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My thighs

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by Ellabella0709

by Ellabella0709

The doctor said he noticed the scratches on my thighs

And asked if I cut

I said no

And he asked me to explain how I got them then

So I said I was clumsy and had a cat

And looked him in the eyes so mine didn't dart

Left

He laughed and didn't ask anymore questions

About my thighs

So I guess it was a good lie