Chapter 8

Ash cursed his vivid green eyes and his superstar looks. They made him too noticeable. He'd long since raked his hand through his hair, pulling locks forward to shield his eyes. He kept his head low, and stuck to the alleys.

After a while, he became tired and sat beside a puddle like a homeless person. He shielded his face with a piece of cardboard that had been lying around and closed his eyes, intent on getting some rest.

Ash was on the verge of falling asleep when he heard cautious footsteps coming towards him. After his encounter with the Green gang, he'd developed a healthy dose of paranoia, thinking that everyone was out to get him. 

He clenched his fists in the dark and waited.

Seconds later, the footsteps sounded nearer and he tensed.

When the person was directly in front of him, he lashed out and pulled the person's legs, causing the person to fall on him. 

He immediately, rolled the person over and straddled him, holding