Chapter 3

The damn internet had never managed to stay too long. At least that's what Kayd managed to curse after the internet cut him off for the second time that day. Go fucking figure.

Unimpressed, Kayd had removed himself from the computer and the endless games of solitaire to throw out the leftover broth of cold ramen noodles and toss the fork in the sink for later washing.

The clatter of silverware in the metal sink caused Kayd to cringe and, as if on cue, the lights in the tired white kitchen flickered and cut out completely. What the fuck. This so called 'sweet deal' he had been bragging about was turning out to be more work than it was worth. He sighed deeply, trudged around the house for a few moments before coming to the conclusion that he would have to go out and get some light bulbs to replace the burn out one. This place was going to be marking him up in debt soon if things kept breaking on him.

Really, there wasn't anything he could do other then tend to the demanding house. With little hesitation, Kayd stumbled to the back of his house, closed the door over and grabbed his bike. The only convenience of a trip to the store was that it was close by. A couple blocks down the street and he would be able to pick up some junk food and maybe some form of entertainment besides the computer. It would have to be a quick trip though, the sky was looking pretty dismal…

"Huh…" "Rain wasn't forecasted for tonight," he thought out loud.

Parking his bike on the sidewalk of the property, Kayd strolled into the 'charming' little convenience store. Yellow washed walls, retro black tiles, hell the place was reminding him more of a morgue than a stop in. The thought barely appealed to him. He guided his eyes along the rows of products stacked along their white painted shelves.

"Light bulbs first," Kayd thought as he moved through the maze of half walls, trying to located the appliances section of the store. Back wall. That took him a few minutes. After sizing up the right package, Kayd made his way over to the chips and pop section of the store.

The shelving unit was lined with many colourful bags. A quick one over and he snatched up a bag of regular Doritoes and shambled on over to the counter. Some guy in a light gray hoodie and jeans was in line before him. With little time, the cashier rang the person out and attended to Kayd next. The total came up to about eight something. Kayd tossed a then dollar bill onto the desk half minded before scooping up his prize.

Internet came back. He must have been catching a lucky break. Kayd dared not to let the chance slip by him. With one swift motion, he dropped the half empty light bulb package onto the counter top and then nearly ran to the bedroom.

MSN Messenger Chat Log

[8:09pm] David: Hey

[8:13pm] David: dude where the fuck are you

[8:30pm] Kayd: yo, sorry about that..internet's been cutting out on me

[8:32pm] David: damn…that sucks. how's the new place?

[8:33pm] Kayd: Pretty lame if you ask me. Damn lights are going out, internet and a few plugs are fired. looks like the bargin isn't much of a bargin anymore

[8:38pm] David: daymn…sorry dude

[8:40pm] Kayd: yo, something's going down on fourchan, ya gotta check it out

[8:40pm] Kayd: mind linking me?

[8:41pm] David: sure man, lemme grab the link…

[8:42pm] David:

[8:59pm] Kayd: what the fuck is up with this guy?

[9:02pm] David: I know right? wanna bet this guy is a super serious troll

[9:03pm] Kayd: not really, you know you'd win

[9:05pm] David: haha…yeah

[Kayd Hendricks is offline]

[9:08pm] David: Kayd? You there bro?