustrating, and a whole host of other adjectives, but it IS enjoyable. There are few things people obsess quite so much about, and that's because it's one of life's most potent natural highs. A few break-ups and heartbreaks, no matter how painful they may be, generally pale in comparison with the prospect of the happiness and comfort love can bring. And since everyone has a desire to be wanted and loved by somebody, be it for friendship or romance, it's something we all strive for.

After all, a life with the pain of the occasional rejection is hardly as daunting as the prospect of a life spent utterly alone and without companionship. Really, it's the better alternative.

Hope that answers your question!