Well you're not completely socially awkward. I don't have lots of friends either but the close ones I do have are top quality, and I'd rather have that. First things first, you need to get some really close guy friends. And if you're about to whine about not having any close guy friends I DON'T WANT TO HEAR IT. Take some initiative and stop feeling sorry for yourself being all cooped up in your house. Just call up some guys and hang out. Watch a football game, kick around a soccer ball, watch a movie at one of their houses, go get icees at a gas station, etc. Just do whatever it takes to get closer to a couple of other guys. It'll be good for you and for them, I promise. Second, go out with your friends - it's not "gay" to go out to eat with other guys or even see a movie with them. Besides, that's where you meet girls. Third, when you see a group of girls that interests you, just talk to one of them. Talk to them about food, about movies, just talk about anything. Some examples of conversation starters are "I've never been here to eat before, what do you think of the food?", "I heard this movie was hilarious, what do you think?". You don't even have to start out with an awkward "hey..." just flat out say what's on your mind and most often, the girl will at least have an automatic social reflex of responding. After that, just try your best to keep the convo going. If it ends up being a dud, don't sweat. You're young, you've got plenty of time to hone your "talking-to-girls skills". Best of luck! :)
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