This tbh. Most guys could not care less about how you sound, it's about the content of your message
how to talk to a guy you like?
"A man who is scared of rejection and failure will face both"
I'll tell you firsthand that being scared of rejection is bad. Just push through it. You'll get an answer instead of being stuck with the question in your head every night
I would strongly suggest talking to him with words. I know it's underrated, but if you don't know how to talk to a guy you like any other way, words may be your best bet.
I speak for all guys when I say, mention motorcycles. Motorcycles are fricking cool. If he likes video games, talk about Warhammer and Helldivers