Timeless Love

Beginning of a New Chapter: Chapter 0

Date: January 1, 2015

The New year has finally arrived. How long has it been since I left my room? 5 years? Maybe. I don't remember. All I know is that I can't leave this room. I enjoyed it here. Drawing for people, all across the world. Ever since that day, I never had the courage to leave this room. I couldn't even draw for a whole year I think until I discovered a fellow artist who draws for fun on the internet while streaming it. It looked fun, so I tried it myself. Anyway, enough sidetracking. You might be wondering how I even lived for that long if I never left my room. You have my brother to thank for that. He gives me food and water outside my door, do the chores and stuff while I just sit here and draw. I know that I'm bad of a sister for him but I still don't have the courage to leave yet. I don't even remember what it looks like outside the town. All I see is everything that my windows have to offer. The view of the streets and some neighboring houses but that's about it. Nothing else. Everything I need is at the comfort of this room. A bathroom is built in this room so I don't really need to go outside for a shower or a bathroom break.

Anyway, enough of the random stuff. The point is, I'm a Hikikomori and it will stay that way.

Would it stay that way though? I'm only 12 and still has a life waiting for me...

What am I talking about, of course it would stay like this. This is my sanctuary now.

...

Silence...

Do I really want to leave the room that bad? Or is it just curiosity, giving me the desire to leave the room.

I don't really mind staying here for a bit more but at the same time, I want to leave. Maybe I'm over thinking too much. I'll just get my brother to give me food. Maybe I'm just hungry or something..

*stomp stomp*

"Coming, Josephine."

*sighs*

At least I have my brother taking care of me. I wouldn't last long without him.

*knocking*

"Josephine, you're breakfast is ready"

"Yes, in a minute Jay"

"Okay, just don't leave it out for too long. I have to go to school now."

"Okay, take care Jay."

And there he goes. Leaving for school. I wonder what school was like? I was a pretty popular child back when I went to school. I was known as the artist of the class thanks to Mother. Though I wouldn't count that as being popular because technically, they are not my friends since they just know me but haven't made a full conversation with me.

Well, at least I'm satisfied for now.

*ring ring*

Hmm? Who could that be. I quickly stood up and headed for the phone on the wall to answer it.

"H-Hello?"

"Hello, Is this Josephine?"

"Umm.. yes. Who are you?"

"Not important. Listen, Josephine, You need to check your email. I sent something for you."

"Okay?.."

I dropped the call and opened my email and to my surprise, There was an actual email sent before that person called me. Though how they got my telephone number is a complete mystery.

Let's see here...

"To: Josephine _____
   From: Unknown Address

Message:
          Dear Josephine, this is your mother's boss. Her upper league if you are too young to understand. We wanted to inform you that our company is slowly losing viewers ever since your mom died. And now, It really got us real bad. So, we give you the last of our money to make a drawing that your mom would make. If it's successful, we'll give 50% of the income on what you made on the drawing. Treat this as a commission if you may. Anyway, the pay is $60,000. If you need more, don't hesitate to ask. Just keep in mind that this is our last hope, and our saved money too. If this goes really successful, then we may get you to go back to school. Tuition is all on us. You have 5 days to decide. Your Regards.

CEO of the OtakuMonthly
"Jill"

...

Is this for real? If this is the case, then this is great. I can still remember what the style my mom uses since it was passed down for me to use. And if it goes well, I get to get paid and go to school? This is amazing.

But.. I need to tell Jay about it. I can't tell this to him through the window or wall since this is for mother. But I don't want to leave the room too...

You know what, since its been like five or more years, I think this year is the time that I venture outside my room.

I drop my headset on the floor and stood up. I started to walk towards the door. The word nervous cannot explain what I am experiencing at the moment . My heart was beating fast. The more I walk towards the door, the harder it gets. Is this always something that shut-ins do whenever they need to go outside for like a game copy they want? Anyway, I was now at the door. Just standing still. Still nervous about opening the door.

My thoughts went from "I should visit his school." To "I should just wait in the living room." really quickly. After I gathered my courage, I opened the door.

*Thud, spill*

...

I forgot my breakfast was in front of my door.. Crap, I need to clean this before he gets back. Hopefully, I still got what it takes to clean up the dishes and mop the floor.

*Time skip. Time: 5:30*

Thank God I cleaned that up before he got home. I would've been in trouble for that even if it was unplanned.

Anyway, Jay should be here at any moment now. I just need to wait for him to enter the living room so we can talk about it. I mean, I like what the living room looks like. It hasn't change at all ever since my first visit or the first time I've been in the house before. In fact, I may be able to go out from time to time.

"J-Josephine?.."

I turn around and see him. My brother, it has been way too long. His ocean blue eyes stayed the same though. He was about 5'8 and well built. His hair has the color of chocolate brown, reminding me that he was still not ready for me to leave the room since he promised last year that he'd change his hair back to a shadow black shade if I left the room. I simply nod a little and said.

"Hello Big bro.., It's been five years.. Can we talk for a moment?.."

End of Chapter

AN:

Hello there ^-^. Hope you enjoyed Chapter 0. I always liked starting things at zero as sort of a preview. I'm relatively okay with writing though I won't say I'm very good at it. This is my first time making a different twist on Romance as there is no hint of romance whatsoever yet. But, I will introduce characters that will eventually be the 'one'. For now its hidden >:). Anyway, hope you like my little twist on the Romance genre. Also no. Incest is not Wincest. Maybe ;). Who knows?