Portman

It was almost midnight and I wasn't making out with a girl yet. That was odd for me. It wasn't that there weren't some hot chics there. There were even a few smokin' ones that weren't Delta Nus. But, I don't know why, I just wasn't feeling these girls tonight.

Instead, I kept playing beer pong with Fulton. Fulton Reed, my best friend since I was 12. I know that he is upset, but I also know that there is no way we are going to talk about him and Tammy until both of us are thoroughly drunk. He's about ¾ the way there right now, I'm only about half there. I know it's sad that that is how things go, but at the same time, that's why we are so close. Cap and Banksie will have these talks in the kitchen and shit when they think no one is listening and it sickens me. I mean, if I hear how Sarah completes Banksie one more time, I might throw up. I was raised with four brothers, Fulton was raised by his alcoholic parents, we grew up tough. Banksie is still, even though I love him like a brother, a cake eater. Charlie, well, he was raised by his mom; he has to be in touch with his feminine side. Fulton and I, we aren't like that though. That's what makes us the Bash Brothers. We are fighters, not lovers.

I think that's also what made him so pissed off about Tammy. I mean, since I'm drunk enough to at least think about my feelings, Fulton and I both want that someone that makes us want to feel. Before Tammy, there was no better wingman than Fulton. He could pick up chicks and toss some my way too. I, being a true Bash Brother, of course did the same for him. I don't know if he got tired of it or if his memories of Tammy made him think he was in love, but he stopped for her. It only took me about a week and half though to see he wasn't happy. That's the thing about us, we don't talk, but we know.

I scan the room again after I sink the final ball in the cup. I see a few drunk freshmen "woo"ing in the middle of the living room, Sarah talking to some cute girls, and then I see Julie and Connie. If I blushed, seeing Julie again would make me do it. I feel bad for hitting on her earlier. She is beautiful, but knowing its Cat takes all the hottiness out. It's like seeing a naked picture of a girl and finding out that it's your sister.

Connie, on the other hand, was like seeing a picture of your hot neighbor that you grew up with and, well, ok maybe the picture analogy has gone far enough. The point is that Connie is hot. If it wasn't for the whole Guy thing, I would make a move on her.

"Hey," I mutter at Fulton as he pushes me towards the girls, "what's that for?"

"Jeffie and Ken are wanting to play against two freshies to show off their manliness. Thus, I think it is time that you and I find some beer without ping pong balls in it," Fulton deadpans before moving towards the keg and motioning that he is getting me a cup.

I smirk and move towards Cat and Connie, who are standing by the keg.

"Ladies," I say as I put an arm over Connie's shoulder, "how are we doing this evening?"

Cat smiles, but rolls her eyes. Connie, however, is silent.

"Why so quiet Con?" I ask in the same tone, "Don't worry, I won't tell Guy that you and I are cozy like this."

As soon as the words leave my mouth, I see Cat's eyes go wide and I know I have said something wrong. Fulton hands me my beer and looks confused at the shock on Cat's face as well as whatever expression is on Connie's. Damn her beautiful brown hair, I can't see her face and tell what's up.

"Umm," Connie finally says, taking in big gulps of air, "Guy and I broke up tonight. He has been cheating on me in Kentucky."

Without even thinking, I know that she is going to cry. I pull her tight against my chest and feel my thin shirt become wet from her tears. I wrap my other arm around her and kiss the top of her head.

"You were always too good for him Con," I said softly as I motion for Cat and Fult to give us some space.

I gently rub her back, trying to comfort her while I beat down the urge to drive to KU and kick Guy's ass.

"Come on Con, let's go some place with less people," I say with a sad smile.

She simply nods.