The scenario you have created does sound incredibly suspicious. I was a lot like you at your age and I also felt more comfortable once only meeting people without physically meeting them initially. Some people I would physically see, but I tried to use my best judgment. Judgment is definitely not everything. The first time I saw the person I was with (having met him online some fourteen plus years ago now) was at an airport. We decided to meet halfway between our states and spend the weekend together. I couldn't imagine doing this now, but something about him and talking with him by phone eased my fears. I felt completely his. But this being said, I am no longer willing to meet people online. I feel like it will happen that I meet someone somewhere and in speaking with them face to face, I will know they are genuine and their heart is something I connect with on not just a physical but emotional level. You are very young. Just take it one day at a time. Hang out with friends, let them introduce you to people. Are you in school? What about joining a club? Mutual interest groups are a great way to connect with someone. I should maybe take my own advice, but I'm a bit older than you and find this a bit more challenging just due to life experience. Hang in there and be safe.