Don't feel stupid- you should hear me telling my brother how cute and sooooo perfect a "certain MCYT" is XD You can date if you really feel like it, but it's not going to be as eventful or breezy as you think!
1. Real relationships ARE high-maintenance: They really are! You have to be both emotionally and mentally healthy. It doesn't matter who you choose to be with- you two WILL fight, and you will both have to compromise if you truly want the relationship to last. However, don't be a doormat! Then he could just be using you... anyway, off-topic XD They also require maturity. LOTS of it!
2. No car or license: There's no way he could take you out on an actual date without a car, and being driven by your boyfriend's mom is the most awkward thing in the entire world! Plus, are you two allowed to go anywhere alone? It's also awkward when his mom is sitting three tables away... and the "under the slide date" is rock- bottom romance. Although, it is pretty funny...!
3. However...: Your going into jr. high/ middle school, so let the dancing commence! A date to the school dance would be a blast! Plus, no parent supervision required!
4. Maybe you shouldn't listen to me: I'm 15, no boyfriend- EVER. I have never held hands, kissed, or told a boy I like him. So I really don't have experience, but I do watch a lot of TV! lol
5. Last thing: I know you want to talk freely with a guy, but believe me- they are SO IMMATURE at your age! Although you may be able to pull your own weight, he may not. Seriously, I couldn't say anything without a boy turning it into a dirty joke :( Friends is usually the way to start, and if they prove to you they are truly "boyfriend material," you can begin to consider it, Also, talk with your parents before hand. My mom would be livid if she found out I was dating and didn't tell her XD But otherwise, nothing's stopping you!
Listen, you can talk to me about anything, and I mean ANYTHING. You wouldn't believe the things I've heard over the past few years XD Seriously. Anything!
Hope that helps! But most of all, SAVOUR YOUR YOUTH!! lol good luck, Wraya!