What do you do when there is a cute girl you sit across from in class and she always says she hates you but in a joking way but one day she leaned in close to you and stared at your eyes while smiling?

Answer 1

Look back in her eyes and talk to her. Whatever you do, don't give a creepy expression, and don't stare if she doesn't stare back, and don't look at anything but her eyes (unless necessary- such as a teacher calls on you or the whole class)

Why? Eye contact is, for people who like each other, probably stimulating of romance.

Now, ask her out. If she says yes (which seems likely, but you can never be too sure), then you have yourself a girlfriend.

If not, at least you can boast about a girl staring at your eyes and smiling (it also means you're fairly attractive, so you can get another girl without too much trouble)

Answer 2

It sounds like she might be flirting with you. If you're interested, you could try engaging in some light-hearted conversation to see if there's a genuine connection beyond the teasing. Pay attention to her body language and verbal cues to determine her feelings towards you.