My calfs burned while I fastened my pace down the dark street. I heard his heavy feet run behind me and I hastily turned a corner. My breathing staggered, I took in as much air as I could and turned another corner, in a alley. I couldn't see a thing, I widened my eyes into the darkness and all I saw was shadows of palm trees above me. I rubbed my shoulder as I took a sharp turn around the corner causing me to slip on to the rough, cold pavement. I hissed in pain and got up quickly before he could catch me, My knee popped uncomfortably and I limped my way across the road,hearing the druggies make deals in the dark corners.