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I gave him an eye roll "Your equipment is top notch, Davies But if you co a new stick, it will be you who’s paying the extra coin for overnight shipping"

"My stick is in fine working order," he sive me a demonstration soet some more of those extra-wide skate laces?"

"Not a proble for anyone else who aze caether at lockers in one corner of the roo looks in my direction "Guys, don’t be afraid to ask for what you need, okay? Better to let uards?" asked the newb I’d caught watching me over his shoulder His na of freckles across his nose He’d turned only his head inthe locker

"We stock the basic ones in the supply closest, but if you want so special you have to tell me which model"

"Okay, thanks," he said "And…" I waited for hirabbed a towel and wrapped it around his waist Then he caoods store nearby?"

"Well…" Harkness was not a big town, and the shopping options within walking distance were liear, if that’s what you mean Not unless you have access to a car" Andwas scarce here, too "Shoes and sweats are easy to find, though What are you looking for?"

His cheeks pinked up "Gear Can I see the catalog?"

"Of course" I handed it over, tapping a toe while he flipped through the pages

He stopped near the back of the book, a frown furrowing his youthful brow

"Problem?" I asked

Nervous eyes flickered up to mine "I need," he dropped his voice so low I almost didn’t hear the last part "A cup"

"Oh, honey, that’s easy" He ht not know it, but dicks were one offrom his hands "Which brand are you used to?"

His face reddened further "Can’t reht my, um, little brother’s instead of mine"