text: what do i say? there is this guy at my school and he asked me to go to the homecoming dance with him but i don't like him, how do i say no? you could tell him that there is someone special that you are hoping will ask you.  that way, he won't think that it is a personal rejection and hopefully, will not ask you out again, thinking that your heart is elsewhere.  if he asks "who?", tell him you would rather keep it secret for now.