"Hey, I have a question?" Conner asked.
"Does it have to do with Kappa Tau history, pledge?" Diesel asked.
"Sort of. Are we getting nicknames, or is that strictly an active thing."
"Nicknames are earned, not given. By the end of your pledging, each of you will have a nickname that perfectly describes you." Diesel answered.
The next day, all the actives were chilling in the backyard; ordering around the pledges like dogs.
"Pledge Bob. My cup is empty." Shakespeare said, shaking his cup in Robert's face.
"More twisted tea sir?" Robert asked, wearing a skimpy little waitress outfit.
"Why thank you pledge." Shakespeare looked over at Conner, who was wearing a French maid outfit. "I want to see that beer pong table shine, pledge!"
Diesel, Dalmatian, and Frankenstein found chairs next to Shakespeare.
"How's the pledge educating going Diesel?" Shakespeare asked.
"Actually we have something to show you." Diesel said, "Pledges, front and center."
The remaining pledges walked out onto the back porch of the KT house, each wearing a different style of formal gown.
"Now since fall formal is only about two months away, we figured we'd get an early start on dress shopping. That way, once we get dates, we can give them the dresses that match what we're wearing." Frankenstein said.
"Ah, finally the girls have to match the guys. I love it." Diesel said.
Each pledge walked down the short stairway, twirled in front of the four actives, and then proceeded back up the stairs to rejoin the group on the porch. Once every pledge modeled their dress, the actives each picked the dress they wanted.
"Pledge Seth's dress is very sexy. It makes a statement. I'll take it." Marco said, pulling Seth forward. He was wearing a dark green strapless gown with an angled cut bottom, exposing his entire right leg.
"I'll take Conner's. It's perfect for someone with a bubbly personality." Bandit said. Conner was wearing a hot pink short dress that was covered in glitter.
"I think Carson's will be perfect for my girlfriend." Popsicle said. "It's simple, elegant, and most importantly, it's Titan blue."
"Golden boy does it again." Diesel said. "Do you know how impossible it is for Popsicle to find a dress for his girlfriend?"
Carson felt pleased that he was able to do something nice for his brothers, even though it wasn't his big brother that chose the dress. His big brother chose Dylan's, an edgy short black dress.
Classes resumed on Monday, and Carson couldn't wait to tell his English friends all about his weekend.
"Hey golden boy." Maddie cutely said, grabbing her seat in front of Carson.
"Hey." He smiled back. "How was your weekend?"
"Pretty good. They had a pledge lock in at ZBZ after our first meeting. I was able to bond with my big sis over American Pie and mint ice cream." Maddie replied. "How was yours?"
"We had our first meeting too. I met my big brother. His name's Frankenstein and he's been totally awesome. I also helped my brothers pick out dresses for their dates for formal."
"Hazing tactic?" Drew asked as he joined them.
"Pretty much, but it was so worth it. I was able to help the guy that no other pledge was able to help before. And now on Friday the actives are assigning us our alumni projects." Carson continued.
"Alumni projects?" Drew asked.
"That's all they said. I guess I'll find out on Friday" Carson laughed as class began.
