Chapter 1

I stared at my blank screen, my hands trembling. Oh god… Please no! I thought panickedly. The worst thing could have possibly happened. My computer crashed… Well, this was the worst thing to happen to me; a shut in who has never left home for two and a half years straight.

I drew in a long breath of air and then slowly exhaled as I clicked around for a moment. I then reached for the tower and pressed the glowing green button hesitantly. The screen then shut off and the computer made its usual array of pretty sounds, or music if you wanna call it, that told you it was shutting down. I could almost feel myself tear up. This was truly the worst thing could happen to me.

My entire life is on that computer. If it dies on me, everything will be lost. Well, maybe I needed a new computer anyways? This one is pretty out dated, I could get one of those small laptops I see on the TV all the time. Those things were pretty neat. It's decided. I'm going to buy a new laptop!

But, I can't order one, my computer is dead… I would have to go outside to get a new computer. I was already dreading the thought of the sun on my unnaturally pasty skin and the wind blowing my hair in all kinds of weird directions. I have to be social. The word gave me chills.

I stood up from my desk and walked to my dresser. I grabbed out an old hoody that had a hole in the pocket and then I put on some actual pants instead of the pajama shorts I was wearing. I tied up my unruly, brown hair in loose bun and quickly put on some mascara. I probably wouldn't see anyone I knew, mostly because my friends are on the internet and half way across the world, but I still wanted to look at least kind of nice…

I walked down the stairs and then towards the front door. My hand shakely reached towards the knob and weakly grasped it. Was I prepared for this? Hell no. But if I wanted to survive, I needed to go get that I started to turn the knob, I heard someone call my name. "Atilla?" It was my mother. I gladly let go of the knob and turned to face her.

"Yeah mom?" I replied. "Are you going out?" She asked with a smile, probably thinking that I'm done being a shut in and was going to actually get a life, when in fact, I was only getting something to drive me farther from getting a life.

I nod as a reply to her question. "Good for you! That makes me glad!" She chirped, smiling wider. I gave her a fake smile. "Yeah, I'll be back soon." I said. "Okay, have fun!" She said, turning and leaving. I then returned to my previous task; opening the door.

The knob turned all the way and I gently began to pull it open. Immediately, I had the shield my eyes from the violent rays of the sun. I groaned unhappily and, taking a deep breath, took my first step outside in two and a half years. This is worse than I remember… I thought glumly. I took another step, then another, until I was at the end of the drive way.

I began walking down the side walk, watching my feet as I went along to avoid the burning ball of light that hung in the sky. I pulled out my smart phone and typed in the directions to the nearest electronics store. Thankfully there was one only a few blocks away and I got there pretty fast, too.

I walked through the door once it opened for me and was surprised at the amount of people in the store. Seeing all these people my my stomach churn and made me feel sick. Part of why I became a shut in was because I was so awkward and uncomfortable around people. It was like I couldn't function properly and my brain would just shut down. I gulped and began to walk through the store.

This is when it occurred to me that I had never been in this store and actually had not even the slightest clue where anything would be. I cautiously approached one of the workers and tapped his shoulder. When he turned around, I had expected to see one of those stereotypical nerdy guys but instead was greeted with total eye candy.

"Hey, can I help you?" He said in deep voice. My body froze up and my mouth could hardly move. "C-Can you… Direct m-me to the com-computers..? Please?" I mumbled weakly. The guy smiled and nodded. "Sure, follow me." He said, gesturing for me to come with as he walked.

That was so pathetic! I just embarrassed myself in front of a total babe! That was absolutely horrid… I cried, mentally. For several minutes I silently scolded myself for being such a loser in front of a cute guy…

"Here we are." He said in a happy tone. I was looking at an entire section filled with computers and laptops and other such things. I felt like crying. This was heaven for me.

"Thanks.." I utter meekly as the guy left me. I oogled at all the fancy, new computers and such, searching for the one that would suit me perfectly. Once I did, I grabbed the box and checked the price. "$495 for this?!" I whined. I wasn't sure if I'd have enough on my credit card and I began to worry.

After about twenty minutes, I walked out of the store with a slightly less expensive computer and a large grin on my face. I was headed home and nearly there when I bumped into something, or, someone…

"Oof..!" I groaned, landing on my behind. The box had slipped from my hands and was leaned against a fence. I looked up and saw some guy dusting himself off. He was tall and looked thin but fit. Under his hood I could see his long and dark, almost black, hair that was covering his face like a mask.

I glared as I stood up. "Hey, look where you're going!" I snapped, picking up my computer. He suddenly looked over at me and shot me the most terrifying look I had ever seen, causing me to drop the box again. He then quickly walked away.

I only saw a small portion of his face but he was extremely pale and had cold, ominous blue eyes… Who the hell was that? I asked myself. Whoever he was, I hope I don't cross his path again…

(A/N) Hi people, this is my first story on here and I hope you like it! Just a few notes, the main character is female, her name is Atilla, she is a character of mine and is around the age of 17. I just wasn't sure if I made some of that clear... I'm nervous and I would like it of you left a review, please! Thank you so much! 3