If you are not married or enlisted in the military, or are unable to get parental permission, you may file for a declaration of emancipation in court. Some states (like Delaware and Maryland) do not allow for the emancipation of minors by court order.
Don't Talk to Strangers by Amanda Kyle Williams is a 2014 Bantam Publication. I was provided a copy of this book by the publisher and Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review. If you like a good thriller, or police procedural, or just a good old whodunit, or a gritty crime story, this is book is not to be missed.
He'll Text and Message You, But Won't Talk in Person. This is another telltale sign. A lot of shy guys (or shy people in general) just don't feel comfortable talking face-to-face. It's much easier for them to talk through a screen, like through Facebook messaging or texting. If a shy guy likes you, but is too nervous to approach you in person, he'll likely message you online or text you.