The sounds of rain droplets hitting the hard, brick pavement of the road, combined with the sounds of cars passing by and people chatting casually as you walk past them creates a rather comforting, calming atmosphere. You just got off your shift as a cashier in a convenience store of 7/11, AND you even got your paycheck today!

I should treat myself to some pizza today...maybe watch that 'Green Book' movie i was recommended at work.. - you think to yourself as you walk, a small smile decorating your lips.

You look to your side and notice a vending machine with various drinks inside. Feeling thirsty, you decide to treat yourself to a nice, cold can of SoulGlad. Walking up to the machine, you place a few credits in your hand before inserting them into the slot of the machine, and press a few buttons. The machine emits a few mechanical sounds - like clanging, before a can of SoulGlad is dropped into the pick-up box at the bottom. You crouch down, pushing the metallic hatch forward, your fingers wrapping around the cold, aluminium can and taking it out of the box. You stand up and crack the can open, taking a sip.

You make your way back to the sidewalk, resuming your way back home.

...Something feels odd...

...You feel like someone's watching you...

You turn around - only to see.. nothing. There's no-one following you. Maybe you're just imagining things?

DING!

Oh, you got a notification on your phone.

...A message from an unknown number?

...

It's a picture of you, standing by the vending machine.

DING! - another message.

'Y'know, you look absolutely adorable when you're scared.' - the message says.

"Who are you?? Why are you following me?? This isn't funny!" - you type back.

'Aw, but it's rather amusing, you know? Watching you experience an emotion which i can't feel.'

You look around frantically, your hands gripping your phone in a vice, your eyes darting to every possible location that a person could use for hiding.

"I said - who are you?! Show yourself, creep!" - you demand.