awkward telephone events (thing)

[jes5199]

[3:00am].

Phone rings several times before I get up from my desk and get it from beside [my roommate's bed].

he's [a light sleeper]-- he suddenly starts moving around and making [noises that aren't quite words].

it's an [ex-girlfriend]. she's nervous about some decisions she's made and [generally overwhelmed with life].

she wants to talk to [someone who will reassure her]... i probably wasn't [the best choice].

[she's whispering]. i can barely hear her. i miss some of what she says but try to pretend i didn't. it makes her think that [i'm not listening].

she decides she should go, even though she doesn't [feel any better].

we exchange "[i love yous]", and [say goodnight]

there's a long pause [before either of us hang up]. it feels like [there's something else to say].

slowly towards the button that would end it. hesitantly push it.

last possible moment- her voice

"Je?" Beep! Silence.