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Splash --> Yes, but take it from me. There are a lot of hings you may think you know, but sometimes you're really just fooling yourself. Still, you're definitely right that looks are far from everything. As the song says, "A pretty face can hide an evil mind."

There are different ways to approach, depending on the person. For example, if you approach him open-heartedly and say what you feel to him, straightforward and bravely, he might get impressed, and either turn you down in a kind and understanding way, tell you that he likes you as a friend, but is not interested in any more, or he likes you too (which is true in most cases) and wants to take it to the "next level".

However, you could also approach him more cautiously, and spend some time becoming better friends with him, and getting to know him better. And you must also open yourself up to him, and let him get to know you too. Only that way, you can find out if you are right for each others. Now, this is a -long- process, thus you need patience as well, but chances are higher that you will find somebody else before you manage to go as far as starting a relationship, the longer it takes.
Anyway, find out what you are interested in, and what you have in common. Allow him to demonstrate some of his interests to you, even though it might not interest you, and take an active part in his interests, but also allow yourself to do what you interest, and maybe he will join you.
You never know; you might find out that you, or he are interested in even more of the same things.
Anyway, keep it a growing friendship, and soon you will be able to start a relationship (seeing if he falls in love with you, and vice versa), but the only way to truly know, is to find out when you are ready, and then ask him.

A better way to start a friendship, would be to rather ignore that the crowd is around him, and approach him nonetheless. Have a chat, perhaps, be friendly, show that you're interested in becoming a friend (but trust me; saying that straightforward is also a 50-50 situation).

I am no expert, but these are some of my advices, and suggestions. And whatever you do, do not do something you don't feel ready for.

Not necessarily.

It's possible. I wouldn't discuss that here, but you definitely need to bewary of that.

Who's fighting? And I recommend you talk to him as a friend, and then gradually warm to the matter. If that seems to difficult, try backing off a step and communicating through a mutual friend who you both trust.

Hmm. Your difficulties certainly complicate things. But look at it this way: nothing worth having in life is easy. Personally, I believe that God is the deciding factor in everything. If it's in His plan for you two to go out, you will sooner or later. So whatever else you do, keep praying.