[color=0054a6][b]Kane[/b][/color]

"Hi Ashlyn, I am also glad to see you", Kane replied sarcastically as he closed the door behind her. It was a habit he couldn't get rid of, despite them being the only ones in the house. 
"Listen. I need your help." He sat down on his bed and gestured her to do the same. 
"Joanna and I broke up. I know you have never been a big fan of hers, but I liked her. Probably even more than I've ever liked someone before. And we - I mean I, kind of messed it up. Badly." Kane gave her a crooked smile, knowing that Ashlyn would help him to appease the hint of guilt he was feeling or at least advise him on what to do next.