Shawn moaned as his stomach growled yet again, somehow more painful this time.
He had had rough times since he had left home, but he couldn't remember ever going this long without finding a new job, let alone some food.
Usually he could smooth talk his way into a free meal at some mom-and-pop diner, but no one had accepted his charm and now he only had enough cash for one last tank of gas.
Shawn stared at the protein bar and glanced around to make sure no one was watching.
Only starvation could turn him into an actual thief.