The following Monday went by slowly for everyone. It was three days before summer break, so finals were being taken. Ravenna and Ken were right next to each other, due to alphabetical order, and neither could focus very well. Still, they managed to finish quickly. Ken glanced at her repeatedly before heaving a loud sigh. Everything that had happened exhausted him greatly.

The previous night had been the worst of his life. Depression and embarrassment welled deep in his soul. Not only had he gotten beaten up once again by Castiel, but he had burned any bridges he had left between him and Ravenna. Any chance to salvage their friendship was gone. As soon as he got home, Ken fell to the floor in a mess of tears and yelling. Luckily, his parents were out on a date or else he'd be subjected to hundreds of questions. He punched the floor so violently it shook. Or maybe that was him shaking.

Alice appeared at his window and instantly began consoling him. He cried for a long time. After what seemed like hours, she kissed him. He returned it hungrily, pretending she was Ravenna. Somehow they ended up in his bed. Ken regretted every minute of what they did. She redressed and left the way she came when they heard his parent's car. After saying hello to them, he took a hot shower to cleanse himself of the impureness that had happened.

When testing for the day had concluded, everyone poured out of the room. Castiel was waiting outside and told Ravenna to just drive home. That he had something to do. Ken was caught by the arm as he went to pass him.

"Hey, wait a sec."

"What do you want?"

"I just want to talk, okay? That's it."

"Okay, you have two minutes."

"I just wanted to let you that what you did was really screwed up yesterday. It took me two hours to calm her down enough to believe I was proposing because I love her. I would appreciate it if you didn't talk to her anymore."

"Why? Afraid that she'll leave you?"

"Quit trying to fool yourself, it's obvious you're not confident. It's for the sake of her and the baby. You keep making her so stressed out, it isn't healthy."

Cass started walking and Ken followed. They got to Ken's car and sat inside.

"So, you aren't worried about yourself? Just them?"

"Well, mostly about them. But, if she has a miscarriage or something else that hurts them, I don't know what I'd do. I couldn't stand to see what would happen to her if anything happened to that baby. I'm only human. "

The brunette started chuckling softly.

"You really are the better man, aren't you?"

"What?"

"You are more mature, responsible, and unselfish than I could ever hope to be. You won, Castiel. You are really the better man."

"It took a lot of guts to say that…maybe there is some hope left for you."

Ken smirked softly at him.

"Need a ride home?"

"That would be cool."

They drove to his house in absolute silence. No words were needed to express the truce between the boys. Both understood their counterpart's intentions, but respected their privacy. It almost made them forget that they had once been enemies. By the time they arrived at Castiel's house they were laughing like old friends.

"Well, here we are! I had a lot of fun, Red."

"Same here, Shorty. Hey, we should hang out sometime to play videogames or somethin'. You seem like you'd be cool to chill with."

He held out his fist before he got out. Ken bumped it and nodded.

"I'd like that. See you later."

"See ya'."

Cass went inside as Ken left. A smile that made itself scarce for a long time now invaded his features. Instead of going home, though, he went to see Alice. She wasn't home, so he went shopping alone. The eye doctor was his first stop. His glasses were ready and new on the shelf as always. No questions were asked, only welcoming smiles and friendly service as he took his prescription.

Next was the mall. Many striped long-sleeved shirts and cargo pants were bought that day alongside a soft grey rabbit toy. Amber was encountered on the way out. It took every bit of his energy not to punch her.

"Well, if it isn't little Kenny? I heard about you breakup. Harsh, but I'm still free."

"Free? I thought someone who looks like you would charge."

"Why are you being so mean, Kenken? I tried to help you."

"Help me? You ruined my life! Because of you, not only does Ravenna not want to be with me, she hates my guts. You're lucky I don't hit you right now for having the gall to even speak to me."

"Such big words for such a little man. Did you finally grow a spine?"

"Hey!"A familiar voice barked from behind them, "Back off you Barbie wannabe."

They both looked up to see Castiel approaching. Amber glared profusely while Ken grinned and waved.

"Hey man, what're you doin' here?"

"Picking up some new clothes and stuff. You?"

"Ravenna and I are meeting up with Nate and Lysander. I'd ask you to join but…"

"Actually, I have a present for her. Do you mind if I tag along?"

"Not at all."

They chuckled before going inside and abandoning the forgotten blonde on the curb. Once inside, Ken made a quick trip to the bathroom to remove his contacts. His glasses felt right on his face. Cass nodded in approval at his change in appearance. Rave loved those glasses so much. The two young men ended up at a table in the food court with the gay couple, waiting for their pregnant princess to appear.

She did soon enough. But it wasn't pretty. Ravenna took one look at Ken, scowled, and glared at Castiel. He held up one hand to demand silence. Ken stepped forward with the rabbit toy.

"I don't expect you to ever fully forgive me. Hell, I don't forgive myself. I did some really messed up shit and I am sorry. I'm more than sorry. If I could do anything to change what I did, I would. But I can't. So please, I beg you, don't forget all the fun times we had together. I love you like a sister, Ravenna. I can't believe it took me so long to realize it. Please take this rabbit as a symbol of my apology and regret for everything I have done to screw up what we one had."

Handing her the rabbit and holding her hand momentarily, Ken turned to leave…then fell on his face. He scrambled to get up, but stepped on his sleeve and fell again. Ravenna hugged him suddenly, tears of joy and laughter streaming from her.

"Oh Kenny, you're finally home!"