At first, she tried to brush it off as mere paranoia, but the sensation only intensified as she walked. She quickened her pace, her heart beating slightly faster, and that's when she knew for certain - the person was keeping pace with her, their footsteps mirroring hers in a way that sent a shiver down her spine.
Akai's instincts screamed at her to move faster, and she did, her feet carrying her swiftly down the sidewalk.
Akai's ankle seared with pain as she attempted to flee, her feet pounding the pavement in a frantic bid for freedom. But before she could escape, a hand clamped down on her wrist like a vice, jerking her to a halt.
Fear exploded through her veins as she spun around, her heart racing with terror. "Why are you running faster?" a voice thundered, the words dripping with disapproval. "Just a few days ago, you sprained your leg, and now you're recklessly running?"
