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"Zoo York Nice," Griffin said, running his hands over Michael’s board "But your back trucks are too tight"

"I know Turns for shit right now The king pin’s stuck I’et a drill--"

"Where’s your skate key?"

"In the drawer" Griffin opened the bedside drawer and pulled out the key Michael watched as Griffin used his i in the tool and pop the stuck king pin Carefully he adjusted both trucks

"This good?" Griffin asked Michael sat up and turned the trucks

"Perfect Thank you" Michaelat first

"You could come with me, if you want To a bout My team’s awesome Roller derby’s like BDSM on wheels"

Michael nervously bit the inside of his cheek For soh he’d just been asked out on a date

"Can I coh referee gear and really liked the ie

"Of course But when I ref you have to call me Patriarchy That’s my derby name"

"I’m there"

"I’ll even let you blohistle," Griffin said as he handed Michael his skateboard

Michael laughed and blushed as he flipped the board to inspect the deck

"Jesus Christ," Griffin said and grabbed Michael’s arm "What the hell happened?"

Michael’s blood turned to ice He’d been so relaxed talking with Griffin he’d forgotten to cover his scars Michael tried to pull his ar," Michael said, holding his other ar Tell me what happened to you"

A knot foro"

"Bad day?"

"I slit my wrists in the sanctuary of my church Father S saved my life"

"Saved your life? You almost died?" Griffin’s eyes ith horror

Slowly Michael nodded