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from Gasden.”
    “Really?” She lifted her chin, all signs of nerves gone. That’s what the match-ups were designed to do. Find connections between sisters and rushees so we could see what the girls were really like.
    “Yeah. Was this a huge transition for you? I remember how crazy it was.”
    “Definitely.” Her eyes lit up a little.
    “Well, that’s why it’s awesome you’re rushing. It’s a great way to build a community. It really helped me adjust.”
    “That’s why I’m here.”
    “Terrific. Well, it’s so awesome meeting you. Could I introduce you to another one of my sisters?”
    “Sure.” She grinned. Nice. I liked Jade and hoped she ended up in the house. I caught Juliet’s eye. She walked over with her rushee.
    “Hey, Mallory.” Juliet stopped in front of us. “This is Manda. She’s interested in the business school too.”
    “Hey, Manda. Juliet, you’ve got to meet Jade. She’s from a town right near mine.”
    I’d only gotten a few words in with Manda when the lights flickered. It was time to show them out. I walked Manda to the door and got in place for another song.
    As soon as the door closed, we regrouped and got ready to do exactly the same thing again and again.
    “Nice job, girls, but remember the smiles!” Danielle grinned. She really was the perfect rush chair. She got more into it than I ever could. Still, I was having a decently good time, and I definitely had a favorite.
    By the end of the first day, the open house, I was exhausted but also hyped up. I was all about going out afterward, and I jumped at the opportunity to hang out with some of the Kappas.
    I wasn’t surprised when we met up at Al’s Pizza. The place served awful food, but the beer was pretty cheap. Not to mention, Reed practically ran the place for his uncle, the owner. Juliet worked a few nights a week there too. In other words, I didn’t need to worry about getting carded. The guys were already waiting for us when we arrived.
    “Hey.” Tanner got out of his seat when he saw us. Juliet and Cara were already pulling chairs over next to their boyfriends.
    “Hey.” I couldn’t deny it was nice to have someone excited to see me. I was used to squeezing in anywhere, realizing none of the guys really cared whether I was there or not.
    “Here, let me get you a seat.” He pulled up a chair next to the one he vacated. He gestured for me to sit.
    I took it, slightly surprised when he pushed me in. I was less surprised when he grabbed the pitcher of beer and filled a glass for me.
    “How was the first day of rush?” He gave me his full attention, his brown eyes setting on mine.
    “It was pretty good. How’s it going for you?”
    “You know how it is for guys. Much less BS.”
    “Yeah. Definitely.” Instead of the carefully orchestrated events the girls had, the guys just threw parties. It was a much nicer system for all involved, but the sorority system wasn’t going to change.
    I decided to give Juliet a hard time. “Reed, you wouldn’t have recognized Juliet today. She was all about the Delta Mu spirit.”
    “Oh yeah, babe? I’d have loved to see it.” He bumped his shoulder against hers.
    Juliet stuck her tongue out at me. “I might start clapping in my sleep.”
    “Just wait until the end of the week. It’s not over yet.”
    “I know.” Juliet leaned back into Reed’s arm.
    I sipped my beer and enjoyed being back with my friends. Sophomore year was starting off well.

Chapter Six
    “Was rush this exhausting when we did it?” I collapsed on my bed after the final night of rush. It was pref night, or preference night if you wanted to be formal. That was the night when the freshman ordered their top houses and the actives made a bid list of the girls we wanted. I hated it. I absolutely hated knowing we’d probably be hurting a lot of girls the next morning. Juliet and Cara hated it too, and that’s why we were meant to be friends. People say sorority girls are callous and mean, but