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Callie left the student center, confident that she had made the right choice. She was still stressed and worried but she was sure that the choice she made was the better of the two. After tonight, however, she was excited to hit up Greek Row with Addison. They technically weren't supposed to do so during recruitment, but they both agreed to ditch the rules due to stress.
When Callie returned to her room Addison basically jumped on her. "So who did you pick?"
"I'm not telling," responded Callie simply, maneuvering around her best friend.
"What do you mean you're not telling? That's so not fair."
"Look. I don't want to get my hopes up. Plus, wherever I picked might not even choose me back. You will know soon enough."
Addison responded by overreacting and stomping off to her room. "Fine. But I'm going to make you pay tonight."
Callie groaned at the thought of what Addison was insinuating. She was going to make her drink her weight in alcohol. Probably shitty alcohol too. Why bother joining a sorority? She received plenty of hazing from her best friend. Ignoring Addison for the moment, Callie went into her room, which was abandoned at the moment, and began looking for an outfit to wear out. She knew that most of the girls on campus wouldn't be out because they were sorority girls and they weren't allowed out during recruitment. Callie, however, still wanted to look nice. She pulled out a black pencil skirt and paired it with a leopard print top. She quickly changed and looked into the mirror. Satisfied with her choice of outfit, she headed into the bathroom to touch up her makeup and hair.
Moments after Callie entered the bathroom, Addison joined her. "So you really won't tell me?"
"Nope."
"Fine. But let's hurry up. It's already 9:30 and we haven't even pregamed."
Everything was cleaned up from recruitment and Arizona was mentally and physically exhausted. She hardly had enough energy to feel the stress of the following day. As she was about to head up the stairs, she heard a familiar voice call her name. "Hey little. Get back down here."
Turning back around, Arizona walked over to her big, also known as the president of Alpha Phi, Teddy. "What's up big?"
"We are all going to sit on the porch and relax for a little to celebrate recruitment ending. Yeah we can't drink, but we can still have fun."
Internally sighing, Arizona agreed and went upstairs to quickly change. By the time she made it out to the porch, most of the other girls had music playing and were relaxing. Arizona took a seat next to Lexie. "I was thinking. I don't know if I want to take a little."
Lexie gave Arizona a confused look. "You don't?"
"Maybe not this year. I feel like Alexis is being sucked into Tri Delt. I like them and all but I wanted Alexis."
"Whatever you wanna do. How did everything with Callie go?"
"Can you keep a secret," Arizona asked, hesitantly.
"Of course," Lexie answered, leaning closer so that Arizona and she could have some privacy.
"I sort of kissed her."
Lexie didn't know how to contain her reaction. She was really excited for Arizona but that could make things messy within the sorority. "So how do you feel about that?"
"I don't know. And don't give me that look I know what you're thinking. I will figure it all out. Just give me some time."
The conversation between the two didn't last long before the group on the porch heard a throng of girls coming down the street. Arizona had to look twice when she saw dark, black hair down the street. Calliope was out with the group of girls. It was against the rules but no one really cared if the potential new members broke them. Everyone on the porch was quiet as they watched the freshman walk down the street. Arizona was pleased when Callie looked up on the porch and found Arizona's eyes, giving her a wink.
"Oh my gosh! Did she really just do that," questioned Lexi, excitedly as she pulled on Arizona's arm.
"Quiet. You're going to blow our cover," whispered Arizona. Truth was, she also couldn't believe that Callie winked at her but her stomach rolling around was obvious a good indication that she was in trouble. There was no denying she liked this girl. A lot.
Early the next morning, Callie's alarm went off. Her head hurt and she wish she could get back at Addison for making her take those tequila shots at Delt. After regretting the activities from the previous night, Callie remembered what today was. Bid day! This was huge. She had no idea if she would get in to her top choice but she would be happy either way.
Remembering what day it was, motivated Callie to grab a bottle of water, a couple of Advil, and get up to get ready to go to the student center one last time and hopefully receive a bid. When she traveled over to Addison's room, she couldn't help but laugh at the position her best friend was in. Still in last night's clothes, she was spread out like a starfish with the sheets awkwardly wrapped around her body. Deciding to get at least a small amount of revenge on Addison from last night, Callie placed her drink down and ran over to the bed, and pounced on her, effectively waking her up. "Morning Boozy."
Groaning, Addison attempted to push Callie off of her. "Callie. Why do you hurt me when I'm already in such pain?"
"You have to be kidding me," Callie responded, eyes rolling into the back of her head.
"Why did you let me drink so much?"
"Really? Really? I'm showering. Be up and ready to get in after me. It's Bid Day!"
Arizona heard her name being screamed from downstairs. No doubt Teddy was freaking out and wanted Arizona to calm her down. "What's up Big?"
"I need your help. Do we post the list of the girls we got before they actually get here or do we let it be one big surprise? I mean because you know how sad everyone can be if who they have been recruiting doesn't walk up to our porch. Then again, the surprise in seeing the girls you wanted is awesome."
Smiling, Arizona patted Teddy's shoulder. "Don't put up the list. We have been getting great numbers back over the last few days. Plus, nothing is better than seeing everyone scream when they see the girls they wanted. The pros totally outweigh the cons."
Taking a few deep breaths, Teddy managed to look at Arizona again. "You're right. We won't put up the list. We need to get the house ready though and the juniors are going crazy. I don't understand how I am in their class. Please go calm them down."
Arizona left Teddy's apartment room and made her way to the chapter room. "Alright ladies. We have a lot to do until our new babies get here. We need name tags, the snacks have to be set out, and balloons have to be blown up. Please work with me here."
"So how does this day work," Callie asked Addison.
"Well we go get our bids now and if we accept them the will give a wardrobe card that tells us what to wear to the house. We will come back and change then be back to the student center by one to learn songs and go to our sorority. From there, it's different for each sorority."
"Oh. That's not scary at all."
"Calm down Callie. You got in somewhere. You would have been called by now if you didn't. I just wish I knew where you got in."
The two stopped talking when they confronted a line coming out of the main room in the Student Center. Girls who were still in line, chattering excitedly. Other girls were leaving the room crying due to disappointment or screaming with joy. This behavior just made Callie all the more nervous. Approaching the front of the line, Callie watched Addison receive her bid. Immediately, Addison let out a high pitched squeal. Rolling her eyes, Callie walked up to the table herself. "Calliope Torres."
The woman at the table went to the "T" pile. "Ah. Here you go. Congratulations. Here is your wardrobe card should you choose to accept."
Feeling Addison's eyes on her back, Callie quickly hid her Bid Day Card and snuck to the corner of the room to open it. Taking a few deep breaths, she carefully opened the seal and slipped the card out of the envelope. She couldn't believe her eyes when she saw the card. She did it. She got in.
"Here they come everybody," announced Teddy excitedly.
Arizona held onto Lexis as they both bounced on their feet in the front yard. They could hear their songs being chanted but couldn't see any girls yet. All of their sisters were talking elatedly around them. "Lexie. This is really it. We have worked so hard for this. Doesn't it just seem like yesterday we were the babies. Oh my gosh. I can't believe we're not going to be the babies anymore!"
Lexie laughed at Arizona's comment. "We won't be the babies anymore but not there are new girls to be completely clueless whenever we talk about official sorority stuff."
"Good point. Here they come!"
The new sisters came around the corner, led by the Alpha Phi's Rho Gammas. They were chanting excitedly and wearing their Victoria Secret inspired Bid Day shirts that said 'Alpha Phi Welcomes it's Spring Collection.' Arizona's eyes eagerly scanned the crowd for the gorgeous Latina that wouldn't leave her mind. The group got closer and louder but Callie was still nowhere in sight. Finally, the girls got to the yard and the sisters parted so they could be led into the house. They were greeted enthusiastically and Arizona watched every single girl that entered the house. The end of the line was approaching though and she desperately tried looking for Calliope.
She was sorely disappointed though when the last girl walked onto the porch and all of the sisters began filing after the new members into the house. Arizona stayed outside even after everyone was already inside and continued their introductions and hugs. There was no hope though. Callie didn't come to Alpha Phi.
Arizona began making her way up the steps, her head held low. She swiped her card to get in the house, but just as about the door was about to close, she heard a voice. "Wait! I'm coming!"
Heart picking up a beat, Arizona opened the door again and she couldn't believe it when she saw Calliope hurriedly crossing the street to the house. "Calliope." Arizona whispered under her breath, completely overwhelmed with happiness.