Chapter 4

“Hey, boss, got any spare candy?” asked Chad the moment he entered and unzipped his hoodie. Kiko was setting out bowls of candy at various sections of the store and passed the blond part-time worker the empty bags when he approached.

Chad took them, looking confused. At eighteen, Chad had been a part-time worker at Yolks on You through most of his time in high school, and though he had started classes at the tech school in September, Kiko hadn’t hired anyone to replace him. It wasn’t necessary yet; Chad still helped out on the weekends, and Yolks on You wasn’t busy enough at the moment for Kiko to need anyone more during the weekdays.

“You can snag a couple once we’re done for the night,” said Kiko as Chad felt all the bags for a stray chocolate. “Let’s go get the other food. Come on.”