I finally arrived at CRU after being stuck in the car for hours. It's a beautiful day and the campus is even more beautiful. My phone starts to ring so I dig it out of my purse I don't have anyone's number in this phone so I have no idea who it is. I answer, "Hello?"
The voice on the other end says, "So did you forget to tell your favorite uncle something?" I think about it for a second. What could I have forgotten to tell him than I freeze I'm such a ditz. I say, "Um Uncle Josh I'm starting the same college as you today. Surprise!" I honestly forgot to tell him I chose to go here; he's why I thought of this school in the first place.
He laughs and says, "I'm glad my big brother thought to call and tell me. I'd love to see you today, but I know you need to settle in and I have some KT stuff to take care of."
I smile and say, "We'll meet up some time later this week Uncle Josh." I can't wait to see Uncle Josh it has been so long since I have gotten to see him.
He says, "Sounds good talk to you later Riley." Ah my uncle the frat boy. He's in Kappa Tau Gamma also known as KT. He is best friends with the president of the fraternity and a high ranking member, if there is such a thing in a party frat like that. I think it's cool though he's broadening his horizons and I want to do that too.
I continue making my way to registration when I see a boy struggling with his bags so I walk over. I ask, "Do you need any help?" I left all my stuff in my car because I knew I would struggle like that too.
He looks up completely startled and says, "No I'm ok thank you though. I'm Rusty Cartwright." He seems like a nice guy, I don't know how much I trust my judgment right now, but I can't hold new people responsible for my friends mistakes or I'll never make new friends.
I smile and say, "Hi Rusty. I'm Riley Matthews." I am going to start college by putting my best foot forward and being the friendly Riley I have always been.
He smiles back and asks, "Are you a freshman too?" Yes! A freshman friend someone who is new to all of this too!
I nod and tell him, "Yeah I am. I just arrived and was heading to registration."
He says excitedly, "Yeah me too! Hey let's go together!" Awesome instant friendship! Mom said the friends you have in college are you friends for life. I hope that's true. Dad got super lucky with Uncle Shawn having him his whole life like he did.
I smile and say, "Sure sounds great!" We walk over to the tables where registration is being done. It looks like it was by last name so I say, "Well we'll just met back here after we finish."
He nods and says, "Sounds good." We separated to go to our specific tables. I got in line and was utterly surprised to see it moved pretty fast.
Before I knew it I was in front of a man and he says, "Name?" He seems completely bored and uninterested in any of us, but I am still excited!
I tried to tone down my excitement as I say, "Riley Matthews freshman!" The man gave me a funny look, but checked my name none the less and gave me a key with a map.
He said, "Adams Hall." I nod and go back to the spot I'm supposed to meet Rusty. So far this new start thing is going well!
When I get there he is already standing there and he asks, "Where'd you get?"
I say, "Adams Hall."
He smiles and tells me, "That's right next to Calvin Hall where I'll be." Cool my first friend will be close by!
I smile back and say, "Yay! That's so exciting!" We make our way over to where we have to get our id pictures taken. As we do we talk and get to know each other. I found out he's 18 like me, but he is 4 months older than I am.
He told me his big sister goes to this school and he was excited to be here with her to try something new away from home. Home for him being Chicago, It's kind of cool we both ditched the big city life for this college experience.
He talked about his sister being a Zeta Beta Zeta also known also ZBZ, he told me I'd like it there and I should consider pledging. I kind of like the idea of belonging to a sisterhood so I told him if he pledged a fraternity I would pledge a sorority. He agreed.
I told him I was 18 also, I told him about my uncle Josh who goes to school here (that took some extra explaining), I told him uncle Josh was a Kappa Tau Gamma or a KT as they prefer, I also said he might be interested in joining their fraternity, I let him know I was from New York City, and I informed him of why I left.
He understood where I was coming from and told me my friends suck. When got up to take our pictures Rusty had to take like three before they found a useable one. I however only had to take one picture, I'm pretty photogenic. I am not conceited either I just have been told that a lot in my life.
We decided to find Rusty's room first than we'd go get my car and move it to my building where he offered to help me unload my car. We get a little lost so Rusty decides to call his sister. He looks panicked for a second as he says, "Do you know where Cal.." but he didn't get to finish his sentence as I'm assuming she hung up. He looked at me with a look of disbelief and said, "She hung up on me."
We stand there for a minute trying to figure out what to do than I figure it out, "I'll call uncle Josh maybe he'll know."
I pull out my phone and call back the number that called me earlier. It rings twice before there's an answer, "Hello this is Josh's phone." A deep male voice I'd never heard before answered.
I was at a loss at what to do so I say, "Hello can you tell Uncle Josh his favorite Niece is on the phone."
The guy says, "You sound too old to be his niece." I get that so often, people forget that it is possible to be close in age to an aunt or an uncle.
I laugh and say, "He was only 3 when I was born now can you please give him the phone."
He laughs and says, "You're feisty I like you." Then I hear him yell in the background, "Uncle Josh phone for you!"
I hear Josh say, "Oh no what did you say to my niece." I hear a rustling sound then Uncle Josh says, "Riley are you ok? Did he scar you for life?"
I hear a vague, "Hey!" in the background, but I just laugh and tell him, "No Uncle Josh he didn't scar me for life he was pretty funny. Anyway do you know where Calvin Hall is?"
He gives me some detailed direction that I relay to Rusty and then asks, "Are you going to be living in Calvin Hall?"
I tell him, "No I'll be in Adams Hall my friend will be in Calvin. I'm helping him find his building and he's helping me unpack my car."
Uncle Josh laughs and says, "Well that sounds like a fair trade." I mean it kind of is I'm helping him get his tuff to his room and he's helping me get my stuff to mine. I just have more stuff.
I say, "I thought so. So I should tell you I think I'm going to pledge a sorority." I know he'll support me I just want him to know. Maybe he can point me to a good one. They must interact with sororities at least a little bit.
He's silent for a minute and then says, "Well I'm in a fraternity so I can't really tell you not to. Do you have an idea of which sorority?"
I smile and say, "Zeta Beta Zeta my friend Rusty's sister is in it and it sounds up my alley." I like the sound of ZBZ so far, hopefully once I meet them my opinion will stay the same.
He chuckles and tells me, "I think ZBZ would be a good fit for you just be careful they have some real mean girls in there and I don't want you getting hurt again. I still can't believe your friends." There's my sweet protective Uncle.
I smile and say, "I'll be careful Uncle Josh I love you." He's literally the best uncle ever!
He says, "Love you too kid, talk to you later." With that said we hung up for the second time that day.
With the detailed directions Uncle Josh gave us we were able to find Calvin Hall in no time. It took us only a couple minutes to locate Rusty's room. When we walked in we saw the occupied half of the room was covered with religious decoration.
His roommate had crosses, a bible and even Christian music. As we looked around a short dark haired boy walked in with a box when he spotted us he said, "Hi I'm Dale."
Rusty offered Dale his hand, but Dale just shoved past him. Ok that was a little rude. Rusty says, "Hey Dale, nice to meet you."
Dale says, "A Yankee huh?" Um I don't even know what to say to that. Do people still call us Yankees?
Rusty replies with, "Uh, I guess." Smooth. This roommate bonding is going exceptionally well. I don't know how this is going to turn out.
Rusty says, "I'm from Chicago. I didn't realize people still used that word." Yeah me either. I stay quiet just observing the two males in front of me this is going to be an interesting arrangement.
Dale shrugs it off saying, "Oh I didn't mean anything by it. I mean you gotta be pretty smart. To get into the honors engineering."
Rusty looks confused and asks, "How'd you know that?" That is a very valid question.
Dale laughs a little and says, "This is the honors engineering floor." Awkward.
Rusty says, "Oh." Same I didn't know they separated you guys onto your own floor. Seems kind of weird to me.
Dale continues, "You know it's kind of weird them putting us all together like this, with how competitive the program can get. But I mean you don't gotta worry. Um I am not into the stuff, I'm just, real confident. When it comes to my grades."
He just hung up a confederate flag I've never seen one so close. It's so pretty I like it, focus Riley. Dale goes on, "Graduated with a 3.7, got a 2110 on my SATs." Ok he is totally into this competitive thing, he's a little creepy when he gets competitive I won't lie.
Rusty just says, "Cool." That's good he's not into this competitive thing.
Dale says, "Yeah, yeah. How about you? How'd you do?" Try to be subtler Dale my goodness dude.
Rusty tells him after Dale throws him a football, "3.9 something and uh 2280."
Dale deflates a lot after that and says, "Right, right… Are you going to the big department orientation party tonight?"
Rusty looks excited as he asks, "Party? College party? Can Riley come?" Ah that's nice he wants me to come. Though I don't think this party is what he thinks it is, but I let him get his hopes up anyway.
Dale noticed me for the first time. He gave a scrutinizing look and said, "I guess it's not really my party so I don't know."
Rusty goes to give him a high-five and says, "Yeah, it sounds great."
Dale just gives him a look and say, "Uh, Germs." That makes so much sense.
Its Rusty's turn to deflate and my turn to save him. I say, "Come on Rus, we still need to find my room."
I look at Dale who is still giving me a judgey look I guess the mini skirt and wedges are a no, no to wear in front of Dale. Rusty nods and says, "Well it was nice to meet you Dale. I guess I'll see you later."
I smile at Dale and say, "Yeah it was nice to meet you."
We walk out of the room and Rusty looks at with misery in his eyes, he says, "This is going to be a long year sharing a room with him."
I laugh and tell him, "We'll get you through it now come one we got work to do."
It didn't take us to long to get my car moved, to find my room, and to get my car unpacked. After we unloaded the last box on my side of the room, my roommate isn't here yet so I got first pick, I told Rusty, "Ok you go unpack and I'll unpack then I will meet you outside you room in like 2 hours to head to your party."
He nods and says, "Sound good." I swipe his phone and put my number in it then he leaves and I begin the process of unpacking. It didn't take too long to set up my half of the room the way I wanted it, it looked a lot like my room at home had and I was ok with that.
Right when I was just finishing up a blonde girl walks into my room and says, "Hey I'm Jennifer Kenney, but everyone calls me Jen."
I smile and respond, "Hi Jen. I'm Riley." We talked for a little bit as I helped her unload her car and unpacked her stuff. She seems nice, but something is off I can tell her whole ditzy act is a cover, but a cover for what I can't tell.
I tell her basic info, but nothing to deep I just don't feel like I can trust her I can't shake this gnawing feeling she's hiding something. Maybe Maya and Lucas have me paranoid or maybe they taught me to see the signs I don't know. What I do know is I don't trust Jen at all. I found she too wants to pledge ZBZ and that her mother was a ZBZ.
After she was all unpacked I said, "Sorry Jen, but I got to jet to meet a friend. See you later." Because I don't trust her I would never use the word party in front of her.
She says, "Ok Riley see you later." I nod as I grab my phone and purse then I leave the room and head over to Rusty's.
I had changed before I left and I was now wearing a light blue sundress with white polka-dots on it and matching blue flats. I figured this party is not what Rusty thought it would be because Dale was going, but I at least put in effort to pretend like I thought it was a real college. I even curled my hair.
When I got to Rusty's room he was so full of excitement it made me feel bad that he was about to walk into a huge disappointment. As we made our way over to the, "Party," Rusty talked and talked about how excited he is about this party. Poor kid, his hopes are way too high.
I thought the party was going to be lame I did, but this was way lamer than I thought was even remotely possible. Rusty and I sat boredly watching people fight robots. The other people in the program were having a blast and I was happy at least someone was.
I saw a girl standing a little away from us at the snack table so I nudged Rusty and say, "Go talk to that girl. She's pretty and you're bored." I think it will be good for Rusty to start small and flirt with girls he has something in common with before he moves on to sorority girls.
He looks unsure as he says, "Are you sure I don't want to leave you alone." He's a good guy not wanting to leave me alone, but I know this could be good for him.
I smile and tell him, "I'll be fine go." I watch him go than maneuver so I can hear their conversation. I hope this goes well.
He says, "How's it going? I'm Rusty." I wait to hear what she says.
She replies with a simple, "Hi." Ok not a promising start, but that is better than her not responding at all.
Rusty than says, "Where's your nametag?" Valid question everyone has one, even me unfortunately. I don't know how much I want everyone here to know me. Dale is judgmental and two guys keep staring at me and it is getting creepy.
She responds, "I don't feel comfortable with people having access to personal information without my explicit consent." Ok this probably won't end well, but should I intervene or leave it be?
Rusty laughs thinking it's a joke yeah I definitely should have intervened. She says, "I think we're done here."
That was Awkward. I walk over and say, "Well at least you tried." Which is true at least he put forth the effort.
He gives me a look and I put my hands up in a surrender fashion than Dale walks up to us. He says, "Check out the hotties. And free red bull? I mean we have a whole week of this before classes start? College Rocks!"
Oh no please no I never want to set foot in one of these things again ever! Rusty says, "Yeah to be honest I was kind of excepting more. You know my first college party."
Dale looked at him and said, "Like a fraternity party or something? I mean who would choose to hang out with a bunch of drunkards whose goal in life is to fornicate on as many vapid sorority girls as possible?"
Excuse you? I glare at him and say, "My uncle is in a Fraternity you jerk! And he's not like that at all." I really want to slap him, but I refrain from doing so.
Dale looks at me startled while Rusty puts his hand on my shoulder and says, "That's pretty unfair. At least their enjoying college. Every week a different party. Meet new people all the time it sounds like what college is supposed to be."
Dale looks at him and say, "A Yankee and a heathen. I'm gonna pray for you Rusty." I am still glaring at him and Rusty still has his hand on my shoulder. I think he knows I want to lunge at Dale and slap him.
Rusty rolls his eyes and says, "Your wrong about them." He is wrong about them, my uncle is a good person and I am sure Rusty's sister is too.
I look at Rusty and say, "He is wrong and we'll prove it to him. You're going to be a super smart frat guy and I'll be a non-vapid sorority girl and he'll see how wrong he is. Now can we get out of here? This party sucks."
He laughs and says, "Yeah let's bail this is so lame." Thank God I was not going to last much longer at that party.
We leave the "Party" and decide to go get ice cream. We stay out late talking and continuing to get to know each other. He walks me back to my room and says, "Well I need to get back I'm going to try to call Casey again and get some info on Rush week."
I laugh and tell him, "Ok if you manage to get a hold of her and you talk about me don't forget to tell her I'm a fashion major with an English minor." Got to put my name out there as early as I can.
He nods and then I go into my room and he heads back to his. When I get inside I see that Jen is already asleep. I'm way to wired to sleep so decide to pull out my laptop and put on a movie. About half way through I started to doze off.
I woke up the next morning to my phone going off. I let out a groan and answer it, "Hello?" It is too early to be waking up.
I hear, "Hey Riley it's Rusty wake up. Will you go to the ZBZ house with me to talk to my sister?"
I sigh and say, "Yeah just give me 30 minutes."
He says, "Awesome see you soon!" I got out of bed went to the mirror I had hanging in my room. My hair still looked good from last night so that's good. After some thought I just put on some powder, blush and black eyeliner.
I run to the bathroom to brush my teeth than run back to my room and put on some pink lip gloss. After that was done I look through my drawers and decide to wear another sun dress only this one is a blush pink halter top that goes to my knees and flows out. I pair it with some white wedges and white rose earrings.
Not long after I'm ready I hear a knock on the door and when I answer it no surprise its Rusty. He says, "Wow Riley you look great." I don't think he understands if I want to be in a sorority I have to make a good first impression.
I laugh and say, "Well this is the first impression ZBZ will get of me it needs to be good." Better to teach him about it now than wait for later.
He nods and we head out. When we get there we just stand at the door for a second. I look at him and ask, "Do we knock?"
He shrugs, but decides to just open the door and stick his head in. He calls, "Case?" Then we walk in and he calls, "Casey? Casey?" Nothing but females live here so I don't think he should be wondering around.
I look at him and say, "It's a big house Rus just call her cell."
He says, "No I'm just gonna try upstairs." That is a really bad idea.
I shake my head and say, "Don't do that Rusty people live up there you can't just invade their space,"
But he ignores me and heads upstairs still calling Casey's name. I sigh when I hear someone ask, "Who are you?"
I look over and see this very pretty brunette girl I say, "I'm sorry I'm here with my friend he's looking for his sister Casey Cartwright and I tried to stop him, but the idiot went upstairs. I'm Riley Matthews. I'm a freshman."
She smiles and says, "Well I'm sure Casey will find her brother and teach him not to do it again. And it's nice to meet you Riley; I'm Frannie the President of ZBZ. I hope you'll consider pledging with us."
I smile and say, "I am actually Rusty was telling me about what Casey tells her family when she goes to visit home and this sounds like a sisterhood I'd love to be a part of." She smiles at me and I can't help, but feel a little giddy that the president of ZBZ seems so nice and has actually taken the time to ask me to join.
As on cue girls start freaking out and a guard comes to get Rusty I sigh. Frannie just shakes her head, "Well I need to handle this, but I really hope to see you at Rush Riley you seem like ZBZ material." Yes! I look like ZBZ material!
I said, "You'll see me it was great to meet you Frannie."
She walks off and says, "Casey you know the rules."
Casey says, "This will never ever happen again. Excuse us." She drags Rusty past the guard and as they start to pass me I walk at the same pace as them.
As we walk out Rusty says, "You didn't tell them you have a brother?" Ouch, that is harsh I can't imagine not telling people about Auggie. Then again we are a little further apart in age.
Casey says, "Rusty what are you doing here?"
Rusty says, "You wouldn't return my calls what was I supposed to do?" I bet she will answer his calls from now on to avoid this happening again.
Casey says, "Okay I knew we'd have to figure out this new situation at some point. I accept that you go here now. It uh…"
Rusty interrupts and says, "A given?" I don't think that is where she is going with this.
And Casey responds, "I'd like to say unavoidable, but that sounds too harsh." Oh Casey you almost seem as bad as Rusty at this.
I say, "Inevitable?" Hopefully this will help.
She smiles and says, "That's it. You being here is inevitable. So I thought I could coordinate a monthly brunch. Where we get together and catch up. I'm totally willing to do that." That's kind of harsh. I hope I'm never like that with Auggie.
He says, "You might not have to do that. I've decided that I want to rush a fraternity."
She looks um horrified I think as she says, "No." Dude seriously? Poor Rusty.
Rusty asks, "Why not?" I can kind of see why Casey would not want Rusty to rush, some frats will probably be stuck up so he may not get the one he wants.
Casey looks like she's trying to figure out how to say something nicely again. She says, "Uh… Because guys in fraternities are hot. They have upper bodies. And they don't study engineering." I think that was honestly he nicest way she could think to put it.
Ouch. Rusty corrects her and if I'm being honest it doesn't help him any, "Polymer Science." He tried at least to improve the situation.
Casey says, "See guys in Fraternity's would kick your ass just for saying polymer science." She may not be wrong on that one though it is unfortunate.
He rolls his eyes and says, "It's not like I'm saying I want to join your sorority I'll leave that to Riley. Look I was at an engineering party last night with my roommate who I suspect is kind of racist."
I interrupt to say, "No I'm pretty sure he's more than kind of racist." Which definitely seems plausible.
Rusty continues, "And we stood around a multipurpose room talking about all the theoretical inconsistencies of the matrix." Man I was really zoned out last night because I missed that.
Casey asks, "And this was weird for you because?"
Rusty says, "There were robots Casey! Robots. Look I wanna have a real college experience. I wanna have fun."
Casey burst out, "You don't know how to have fun!"
Rusty says, "But I can learn. Isn't that what college is for?"
Casey says, "Hell no. you and I have always stayed in our respective worlds. I never crashed one of your dumb camp sleepovers." Oh Casey I do not think you are going to get your way in this one.
Rusty corrects her, "Wilderness excursions." Rusty man stop trying to help yourself. You are failing dude.
Casey rolls her eyes and says, "Whatever. My point is you have your world and I have mine."
Rusty says very brokenly, "But I don't have a world anymore."
Casey is actually thinking about which is a little shocking because she has put a good fight so far. Rusty continues, "Please. Help me."
Casey says, "I'm trying to help you. You're not fraternity material; you're just going to be disappointed." I think she is trying to help herself more than Rusty, but I think it will all work itself out.
He says, "I'm gonna do it Casey." She ignores him completely.
She looks at me and says, "Who are you?" It's nice to finally be noticed.
I smile and say, "Riley Matthews. Nice to meet you Casey Rusty has told me a lot about you since we met at registration. You're the reason I'm considering Rushing ZBZ."
She smiles and says, "Well I'm flattered I'll see you at rush. I think you could be just the kind of ZBZ we are looking for." Awesome! Two ZBZ's on my side! She then turns to Rusty and says, "Monthly Brunches I'll call you."
As she walks away Rusty yells, "I'll join a fraternity." He also throws his fist in the air which was weird.
After Casey walked inside he finally lowers his arm and I say, "Well that went well."
He looks at me and says, "You know I mean it right Riley? I'm gonna do it. I'm going to join a fraternity." I know he means it and if Casey won't help him, hopefully Uncle Josh will.
I smile softly at him and say, "Yeah Rusty I know. Your sister just doesn't know how to deal with you being here and in her mind she really is trying to protect you. I'm sure fraternity guys can be harsh and she doesn't want you to be upset if some don't want you to join."
He sighs and says, "I know." I can see he is a little down so I hope what I say next will cheer him up.
I tell him, "Look I'll text my Uncle Josh to look out for you when you go to the Kappa Tau house. He's a big deal there; he is best friends with the president so at least someone will have your back."
He smiles and says, "Thanks Riley you're the best." I'm glad that helped at least a little bit.
I say, "I try. Now rush is tonight so I need to go back to my dorm immediately to get ready."
He laughs and says, "You have hours to get ready." Oh poor naive Rusty, he really doesn't know a thing about girls.
I roll my eyes and inform, "I'm a girl some of us take a long to get ready just like some guys take a long time to get ready. So hush text me and tell how tonight goes I'll see you tomorrow." With that I give him a quick hug and head back to my room.
When I get back to my dorm I see that Jen is already gone. Hmm I wonder where she went oh well. First things first I need to make some phone calls. I start with my mom. The phone only rings twice before she answers, "Hello are you there? Do you like it? Made any friends? Do you want to come home?"
I laugh and say, "Take a breath mom. Yes, I'm here, my dorm is all set up and I love it here the campus is so beautiful and the people are interesting. Yes, I made a friend I met him at registration. His name is Rusty Cartwright he is a really nice guy and just a friend he's what I think Auggie could be like at 18. I have a roommate she seems nice, but we haven't had much time to talk. And no mom I don't want to come home as much as I miss you guys I love it here so far."
I hear surprisingly dad say, "We miss you too Riley and I'm glad you like it there so far. What are you up to today?"
I smile and say, "I'm getting ready for tonight. I'm going to rush a sorority and rush starts tonight."
Their silent for a minute before mom says, "Well I'm happy for you Riley it'll be good for you." We spend the next 20 minutes catching up mom told me my friends were really upset and sorry when they read my letters and that she told them to give me the space I asked for, but I know them better I give it a week before they start asking questions and trying to find me.
I tell mom, dad and Auggie who came in half way through our conversation that I love them and I'll talk to them later. They tell me they love me too and we hang up the phone.
I then scroll to Uncle Josh and press call. It rang a few times than he answered, "Hello?"
I said, "Hey Uncle Josh can you do me a big favor?" He totally will I am his favorite after all and his only niece. I am not holding my breath on Uncle Eric ever having kids so I will continue to be his only niece.
He sighs, "Maybe. What is it?" Yeah right.
I say, "My friend Rusty is going to rush tonight. Please just watch out for him, make sure he's ok and has some fun. He's kind of nerdy guy trying to be in a fraternity and we went to his sister for help, but she doesn't think he can handle it. So please for me try to help him out."
He sighs again, "Alright what's he look like? I'll help him as much as I can."
I laugh and say, "Trust me you'll know him when you see him. Thank you Uncle Josh I love you so much!"
He laughs and says, "Love you too! Good luck with Rush tonight."
I say, "Thank you! Talk to you later!" After we get off the phone I grab a pair of shorts, a tank top, and a towel then head to take a shower. I take a long shower make sure I am completely clean and when I get out I dry off and get dressed. I brush my teeth then head back to my room to get ready.
When I get back to my room I put my hair up in the towel and take off my makeup. I pull out all my makeup and look through my clothes. I decide on a light pink semi off the shoulder dress that flows around mid-thigh and black open toe 4 inch heels with a light pink bow on the front.
I pull my hair out of the towel and blow dry it. After its completely dry I decide to curl it again because that's how I like my hair. I then sit in front of the mirror and start my makeup. I put on powder, then some light blush, light pink eye shadow, thin black eyeliner, black mascara, and pink lip gloss.
After I finish my makeup I decide to paint my nails and toe nails black. I put in black rose earrings and I put on my black rose necklace. Next I slip into my dress and shoes. Finally, I put on deodorant, perfume, and some shimmer powder. Now I'm ready to go! Rush here I come!
I met the other Rush participants where we were supposed to meet for rush and I was not surprised to see Jen. I don't go over to her because I honestly don't know if I want to be associated with her yet. I still don't trust her.
We go to three very dull sororities before we ended up at the one I've been ready to get to all night long, ZBZ. The house looks amazing and the sisters are being very social which is really nice. I see Casey trapped talking to Jen poor thing that forced ditzy act is annoying. I bumped into another pledge and said, "I'm so sorry."
She says, "Watch where you're going. Don't you know who I am?" Am I supposed to?
I look at her and say, "No. I'm sorry." Better to be honest than to be caught in a lie.
She looks shocked and says, "No its ok. Sorry that was kind of bitchy, I'm Rebecca Logan."
I smile and tell her, "I'm Riley Matthews." She seems kind of nice. Maybe a little rough around the edges, but she reminds me a little of Maya.
She says, "It's nice to meet you. What's your first choice of sorority?" I guess the whole point of tonight is sororities so it's a fair question.
I smile and say, "Right here at ZBZ."
She nods and says, "I'm still on the fence. Everybody is working hard to recruit Senator Logan's daughter." I guess that is why I was supposed to know who she is because her dad is a senator.
I say, "Your dads a senator that's cool. My dad is a teacher."
She looks shocked, "You're not curious about our money or anything about my dad?" People really ask about that stuff? That is so weird no wonder she was a little mean.
I shrug, "Not really. I want to know you not your dad." Which is true I don't care about her dad he isn't who I want to be friends with.
She smiles and says, "I think you and I are going to be best friends." She is confident like Maya so I can see us being friends.
I smile and say, "I'm always up for making best friends." We continue talking and getting to know each other which was so much fun. I like Rebecca a lot she is so cool.
We were interrupted by Casey walking over and saying, "Rebecca, Hi, It's so nice to meet you I'm Casey Cartwright."
Rebecca puts on a diplomatic smile and says, "Hi. Beautiful house." I decide to leave them to talk so I walk away to find a sister to talk to. I walk away and bump into Frannie.
She smiles and says, "Riley I'm so happy you decided to come see us again." She grabs a girl who was trying to walk by and pulls her next to us.
Frannie says, "Riley this is one of our sisters Ashleigh. Ashleigh this is Riley Matthews."
Ashleigh smiles and says, "Hi Riley nice to meet you!" She seems bubbly and nice. I can relate to that!
I smile back say, "It's nice to meet you to Ashleigh!"
Frannie smiles and says, "You two talk get to know each other. I'll see you guys later."
Ashleigh asks me, "So as lame as it is to ask, what's your major?"
I smile brightly and tell her, "My major is fashion and my minor is English."
She squeals and says, "Your major is fashion! I love fashion!" We start talking about clothes and then we started talking about our lives. We talked about her boyfriend and how her friends don't really like him. I told her about my friends and why I came here.
We talked about our families and hobbies. She told me about life at ZBZ and it was just awesome to have a female friend again. We were laughing when I saw Rebecca leaving. I said to Ashleigh, "Hey I'll be right back I need to go check on someone."
She says, "Ok I'll be right here." I hope everything is ok with Rebecca.
I walk fast to catch her and I call out, "Rebecca!" She turns and stops when she sees it's me.
I ask, "Are you leaving?"
She nods and says, "Yeah I heard there was a real party going on I'm heading there. Want to come?"
I smile and say, "No thank you I am having fun here, but I have a phone, here I'll give you my number you can text me if you need anything."
She smiles and hands me her phone, I put my number in really quick and hand it back. She smiles and tells me, "Thank you Riley. I'll call you if I need anything. Hey let's meet up for lunch tomorrow."
I smile and say, "I'd love that." We hug each other than she leaves. I make my way back inside and I run into Casey.
She asks, "Did you see where Rebecca went?"
I say, "She just left said something about a party? Did you need to tell her something? I can tell her when we go to lunch tomorrow."
She looks shocked, "You're going to lunch with Rebecca Logan tomorrow? How'd you manage that?"
I shrug and say, "We just kind of became friends tonight she's mean at first, but she can be nice too."
Casey looks desperate she says, "Riley I need your help."
I look at her in question and she continues, "I need you to get Rebecca Logan to want to join ZBZ. She seems to hate me already and my future as being potential ZBZ president depends on me getting her into this house." Man she is so panicked. I guess I should probably help her.
I smile and say, "Calm down Casey. I'll make you a deal, I'll do everything in my power to get Rebecca to join ZBZ if you try to actually spend more time with and talk to Rusty more."
She nods eagerly and say, "Done. Anything just please help." I hope she follows through with her end of things.
I tell her, "I'll do my absolute best." And I will, I don't want Casey to have a full blown panic attack.
She smiles at me gratefully and then Ashleigh comes up and says, "Hey there you are."
I smile and say, "Yeah sorry I took so long Ash."
She tells me, "It's ok Riles." Nicknames already we are in friend territory! It's great to be out there meeting new people just like I wanted to. The whole reason I chose this school was to start over and make new friends.
She sees Casey and asks, "Do you two know each other?"
I smile and say, "Yeah I was here earlier with her brother." I tell them all about how I met Rusty and about the disaster party that we went to. I had so much fun talking to these girls, they are the best!
The rest of the night goes smooth. I spent it with Ashleigh, Casey, and occasion Frannie. I swapped numbers with Casey and Ashleigh, which was cool. I had a blast and they let me in on the secret the only reason my roommate was being considered to be a pledge is because she's a legacy she apparently annoyed everyone she has talked to tonight.
I told them there was something off about her and to be careful. Besides that, we had a blast and got to know each other pretty well. All and all it was a great experience and I'm so glad I took the chance to rush.
I woke up way too early for my liking the next morning to my phone going off yet again. Man I need to sleep with that on silent. I answer sleepily, "Hello?"
Rusty hollers back, "Evan cheated on Casey last night! I saw the whole thing! Now he's trying to blackmail me with entrance into his fraternity to make me lie to her!"
I sit up and wipe my eyes as I say, "First of all Rusty calm down. Second, I'm assuming Evan is Casey's boyfriend so tell me what happened slowly and without screaming and we'll figure out what you should do." He then launches into the story about seeing Evan cheating on Casey with some girl. Then tells me how Evan came to his room for an early morning wake up call to try and talk Rusty out of telling Casey.
After he finishes telling me everything I ask, "Well what do you want to do?"
He says, "Tell Casey." Which is exactly what he should do.
I than ask, "Is she more important to you than getting into Omega Kai?" She should be. I mean she is his sister.
He says without thought, "Yes." He is a good guy.
I smile and tell him, "Than you already know what you are going to do. So do it, but know she might not take it well. Sometimes the messenger does get blamed, but you said you made a new friend named Calvin last night right? Ask his opinion then you all lots of insight and you can make an educated decision you science guys are so fond of."
He says, "Thank you Riley I got to go." I look at the time, it's only 10am I don't have to meet Rebecca till 1pm back to sleep I go for another hour and a half. I was out maybe 30 minutes when my phone went off again.
Ugh why didn't I put that on silent? I answer, "Hello?"
My dad says, "Hey Riley can you tell Josh we decided to do a birthday dinner for dad next week and I need to know what day he can come down."
I sigh, "Why don't you call him?" Which would be a million times easier than me going there and telling him.
He says, "He's not answering just run by his frat house and ask him please Riles." My dad is sending me to a frat house I don't think he thought this through.
I say, "Fine." Guess I am getting up now.
He says, "Yay! Love you!" My dad is an overgrown child.
I roll my eyes and say, "Love you too."
I check the mirror my curls still look good from last night so I just throw on some black eyeliner and mascara with some pick lip gloss. I than put on black denim shorts with an off the shoulder off white shirt. I finish my outfit with off white lacey wedges and white hoop earrings. I grab my purse and my phone and head out. I decide to walk to the KT house than I'll walk to meet Rebecca for lunch.
When I get to the KT house I debate if I should knock for my own safety Uncle Josh has told me stories about this place. I decide to just walk in and when I do I hear, "Rusty Cartwright?"
Uncle Josh says, "The spitter?" Ok so he definitely needs tell me what happened last night because I want to understand that nickname.
The first voice says, "Oh yeah the spitter. I think he's cool. Kind of lame but uh he'll be fun to corrupt and bring to the dark side. I say he's in any one got a problem with that?" No one objected and I thought now would be a good time to make my presence known
. I walk into the room and the guy on the couch is the first to notice me he says, "Hello there beautiful how can we help you?"
I giggle and say, "I just need to talk to my Uncle Josh." When he heard my voice uncle Josh turned his head super-fast when he saw me he rushed over and pulled into a hug where he spun me around.
When he puts me down he asks, "What are you doing here?" If you would answered your phone I wouldn't be here.
I tell him," Dads been trying to get a hold of you all morning when that didn't work he asked me to come by to tell you what he wants to talk to you about."
He nods and asks, "What does he want?"
I say, "Grandpa's birthday is next week they want to do a dinner and he needs to know what day you are available to go."
He nods again than notices people staring at us he says, "Oh yeah guys this is my niece Riley. Riley on the couch there is Cappie and next to him is Beaver and the other KT's. Guys keep her company I'm going to call my big brother and see what he wants. Nobody hit on my niece I will injury you if you do."
I smile and say, "Hi guys! Ignore my uncle. Your nicknames are pretty awesome!"
They laugh and Cappie says, "Why thank you sweetheart. You got any nicknames?"
I blush a little as I say, "Only Riles."
Cappie says, "Well that's a shame. We'll have to come up with one for you."
I smile at him and say, "I'd like that." Ok Cappie is seriously cute and it has been a long time since I was this attracted to someone.
We just kept staring at each other till Beaver clears his throat and asks, "Are you trying to rush a sorority Riley?"
I nod and say, "Yes I'm really hoping for ZBZ. Some of the girls seem a little snobby, but I really like it there. Plus, my friend Rusty's sister in a ZBZ I like her she's been pretty nice to me."
Cappie chuckles and says, "Rusty? He's trying to rush too. I like him if we get him his nickname shall be spitter."
I say, "Can you explain that to me I haven't heard this story yet." I really need to know this story it must be a good one.
Cappie and the other KT's laugh as he says, "Well he went to take a body shot off a hot girl last night and ended up spitting the shot in her face."
I sigh, "Poor Rusty." I then giggle because it's kind of funny. I say, "He really wants to join a fraternity and go to college parties and do college right. And I know if I become a ZBZ I have to deal with them, but I think the Omega Kai's are jerks so I hope Rusty chooses you guys."
Cappie says, "Wow a ZBZ who doesn't fall all over the Omega Kai color me impressed."
I laugh and tell him, "There's lots of impressing things about me." That sounded way different than I meant to. Too late to take it back.
Before he can respond Josh comes back and says, "Ok I got everything set with Corey. Thank you for telling me. Want to stay and hang out for a bit?" I smile and check my phone it 12:30pm.
I tell him, "I wish I could, but I have to meet my friend Rebecca for lunch. Rain check."
He nods and says, "For sure. See you later niece."
I give him a hug and say, "See you later Uncle Josh."
He goes back to his seat as I turn to leave Cappie says, "I'll walk you out." The door is like 7 ft away, but who am I to deny the KT president. When Cappie is standing beside me we walk to the door in silence than he walks outside with me.
He says, "So just in case of emergency for Josh I think it would be beneficial for me to have your number and you know in case I think of that nickname." He is smooth I will give him that. He is adorable and he might be interested in me.
I smile and say, "Well if it's for Uncle Josh and a nickname than I have to give you my number. It's to important not to." I hope that was as smooth as what he said to me.
He says, "Exactly." I put out my hand and he hands me his phone I put in my number and my name.
I hand it back and say, "There you go. See you around Cappie."
He smirks and says, "Oh you can count on it." I giggle and walk away.
I make it to meet Rebecca right on time. We sit down and she tells me about the guy she hooked up with last night she says his name was Evan Chamber and I tense up oh no Rebecca. She also tells me about how Casey cornered her in the bathroom. All in all, sounds like she's had a busy day of plotting already.
It is going to be so awkward when Casey finds out. I'm going to give Rebecca the benefit of doubt I mean she couldn't have known Evan had a girlfriend. Could she? I decide to tell Rebecca about Evan and Casey because I don't want her to be blindsided. I like her and I don't want to lie to her that is not how you start a friendship. I also encourage her to join ZBZ.
We have a great lunch besides my little moral dilemma where we tell each other every detail of lives even the sad stuff. I have to say I know a lot of people hate her, but after today Rebecca Logan is definitely one of my best friends.
After lunch we went shopping and had a blast. Rusty called me during shopping and told me Casey didn't take the news about Evan to well and I told him just to give her time. After shopping Rebecca and I went to dinner. I told her Casey knew so she would be prepared for any kind of fall out.
It was nice and I had a great day with her and she told me I was her first friend to not use her for something. I felt so bad for her after that. After dinner we separated and I went to check on Rusty.
I walked to his dorm and I caught him right before he walked into his room. I say, "Hey Rusty."
He looks bummed as he says, "Hey." We walk into his room and I see two papers on the floor.
He picked the first one up and read it out loud, "Dear Mr. Cartwright you are cordially invited to attend the Bid night party this evening at 8pm at Dobblers. Congratulations welcome to Omega Kai Delta."
He then switches to the second piece of paper and it looks to be just a blue sticky note while the Omega Kai's sent a grand invite. The sticky note said, "Student, you're a Kappa Tau, Cappie." I laugh well at least Cappie put a little effort into it and didn't write spitter on it though it would have been nice if he put Rusty's name.
I smile at him and say, "I'll leave you alone looks like you got a big decision to make, but if you want my opinion I talked with the KT's today while I was waiting for Uncle Josh and they are pretty cool guys I'd choose them."
With that said I pick up my purse and shopping bags and head to my room where I see that I have four invites waiting for me, whoa. Well at least I already know which one I want to be in unlike poor Rusty.
Josh's P.O.V.
I decide I need a night away since my brothers won't leave me alone about my beautiful niece and when she's going to come back to visit. I love my brothers, but their idiots sometimes. I make my escape to Lite & Easy a pool hall bar Cappie, Casey and I all discovered freshman year.
When I go inside I'm surprised to find Casey playing pool by herself. The Casey in front of me is not the ZBZ drone she usually is she's the same Casey who used party with us at KT parties. Who used constantly stay at the house with Cappie.
This was the Casey I developed a crush on, but unlike that asshole Evan Chambers, I respected my friendship with Cappie way too much to try and steal his first love. I walk up behind her and say, "You up for some competition?"
She keeps her back to me, but says, "You know I suck at pool."
I say, "Ah it's ok I'll give you handicap."
She really did suck at pool so giving her a handicap was only fair. She looks up at me and says, "Sure. I'll break."
Hmm something tells me I should be suspicious of this. I ask, "So what brings you out here tonight? You remember Cappie and I introduced you to this place?"
She tells me, "I'm just taking a night off from Greek life."
I chuckle and say, "Oh a night off at my secret place."
She takes a drink and says, "Secret place? You sound like a 12-year-old girl."
I laugh and say, "Let's put some stakes on this huh? It's no fun playing if there's nothing on the line right?"
She takes another drink as I say, "If you win what do you want?"
She thinks for a second and says, "How about a 100 bucks? And what do you want?"
I chuckle and say, "What do you think?"
She smiles up at me and says, "Your trying to take advantage of me because I'm a little drunk and a lot bad at this game aren't you?"
I say, "No," as I nod my head yes.
What she says next freezes me to the core, "You're on." It was supposed to be a joke; in no way did I think she would take that seriously.
I just stutter out, "Okay."
She looks at me and asks, "What's my handicap again?"
I laugh and say, "Two balls."
She chuckles and says, "Of course." As I watch her break I'm shocked to see she is not actually bad at this anymore.
I let out a, "Whoa."
She gives me an innocent look and says, "I took a class over the summer."
I laugh and grab two stripes and push them off the table. I ask, "Where's numbnuts?"
She says, "Evan is at bid night."
I let out an uninterested, "Ah." I say, "I was, I was talking about Rusty." Watching her bend over the table like that was very distracting. She didn't answer so I continue, "Now how would Evan feel to know you think his nuts are numb?"
She just says, "I don't know what Rusty is doing."
I say, "Don't you think it's a little weird that you dated my best friend for a year and you never told any of us you had a brother?"
She says, "Sibling rivalry I guess. And uh something I'm not going to talk about on my night out. What about you? I met your niece she's sweet. Are you sure you are related?"
I laugh and say, "Yes we are and we are close. She is basically like my little sister. I adore her and you guys need to treat her right over there. She is excited about ZBZ and she has been screwed over enough in her life." She looks at me in wonder, but nods none the less.
She then got serious and says, "You know Josh I never meant to hurt Cappie or you when I ended things with him and by association you."
I say, "Who says it over? Last ball. Don't Scratch." She did something I never expected her to. She scratched.
I looked at her in shock and asked, "Did you mean to do that?"
She says, "No," as she nods her head yes. She pulls me into a kiss and everything happens so fast next thing I know we're back at the KT house in my room.
Riley's P.O.V.
I was just lying in bed watching a movie feeling kind of bored when I heard my phone beep. I picked it up to see I had a text message from an unknown number. I opened it and is said: [So I thought of a nickname how about Sunshine?]
I let out a giggle and text back: [I'm guessing this is Cappie. Lol. And Sunshine? I like it how'd you come up with it?]
He takes only a minute to respond: [Cause you Brighten a room when you enter it.]
I just shake my head and reply: [Cappie you briefly met me once. You can't possible know that.]
His response shocks me he says: [Well you brightened my day twice. The time I answered Josh's phone and when I watched you walk into the KT with that bright smile on your face.] Before I can respond he sends another message: [What are you doing right now Sunshine?]
I tell him: [Nothing. Why?]
He asks: [Want to hang out?]
I squeal and say: [Sure. Give me like 20 minutes and I'll head to the KT house.]
He says: [OK.]
I look at my makeup and it still looks good from earlier so I just need to find something to wear since I'm in my PJ's. I decide on denim shorts, white tank top with the captain America shield on it, and I finish my outfit with black converse. I grab my phone and decide to leave my purse behind.
I text Cappie a quick: [Omw.] Then I head out.
When I get to the KT house it look pretty calm which is weird for the KT's. I walk in and see some people in the living room or whatever that room is called so I go there I see Beaver and some other guys, but no Cappie. When they see me they all say, "Sunshine!"
I laugh and say, "Man word travels fast. Where's Cappie guys?"
Beaver says, "He's upstairs. He'll be right down for you. Come sit with us." I sit down and begin talking to the guys and I decide I really like them. They seem like nice guys. A little crazy, but it makes things more interesting.
I had been here for about 30 minutes now just getting to know the KT's when Cappie finally comes downstairs. When he sees me he says, "Hey sunshine! Mind if I steal her away guys?"
The KT's all yell in protest and Cappie turns to me and says, "They've known you like five whole minutes and they already like you better Sunshine. That's not fair."
I laugh and say, "Sorry Cap. In my defense you did this to yourself I've been down here a while. You gave me opportunity to win them over."
He laughs and says," True. Well guys I'm taking her anyway."
They protest again and I tell, "Them I'll come around more often and we'll hang out I promise!" That finally makes them relent and we head upstairs into what I suppose is his room and I see its actually clean.
I look at him and ask, "Were you cleaning your room the whole time I was downstairs?"
He shrugs innocently and says, "Maybe."
I laugh and say, "That was very sweet of you Cappie so what are we going to do?"
He chuckles and says, "Watch movies?" I nod and that's exactly what we did. We watched movies and talked about our lives, which I've been doing a lot these last two days it seems.
He told me about his Hippie parents, about the love triangle with him Casey and Evan, about how betrayed he felt when they got together, how he's over Casey, but the betrayal still haunts him, and about how he's not really sure what he wants to do with his life and he just wants to have fun. He also told me about all his majors and color me impressed.
He has tried a little of everything. I tell him about my life in New York, about my amazing parents, little brother, and uncle's, I tell him about my friends betraying me and I think we bonded over the feeling of being betrayed by those you love. I also told him I was a fashion major with an English minor something he found to be a fascinating combo.
That night I started to develop a small crush on Cappie and I have no idea how to deal with that. He's my uncle's best friend, would it be weird if we were to ever be something. I start paying attention to the movie we are watching and stop over thinking things.
Half through the second movie we were watching we hear two people going at it in the next room Cappie beats on the wall and things quiet down. By the time we start watching the third movie my eyes start to grow heavy and I lay my head on Cappie's shoulder.
When I wake up the next morning I look around and realize I'm not in my room. I freeze for a second when last night events come back to me. Oh I'm at the KT house. I'm lying in Cappie's bed with Cappie nowhere to be found.
There is, however, a note next to me. I pick it up and read it: Come downstairs and hang with us when you wake up. I laugh as I get out of bed and put my shoes back on then I head downstairs. When I get there I see all the KT's sitting around in the living room as I've decided it shall be called.
When I walked into the room they all yelled, "Sunshine!"
Cappie pushed the person next to him off the couch and said, "Here come sit next to me and hurry or you'll miss the show."
I walk over and sit next to him then ask, "What show?"
He smirks and says, "Two people are about to do a very interesting walk of shame." That leaves me intrigued. We sat there just waiting for about 10 minutes and then to my surprise Casey Cartwright came down the stairs.
All the guys started applauding and I bit back a laugh I guess she found a way to deal with what Evan did, but who did she use to get even I'd have thought it'd be Cappie, but… oh no. Please tell me she didn't use who I think she did. Casey says, "We were studying for a project and I fell asleep."
The guys keep laughing and whooping so she just rolls her eyes and says, "You guys suck." I look at Cappie expecting to see some hurt, but I see nothing but amusement, I guess he really is over her.
I hang with the guys until I get a call from Rusty telling me he just got out of jail for a fight with Evan. I tell Cappie I have to go. I kiss his cheek and hurry out the door to meet Rusty. I hope everything is ok.
Josh's P.O.V.
I hear the cheering downstairs and know I'm about to have to face the music and face Cappie. I can't believe I slept with Casey my best friend's first love. He's going to be so pissed. When I go downstairs I was greeted by the same cheering as Casey I meet Cappie's eyes and say, "Can we talk."
He nods and we head out to the back yard. We both just stand there for a minute before I say, "I'm so sorry man. I don't know how this happened. She was at our spot last night and we were talking then flirting and it just escalated. I'm so sorry I understand if you want to kick my ass man."
Cappie says, "I'll make you a deal I won't kick your ass for Casey if you won't kick mine when I tell you about the new girl I am interested in."
I feel suspicious, but offer him my hand and say, "Deal."
He takes a breath and says, "I'm starting to like your niece dude."
I tense up and say as calmly as I can manage, "My niece? My 18-year-old niece who just had her heart-broken? My niece who I told you guys was off limits?"
He sighs and says, "It wasn't on purpose dude when she came here yesterday I was completely thrown for a loop. I got her number and we did some texting last night. She came over and we watched movies and talked. Josh I didn't even kiss her or try to sleep with her or anything like that. I told her about the Casey drama, about my parents, and about so many things I've never wanted to tell people. She fell asleep on me and for the first time since Casey I didn't feel suffocated I felt peace and calm."
I feel so conflicted he's my best friend and I want him to be happy, but she's my niece and I want to protect her. I sigh and say, "If you ever hurt my niece I will kick your ass. Best friend or not ok?"
He nods and says, "If you want Casey it's going to be a long hard fight and no matter how many time you think your done you'll go back again. Just don't give up easily. She's with Evan now, but what they both did, it will tear them apart eventually I think she knows that too." I nod and we do our man hug thing than head back inside. What a weird day I slept with my best friend's ex who happens to be my crush and he has a crush on my niece this is going to be complicated.
Riley's P.O.V.
I talked to Rusty and calmed him down. He then told me how he went to jail for fighting with Evan. And by fighting I mean Evan was a jerk and beat up his girlfriend's little brother and Rusty went a bit crazy and hit him with a paddle.
He informed he couldn't remember my number so he had to call Casey to bail him out and they got into a huge fight about Evan, what Evan did, and what Rusty did. His heart was in the right place. I tell him that I'm 90 % sure Casey slept with my uncle and left out the part about me staying the night at the KT house.
I ask him, "So is it really a hard decision which frat to choose?"
He says, "No. no it's not." With that being said we make our way over to the KT house. When we walk up they are playing golf.
Uncle Josh says, "Fore."
Then Cappie comes down the front steps and says, "Spitter. A fine day for the holes wouldn't you say?"
I giggle he looks ridiculous dressed like that. Josh says, "Indeed, Cappie indeed."
Cappie then asks, "What brings you to our fair house?" He turns to a pledge and says, "I think I'm going to need a putter and a screwdriver for this shot, pledge."
Rusty says, "Well I wanted to talk to you. I now I missed the deadline for bid acceptance. But I still want to join. I want to be a Kappa Tau."
Cappie sets up his shot and says, "Oh it's too late for that buddy. We already reached our quota. You were supposed to let us know by last night." Cappie made his shot and said, "Well look at that."
Rusty says, "But I was in jail last night."
Cappie seems intrigued, "Really? For what?"
Rusty smiles a little and says, "Bar fight."
Cappie is now really intrigued he asks, "Anyone good?"
Rusty says, "Evan Chambers." Now I know for a fact he's got Cappie's attention, but he also managed to get Josh's.
Josh asks, "Who started it?"
Rusty said, "He did."
Josh asks, "Who ended it?"
Rusty says, "I guess I did."
Cappie grabs his arm and asks, "You hit him with one of these?"It's a fair question Rusty isn't the strongest guy around.
Rusty says, "Pledge Paddle."
Cappie says, "Ah. Will you excuse us pledge?"
The pledge leaves and Rusty asks, "Is that part of the whole hazing thing? Calling him pledge?" I roll my eyes oh Rusty.
Cappie says, "No. Can't remember his name. So the only person who can overturn a missed deadline is the president of the fraternity."
Before Rusty can ask I roll my eyes and say, "Cappie you are president of the fraternity."
He says, "Why yes I am and I've considered your appeal the course awaits pledge."
Cappie shoves golf clubs into Rusty's arms and then looks you me, "You coming Sunshine?"
I laugh and say, "Oh no. did you forget my name too?"
He looks me in the eyes and says, "Never Riley." I smile and let him show me how his golf course works. It was way more fun than I thought it would be.
The hazing Rusty went through was pretty interesting we were currently at Dobblers with Rusty dressed like a girl and Josh confessing to him while me and Cappie are cracking up. I went with Cappie to the bar to get him another drink and we left Josh alone with Rusty.
When we got to the bar I looked at Cappie and said, "You know poor Rusty has an 8am class tomorrow right?"
Cappie laughs and says, "He has an 8am class he's screwed." I laugh too, because it was a bad move on his part.
Cappie asks me, "What time is your first class tomorrow?" I smirk and say, "10:30 am."
He puts his arm around me and says, "That's my sunshine." I laugh and look back over where we left Rusty and Josh and I definitely see trouble. Evan and Casey have walked up.
I nudge Cappie and say, "Look Cap."
He looks over and says, "We should probably head back don't want Rusty going back to jail." I nod and when we walk up they said truce and were hugging, but I could see Evan whisper something in his ear. I knew this was all for show. Prick.
I see Josh smirk and I look at Cappie who shrugs Josh says, "Well then let's make it official let's drink on it like men." Oh no he gave Rusty a shot. This is mean, but Evan deserves it I guess.
Rusty says, "Thanks Josh." Evan shoots his shot without problem, but Rusty tries to take his and I move more behind Cappie as Josh moves over by Casey then Rusty spits his shot in Evan's face. Ew. What a first week. Gotta love rush week!
