When an former coke head asks to patch things up, you would be hesitant to. Right?

Either way -- this is the next installment in the bitter war. Don't doubt the conversation. Guys really do things like this. =)

Also, don't forget that I also uploaded a chapter before this. This is kinda like Ken acting when he realizes that might happen if he didn't.

Her phone was bright enough and loud enough to scare her. Being alone and in the dark, her obnoxious ringer blared in the quiet house. It disrupted her peace and quiet that she fought days for. Having the apartment to herself was a gift in itself.

Yolei's heart sped when she read the caller ID on her phone. It was 12 in the morning and usually the only people who call her are drunk or bored friends who knew she would be awake at this time of night.

Incoming Call:
Keeennnn

It was a short time before Yolei thought that she should answer it. He ringtone was almost finished playing when she rushed to answer it. "Hello?" she said urgently.

"Oh, hey," Ken said lowly. "How are you?"

Yolei checked her phone again. It was 12 am and it was Ken. "I'm fine. Everything alright?"

"I was just wondering if you wanted to do something tomorrow. Spend the day over or something."

Yolei paused before she said, "yeah, I definitely can stop by." She was smiling, thinking of the things to say to keep this productive conversation going.

"The diner by me, we've been there, they're having a cheesecake day kind of thing and I know you like cheesecake and things like that." Ken's ramble died down and she heard his nervous laugh. "Does that sound good?"

A smile grew on her face when she realized Ken was asking her out. He was being forward, something he was not known for. Originally, Yolei asked Ken out, impatient when it came to waiting for Ken to make a move.

"I was actually hoping that we could hang out."

The smile fell when she realized what it would actually entail. She didn't know if she wanted to go through everything again. This would be the first time Yolei would have heard from him after Cody forced their argument to an end. They never resolved the issue that ended the temporary peace between them.

She couldn't go through it all again.

"I don't know. I don't think it would be appropriate."

When there was silence, Yolei checked to make sure the call didn't end.

"What do you mean?"

"I don't know, I just don't think it would be appropriate." Her heartbeat sped up when she realized what she was doing.

"You know what, forget it. Maybe it's just best that we don't talk again."

"Come on, Ken," she pleaded. "Don't say that. We can still try talking. See where it goes and everything."

"No we can't. I guess we're just better off as acquaintances."

"Ken, please. We've known each other for years, don't say that," she pleaded.

Truth be told, she was more comfortable holding him art arms length so he didn't get closer than letting him go for good. It might have been selfish, but it was the safest route before she was ready to try again. She wasn't ready to forgive him.

"Goodbye."

And just like that, he ended the conversation. He ended everything.

Not knowing how to feel, Yolei looked back at her laptop and continued her homework. Somewhere, she was confident that he would come back.

For now, she was willing to let it go. She was willing to wait and see if he would really stick true to his words.