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   Pledges

   by Stephanie Rose

   (The hottest black sorority recruits new members.) ~~~

   Chapter 5 - Pledge Class:

   The Pledge Class is formed.

   ~~~

   "Ok.  Let's go over this one more time."

   Jade Cross stood ominously over Luci Tennyson.  The women were in Jade's
room at the Mu Lambda Sorority House, with Luci seated in the middle of the
small space.  Jade's sorority sisters, the twins Mya and Brianna Marks,
stood on either side of Luci, arms folded, grimacing down at her.

   "Now, Luci," Jade said, "once you see Tamryn on campus, what are you
going to say?"

   "I'm going to compliment her.  Tell her how pretty her hair is.  How
beautiful I've always thought she was." Luci was shocked at how robotic she
sounded.

   "Good," Jade said.  "Tamryn's very vain about her appearance. 
Compliments are the only things that get her attention."

   Jade paused to fluff up her thick, jet-black hair before continuing. 
"And what are you going to be wearing?"

   Luci stared at the floor.  "Something sexy."

   "Good.  Very good," Jade smiled

   Luci shifted uneasily in her chair.  "I don't know, Jade," she said. 
"Why do I have to go after Tamryn?  I mean, damn!  She's one of the meanest
ones in Rho Sigma Tau."

   Jade shook her head.  To have won so many scholarships, this girl is
dense, she thought.

   "Because," Jade snapped, "as we said before, she's the only one
conceited enough to fall for this.  Sierra and the other girls are too
sharp and too savvy.  Tamryn's just arrogant enough to buy your bullshit."

   Jade ran her hands through her hair, exasperated.  "Anyway, once Tamryn
bites, then what?"

   "I'm going to invite her to my apartment," Luci said.  "And tell her
that I really need to talk to her.  Tell her that I've always wanted to be
with her and that I'd do anything to get her alone."

   "And because she's too smart to go to your apartment, for fear of
running into anyone she knows, what are you going to say when she refuses?"
Jade questioned.

   "I'm going to suggest going to a motel just a few miles off campus.  And
tell her that it's secluded and that there's even a whirlpool tub in the
room."

   Jade smiled.  "Good.  You're a quick learner."

   Mya and Brianna stole a glance at each other.  Mya shook her head.

   Jade ignored them both and grabbed a black bookbag from the side of her
bed.  She went to her desk, packed several items inside, zipped it up and
handed it to Luci.  "Here's everything you need.  You do remember the rest
of the plan, right?"

   Luci's hands shook as she stood and slipped the bookbag over her
shoulder.  "Yeah.  I remember."

   Jade then picked up a small, white envelope from her desk and handed it
to her.  "Good.  And as promised, here's your first payment.  You'll get
the rest when you're done."

   Luci took a quick glance inside, then slid the envelope into her back
pocket.  It was more than enough to pay her bills for the rest of the
semester.  Though her scholarships covered her tuition, books and fees, she
often came up short on her rent and living expenses.

   Now I can cut a few hours from working at the library and have more time
to study, she thought.  However, not one cent of Jade's money could stop
the nauseous feeling that suddenly washed over her.

   Jade walked over to the door and opened it.  "Now, go.  And don't waste
time!  You've only got a couple of days to get this done!"

   Luci flinched at Jade's harsh words.  She went to the door with her
shoulders slumped.

   As she passed by, Jade grabbed her arm.  "And don't forget - your
scholarships depend on this," Jade spat.  "You mess this up and I'll make
certain you lose everything!" Jade turned her arm loose and shoved her out
the door.

   As Luci stumbled out, she turned back as if to say something.  However,
Jade's icy glare quickly changed her mind.  Luci, now spooked, scurried out
of the room and down the hall.

   Jade closed the door, a smug smile on her face as Mya and Brianna
glanced at each other.  Mya shook her head.

   Jade was going way too far this time.

   ~~~

   The warm Virginia sun streamed through the windows as Sierra sat at her
desk, reviewing the last of the pre-pledge paperwork.  It was now
mid-October, and each of the seven lucky ladies that were invited to
pre-pledge had submitted her preliminary application, her essay on why she
wanted to pledge, her resume, unofficial transcript and her list of three
references.

   Sierra was also making notes for the sorority meeting she planned to
hold later in the week.  At the private Pledge Class meeting, her job was
to lead the discussion to determine which girls would make it to the
Private Tea and Interview session and which girls wouldn't.

   By now, Sierra had reviewed all the documents submitted by the seven
girls and discovered that a few more cuts needed to be made.  As she
referred to the papers in front of her, she focused on specific names and
frowned.

   "I hate that I have to reject these girls, but their grades and
references just aren't up to par," she said as she put her head in her
hands.  Her head throbbed at the thought of disappointing anyone, let alone
a girl who was really interested in joining her sorority.

   Sierra sighed as she rubbed her temples.  I need a break, she thought.

   She immediately picked up the phone to call Lina to hang out but then
she hesitated.  They'd only had passing conversations since their huge
fight almost two weeks ago.  They managed to discuss the pledges but
nothing else, with Lina always leaving the room as soon as their business
was completed.

   Sierra sighed again.  She desperately wanted to get back to the
friendship they'd once had, but at the present moment, she didn't have any
ideas.  Hanging up the phone, Sierra just decided to wait and maybe they'd
talk later.

   Needing some alone time, she decided that she needed some relaxation. 
She sat quietly for a moment, and then a thought came to her.  She quickly
pulled on her slippers, packed a few items in her gym bag, slung the bag
over her shoulder, left her suite and went out toward the elevator.

   As she headed up to the roof, she thanked her lucky stars that Rho Sigma
Tau had such wealthy Alumni.  The Alumni Chapter spent millions building an
extravagant Sorority House for the Undergraduates.

   The House featured a state-of-the-art kitchen, an immense living room
and a spacious great room.  There was also a full laundry room, a computer
room, library and three floors of the most lavish suites the girls had ever
seen.

   Additionally, as a final treat to the undergraduates, the Alumni
presented them with an elaborate rooftop terrace.

   In one quarter of the terrace sat the newest and most effective exercise
equipment.  Exercise bikes, treadmills and other fitness equipment had all
been installed in the space.

   Taking up the adjoining quarter was a covered space divided into two
rooms.  One room contained a brand-new steam spa and the other, a
six-person Jacuzzi.

   The remaining half of the terrace was set up as an enormous party space.
Various tables, chairs, a pool table, a DJ booth and even a mid-sized bar
had all been provided by the Alumni Chapter.

   Once Sierra reached the terrace, she went straight to the Jacuzzi room.
She was surprised to find it empty, as the Jacuzzi was a popular hot spot
in the house.  She turned on the water and as it filled, she peeled off her
clothes until she was completely nude.  She pulled her towel out of her gym
bag and hung it on one of the hooks on the wall.

   Once the Jacuzzi was full, Sierra dipped a toe into the warm water. 
Perfect, she thought.  She slipped her naked body into the water and
immediately felt all her muscles relax.

   She lounged in the warm water, feeling all of her stress slip away.  She
sent up another silent "Thanks" for being a member of such a prestigious
and generous sorority.

   Suddenly, she heard a voice boom over the intercom.  "Hello?  Is anyone
in the Jacuzzi room?"

   She jumped out and pressed one of the buttons on the wall near the door.
"Yes.  It's me, Sierra."

   "Anyone else in there?"

   "No.  And who is this?"

   "Donyelle and Kathryn.  We just wanted to come up and relax in the
Jacuzzi for a while."

   Sierra sighed.  She'd really wanted some privacy but she loved her
Sisters too much to disappoint them.  "Sure.  Come on up."

   Sierra slipped back into the Jacuzzi and continued to lounge in the
heated water.  A few minutes later, she heard a soft knock at the door.

   "Come on in," Sierra called out.

   When the door opened, Sierra smiled at the two lovely girls standing in
front of her.

   Donyelle Trent had a warm smile that made her absolutely gorgeous.  Her
rich, mocha-hued body, long and lean, was dressed in only a soft-pink
bikini top and denim shorts.  Sierra eyed her small, round breasts, barely
contained by the tiny bikini top, and licked her lips.

   Donyelle had the most beautiful face Sierra had ever seen, with
perfectly-arched eyebrows, dreamy almond-shaped eyes, a cute, pert nose and
kissably lickable lips.  She usually wore her jet-black hair straight back,
without any curls or waves.  Making Sierra think of the Queen Cleopatra,
she thought it was the perfect style for such a regal princess.

   A senior, Donyelle majored in Political Science and already had a job
lined up on Capitol Hill after graduation.  Sierra teased her regularly,
saying that Donyelle would be the hottest congressional intern on the Hill.
Donyelle just teased back, saying that she certainly hoped so.

   Kathryn Boone was more demure but just as beautiful.  A senior Music
major, she had a luscious, full figure that always made Sierra pause. 
Kathryn wore an oversized sorority T-shirt that covered her full, ripe
breasts and thick, rounded hips.  However, as she moved, Sierra saw her
white bikini bottom peeking from underneath her shirt.  The sight of
Kathryn's long, thick, curvy legs made Sierra rethink her decision to sit
in the Jacuzzi alone.

   The biracial daughter of an African-American jazz songstress and a
Caucasian jazz percussionist, Kathryn's heritage was fully reflected in her
appearance.  Kathryn had a lovely, warm, golden complexion along with
expressive eyes and keen features, which gave her a soft, angelic look.

   Her natural hair was sandy-brown, thick and full, complete with
rambunctious ringlets.  Because both of her parents were successful jazz
musicians, she wanted a laid-back hairstyle that matched the mellow
easiness of her lifestyle.  Thus, she normally blow-dried her hair straight
and styled it into loose waves that fell over her shoulders.  Her lengthy,
wavy tresses, coupled with her pretty face, made Kathryn an absolute dream,
and made Sierra smile as now she stared at her.

   "Hey Sierra," they said in unison.

   "I hope we're not bothering you," Kathryn offered as they set their
towels on the benches in the corner of the room.

   "No," Sierra sighed.  "Come and sit with me for a moment."

   Donyelle removed her shorts as Kathryn stripped off her top.  Clad only
in sexy, two-piece bathing suits, the ladies took a seat on the edge of the
Jacuzzi as Sierra continued to lounge in the warm water.  The twosome
slipped their legs into the swirling bubbles, enjoying the ticklish
feelings rushing through them.

   Perched delicately on the edge of the Jacuzzi, Kathryn continued
splashing her legs in the hot water as Donyelle eyed her generous breasts.
Catching the look, a blazing inferno rose in Kathryn, exciting her to a
fever pitch.

   Sierra also stared at Kathryn's breasts, which were straining against
her dangerously thin, white bikini top.  As she studied them, a warm flush
raced though her.  She and Kathryn had a delicious history together and,
coupled with the beautiful Donyelle, Sierra realized that she was in the
perfect position to really relax.

   However, when Sierra looked up at Kathryn's pretty face, she suddenly
drew back.  Rather than seeing Kathryn, she was shocked to see Lina's face
instead.

   Sierra stopped cold.  She shook her head, trying to clear her mind of
the image of her former best friend.

   Kathryn looked around.  "Are you ok, Sierra?"

   "Ladies, I have to leave.  I can't do this right now." Sierra jumped out
of the Jacuzzi, grabbed her towel and ran out of the room.

   Kathryn and Donyelle just stared at each other.

   "What the hell was that?" Donyelle asked as she watched the door close.

   Kathryn just shrugged her shoulders and pulled her legs out of the
water. "I have no idea.  She looked pretty spooked, though," she said as
she lay back on the wooden planks.  Then she propped up on one elbow. 
"Maybe she's just not into it."

   Donyelle scooted back from the edge of the Jacuzzi and lay next to
Kathryn.  She smiled as she reached for Kathryn's breasts.  "Thank goodness
I'm still into it," she said as she gently stroked her lover's silky skin.

   A soft moan escaped Kathryn's lips.  "Do it, baby."

   Donyelle grinned as she bent her head to Kathryn's smooth, plump globes.
First, she rubbed her face against the soft, damp skin that spilled out of
the bikini top.  Then Donyelle's tongue escaped her lips and she took a
long lick at Kathryn's moist flesh.

   "Ahhh," Kathryn sighed as Donyelle's tongue swirled all over her heated
skin.  She squealed when Donyelle pulled the bikini top aside and captured
her stiff nipple between her lips.  "Oh yes," Kathryn whispered as she sat
up and braced herself on both elbows.  "Yes, baby.  Yes!"

   Donyelle slowly laved Kathryn's full, bountiful breasts.  Donyelle loved
the thick woman, never tiring of her soft, healthy body.  She reached
behind Kathryn and untied the bikini top.  As she lifted the soft material
and tossed it into the Jacuzzi, Donyelle drew in a sharp breath.  Kathryn's
golden breasts stood firm, capped by stiff, dark brown nipples.

   A delicious tingle raced through Donyelle as she pushed Kathryn all the
way down onto the wooden floor and climbed on top of her.  She passionately
slid her hands through Kathryn's hair and gripped the back of her head.

   In a flash, Donyelle's mind took her back to when they first met.  Even
back then, she felt the immediate attraction.  Kathryn sat right in front
of her in their freshman English class.  She often pulled her hair up and
Donyelle spent several weeks silently admiring the young beauty's smooth
neck and shoulders, dreaming of the moment when she could press her lips
against the soft, sweet skin.

   In the present moment, Donyelle looked Kathryn in her eyes and slowly
leaned in.  The first touch of her soft lips to Kathryn's was simply
electric.  The spark coursed between them like lightening.

   Kathryn parted her lips to allow Donyelle's tongue in.  She moaned in
pleasure as Donyelle feverishly explored her wanting mouth.  The ladies
kissed and caressed for several long moments.  Kathryn was lightheaded at
the emotion pouring into her from Donyelle's tender touch.

   Not wanting to wait any further, Donyelle placed a soft trail of kisses
all over Kathryn's neck.  She nipped the smooth skin, loving the way
Kathryn squirmed in pleasure.  She went back up and tongued Kathryn's
earlobes, gently biting the softness she found there.

   Kathryn shivered as her lover found her spot.  She moaned as Donyelle
tenderly laved her soft skin.  She reached up and stroked Donyelle's silky
black hair.  "Oh honey, yes!"

   Kathryn's mind traveled back to their freshman English class.  Sitting
in front of Donyelle, she often sensed the gorgeous goddess' eyes on her,
dissecting her every move.  It took a few weeks, but one day she got tired
of waiting for Donyelle to make the first move.  Before class began, she
turned around and asked Donyelle if they could study together that
afternoon.  They've been inseparable ever since.

   Urged on by Kathryn's pleasure, Donyelle trailed more kisses down
Kathryn's neck and collarbone.  She cupped her girlfriend's full breasts in
her hand and ran her thumbs over the hard nipples until Kathryn screamed in
ecstasy.

   Before Kathryn knew what was happening, Donyelle took her rigid nipple
into her mouth and sucked deeply.  Kathryn's moans rang in her ears as
Donyelle licked and sucked the firm peak.

   "Yes!" Kathryn cried.  "Donni, yes!" She twisted back and forth, unable
to handle the extreme pleasure she was feeling.

   Donyelle lifted her head and stared at Kathryn's face.  She grinned when
she saw Kathryn's eyes close in sheer delight.  She immediately determined
to make Kathryn explode in the ultimate ecstasy.

   She slipped Kathryn's bikini bottom down until the lovely woman was
completely nude.  She looked at the soft triangle between Kathryn's legs
and licked her lips.

   "Are you ready, honey?" Donyelle whispered as she took her place between
Kathryn's outstretched legs.  She leaned forward and inhaled deeply, taking
in the familiar scent she loved so much.  Tingling with raw desire,
Donyelle leaned in to take a long lick at Kathryn's wetness and enjoy even
more of the girl's intimate fragrance.

   "That's it, baby," Kathryn sighed as she shivered at the tingling touch.
"That feels so good!"

   Hungrily, Donyelle licked and sucked the sticky sweetness deep between
Kathryn's legs.  She lost herself in the liquid honey that flowed from
Kathryn's core.  She pointed her tongue and teased Kathryn's pink clit,
stimulating the pink jewel until Kathryn bucked against her mouth.

   "Don't stop, baby!" Kathryn moaned.  "Please!"

   Donyelle gripped Kathryn's hips and pulled her tightly against her
mouth. Her tongue worked slowly and gently over Kathryn's clit, making the
girl wiggle on the heated wooden planks beneath her

   Kathryn was outdone.  The intense pleasure made her mind spin in a
thousand different directions.  "Yes, honey!  Yes!" she cried as she
grabbed her breasts and tweaked her stiff nipples, increasing her pleasure.

   Donyelle used her tongue to trace exotic designs over Kathryn's wet
pussy, feeling even more of the sensual wetness all over her lips and
tongue.

   "Faster!" Kathryn cried.  "Faster!"

   Donyelle chuckled as she slowed her tongue strokes almost to a
standstill.  "I'm not in a rush," she teased.  "You're just gonna have to
lie there and take it, baby."

   "Noooo!" Kathryn moaned.

   "Yessss!" Donyelle replied as she licked her fingers.  "Nice and slow,
baby" she said as she slid her index finger deep into Kathryn's pussy.

   "Ahhhhh!" Kathryn felt the erotic intrusion wiggling inside of her and
she snapped.  "Yes, Donni!  Make me cum!  Please!"

   Donyelle added a second finger and returned to taking long laps at
Kathryn's wet pussy and clit.  The taste of Kathryn's honey was a delicious
blend of passion, heat and wetness.  The hairs on Kathryn's soft mound
tickled her nose as she dove in for more of Kathryn's sweet sugar.

   Donyelle increased her pace as Kathryn bucked against her mouth.  She
grabbed Kathryn's hips even tighter and buried herself in the luscious
sweet and savory taste of Kathryn's pussy.

   "Cum for me, honey!  Cum right in my mouth!" Donyelle hunkered down and
licked even faster, rotating her fingers deeply into Kathryn's core.

   Sparks erupted in Kathryn's body as she raced to her climax.  "Ooooh!"
Kathryn cried out.  "I'm cumming!  Yessss!"

   Donyelle continued licking and sucking every drop of Kathryn's sweet
nectar, until she felt a marked tension in Kathryn's limbs.

   Instinctively, Kathryn wrapped her legs around Donyelle's neck and
squeezed tight as she braced herself for her explosive climax.  Suddenly,
Donyelle's fingers reached that extra-special spot deep within in her
womanhood and she almost leapt out of her skin.  "Now!" Kathryn cried.  "Oh
God, now!"

   Almost in slow motion, Kathryn's entire body exploded as a raw, intense
heat that raced through her.  She cried and screamed out her passion as
Donyelle sucked hard on her clit.

   Donyelle continued lapping the sugary sweetness for several long
minutes. She only stopped when Kathryn lifted her head up, panting.

   Finally, after several passionate moments, their breathing began to
return to normal.  Donyelle raised up, lay next to Kathryn and gently
stroked her soft ringlets.  The steam from the Jacuzzi made Kathryn's hair
revert from its straightened state back into wild, unruly curls.

   "Kat, your hair's back curly again," Donyelle whispered.  "I'm sorry,
honey.  I know how long it took you to get it straight."

   "You think I care about that?" Kathryn said as she stretched out her
arms.  "Come here, baby.  I'll show you what I really care about."

   The girls laughed as they moved into each other's arms and shared
several tender kisses.  Eventually, they sat up and slowly eased into the
hot water.  They continued their embrace as the heated bubbles slipped
around them and surrounded them warmly.

   ~~~

   Luci stood nervously in the third-floor hallway of the Burns Building.
Located on the southwest corner of campus, it was the home of the school's
TV and radio studios.

   She looked down at the piece of paper in her shaking hands.  "This
schedule says that Tamryn got out of class ten minutes ago," she said. 
"Where is she?"

   She shifted nervously as she retied the belt on her silver trenchcoat
even tighter.  "How did I get myself into this mess?" she muttered.  "I
mean, Jade can't really take away my scholarships, can she?"

   Luci took her cell phone out of her coat pocket.  "I have Monica
Knight's phone number from the Organic Chemistry study group.  I'll just
call her.  She'll know what to do."

   Then she stopped cold.  "But if I go ahead with this," she whispered,
"maybe I'll actually get in the sorority?"

   She shook her head.  "No.  I don't want to get in this way.  And if...I
mean when they find out, I'll be out for sure."

   Then she thought about the rent receipt in her desk drawer.  She'd just
paid two months in advance.  "I've already used most of the money, so
technically I'm an accomplice, right?" She sighed heavily.  "What the hell
am I going to do?"

   Just then, Tamryn rounded the corner, chatting animatedly with and
flanked by two vivacious girls.  The trio was equally beautiful and, for a
split second, Luci was amazed at how beautiful Tamryn really was.

   Tamryn's jet-black, waist-length hair fluttered with her quick steps. 
She wore a snug, white short-sleeved sweater with gold strands threaded
through it, along with a tiny white miniskirt.  Her slender arms, lean legs
and the rest of her toffee-colored skin had been rubbed with a fragrant
body oil until it gleamed against the soft fabric.  Her radiant smile and
soft facial features made her absolutely gorgeous.

   Luci gathered her courage and waited until she was just about to pass
by. The exotic scent of Tamryn's body oil almost threw her off, but she
recovered quickly.

   "Ummm...Tamryn?"

   Tamryn ignored her and kept right on walking.

   Luci sighed.  "Tamryn!"

   Tamryn stopped and turned around.  "Yes?" she spat.

   "Ummm...Can I talk to you for a second?"

   Tamryn rolled her eyes.  "Can't you see I'm busy?"

   "Please?  Just for a second?"

   Tamryn motioned for the girls to wait as she grabbed Luci's arm and led
her down a second hallway.  "Make it quick, Luci."

   Luci fidgeted with her hands.  "I...I was hoping we could talk.  It's
important."

   Tamryn opened her mouth to dismiss the girl, but quickly shut it as Luci
undid the belt on her trenchcoat and carefully opened it so that no one
else could see.

   Tamryn gasped.

   Luci donned a tiny, soft white, spaghetti-strap tank top.  Her round,
pert breasts threatened to spill out as her rigid nipples strained against
the thin material.  Luci's sexy hips and thighs were covered with a pair of
tight, midnight-black hot pants.  Thigh-high black patent-leather boots,
over her long, slender, cocoa-brown legs, sealed the deal.

   "I've always wanted you, Tamryn," Luci whispered.  "Please don't send me
away."

   Tamryn stared at her in a daze.  A wave of passion raced through her as
she looked at Luci's hot, trim body.  Suddenly, Tamryn looked over at a
group of students walking towards them.

   Tamryn took one last lustful glance at Luci's outfit.  In a flash, the
decision had been made.  Unfortunately, Tamryn's throbbing pussy overrode
her brain.

   She licked her lips as she grabbed Luci's arm.  "Close up that coat and
come with me."

   ~~~

   "So, for the camera, please give me your name and your relation to the
organization."

   Angela Patton adjusted her videocamera, trying to obtain the perfect
angle so she could capture the beauty of the woman sitting before her.  The
ladies were comfortably situated in Rochelle Grayson's elegantly designed
living room and the warm scent of apple spice tea wafted in from the
kitchen.

   Rochelle smiled warmly and looked directly into the lens.  "Hi.  My name
is Rochelle Grayson.  I'm a Rho Sigma Tau, Class of 2004 and I'm currently
the Alumni Chapter Secretary."

   "And what makes Rho Sigma Tau so special to you?"

   "I love each and every one of these women," Rochelle said with pride. 
"Each of them gave me permission to be myself.  To be who I really am.  To
be my true, genuine self.  And I'm thankful and grateful that we've gotten
to know each other."

   Angela smiled.  "Next question: What three words would you use to
describe our Sorority?"

   Rochelle thought for a moment.  "Probably...smart, sexy and savvy."

   Angela grinned.  "Great choice of words."

   "Thanks." Then Rochelle paused.  "Angela?  Can you turn that off for a
moment?"

   Angela frowned as she hit the power switch.  "Is something wrong?"

   Rochelle patted the cushion next to her.  "Come.  Sit."

   As she walked to the sofa, Angela smoothed down her thin, cotton
strapless minidress.  The scant material displayed all but a tiny portion
of her golden, buttery-soft skin.  Slightly embarrassed at showing so much
of her body, she tugged on it again.

   The light taps of her 3-inch wedge heels rang out on Rochelle's hardwood
floors as she went to take her seat next to Rochelle.  As she sat, Angela
took a closer look at the lovely woman.

   Rochelle, an executive assistant to a Fortune 500 CEO, was a bright and
talented woman.  She used her extensive organizational skills to benefit
both her employer and the Sorority.  However, her natural beauty far
outshined her professional talents.

   Rochelle's bright, pretty smile and beautifully soft, honey-colored skin
made her the darling of the Sorority.  Her dark brown hair had subtle
auburn highlights and was cut into a cute bob that bounced with her every
movement.  Her soft, supple body was dressed casually in a rose-colored
v-neck top that accentuated her full bosom and a pair of tight jeans that
hugged her curvy hips and thighs.

   Before she knew it, Angela licked her lips as she looked at Rochelle's
generous cleavage.  Catching herself, and embarrassed to be staring, Angela
nervously tugged on her skirt again.

   "Don't," Rochelle said, reaching out to touch Angela's soft, golden
thigh.  "You have nice legs," she smiled.

   A warm heat rushed through Angela.  "Thanks," she said, lowering her
eyes.

   Rochelle placed her hand on Angela's chin and raised it until their eyes
met.  "I spoke to Grace Hollis," Rochelle whispered.  "She told me
everything about you.  She told me how talented you are."

   Angela stiffened.

   "It's ok, honey," Rochelle reassured as she released her grip on
Angela's chin and went back to stroking Angela's soft, silky thigh.  "Grace
told me that you were extremely talented.  That you're a natural."

   Before Angela knew what hit her, Rochelle had stripped off her top and
her jeans.  Then she scooted around until her back was against the arm of
the sofa.  She slid down to lay flat on the couch and lifted her legs onto
the cushion.  "Come here, honey," Rochelle said.  "Come sit on my face!"

   Angela's mouth dropped open.  However, never one to refuse a beautiful
woman, Angela stood up, quickly stripped off her panties and then moved to
take off her minidress.

   "No, honey," Rochelle said eagerly.  "Leave your dress on.  And your
shoes."

   Angela shook her head, still not believing her incredible luck, and
carefully eased onto the sofa.  She placed one knee on the far side of
Rochelle's head.  As Angela eased her other knee down onto the cushion, her
naked pussy was right above Rochelle's wiggling tongue.

   Rochelle reached up, grabbed Angela's tight ass and pulled her down
hard. The contact between Rochelle's tongue and Angela's slippery sweet
sugar was electric.

   "Ohhhh," Angela moaned as she held up her dress with one hand.  With the
other, she tugged down the bodice of her dress.  She stroked and pinched
her nipples as Rochelle's wicked tongue made contact with her turgid clit.
"Rochelle!  That feels so good," she sighed.

   "You taste so good, sweetheart," Rochelle moaned into Angela's wet
pussy. Rochelle worked her eager tongue over the tiny clit above her until
she heard Angela's cries ring in her ears.

   "Please don't stop!" Angela bucked violently as her passion began to
crest.  "Rochelle, yes!"

   "I got you, baby," Rochelle groaned as she quickly licked two of her
fingers and slid them deep inside Angela's warm wetness.  She felt the
heated walls close tightly over her digits as she darted her tongue even
faster over Angela's sensitive clit.

   "Oh fuck!" Angela exclaimed as her body shook in ecstasy.  "Ahhhh!"

   Rochelle grinned as the golden beauty bucked against her lips and
tongue. She pressed her lips even tighter against Angela's wetness as her
hands rubbed and stroked Angela's smooth hips and thighs.

   "Oh honey," Angela moaned.  "Just don't stop, baby!  Please don't stop!"
She hunkered down and rode Rochelle's long, pointed tongue as she held on
to the arm of the sofa.  "Just like that, baby!"

   Rochelle felt Angela's body tensing and she worked even harder to bring
the beautiful girl to the ultimate climax.  She kissed, licked and teased
Angela's delicate clit until she felt Angela's hot thighs clamping over
her. "Now, baby!  Cum for me now!" Rochelle urged.

   All of a sudden, Angela's body stiffened.  Then she yelled at the top of
her lungs.

   "Now, honey!  Now!  I'm cumming!" Angela's back arched as electric
shocks of intense pleasure hit her like a powerful force of nature. 
"Yessss!" she cried.

   Rochelle gripped Angela's hips tightly and pressed her mouth full onto
Angela's pussy.  She drank the sweet honey as it flowed copiously over her
lips and tongue.  "Mmmmm," she moaned.  "Give me more, baby.  Give me all
you've got."

   Angela twisted and turned, still riding the erotic waves until she was
spent.  Panting, she carefully lifted herself up and collapsed at the other
end of the sofa.  She looked at Rochelle and grinned.

   "That was fantastic," Angela giggled.  "But we have to finish this
interview, don't we?"

   "Of course we do, honey," Rochelle said as she struggled to catch her
breath.  "But no one said we have to do it down here."

   Confusion spread over Angela's face.

   "Come on, honey," Rochelle urged as she stood up.  She extended her hand
to Angela.  "Grab that camera and come upstairs, darling.  I have so much
more to show you..."

   ~~~

   Luci sat nervously on the edge of the bed, waiting for Tamryn to come
out of the bathroom.  As she looked around, she realized that this tiny
room on the second floor of the Dusty Rose Motel really was dusty.  And
borderline seedy.

   Needing something to do, for the umpteenth time, Luci carefully adjusted
her purse, which sat on the nightstand next to the bed.

   She frowned at the nauseous feeling in the pit of her stomach.  "This is
not going to end well," she murmured.

   The bathroom door opened and Tamryn walked out, completely nude.  She
went to the bed and lay down on top of the thin, dingy comforter.

   "So," Tamryn said as she spread her legs.  "Hurry up and get started.  I
don't have much time."

   Luci hesitated.

   "What are you waiting for," Tamryn taunted.  "You did say that you'd do
anything to get into the Sorority, right?" She opened her legs even wider.
"And, best believe, this is your only chance, so get to it."

   Luci stared at the dark triangle between Tamryn's legs.  For a second,
she was actually enticed by the sweet nectar that glistened from Tamryn's
pussy.  Instinctively, she licked her lips as she studied Tamryn's plump
inner and outer pussy lips.

   Luci had to admit that Tamryn was simply gorgeous.  Her heart began to
race at the thought of tasting such a sweet-looking pussy.

   Then she glanced up at the rest of Tamryn's tight body.  The girl's
long, dark hair cascaded down her shoulders and fanned over her soft, pert
breasts.  Hours of strenuous exercise made Tamryn's stomach and thighs
rock-hard and well defined.  Amazingly, her toffee-colored skin still
gleamed from her fragrant body oil.

   Luci's mouth began to water at the expanse of lovely, soft skin in front
of her.

   "Come on," Tamryn barked.  "I don't have all day!"

   Luci sighed as her passion waned at the harsh words.  She crawled onto
the bed and positioned herself between the open legs.  She placed a
tentative kiss on the inside of Tamryn's upper thigh.

   "Fuck yes!" Tamryn screamed.  She grabbed Luci's hair and pressed her
face against her groin.

   Luci flinched at the sudden pain, but was immediately caught up in the
passionate joy of tasting another woman.  She slowly flicked her tongue
back and forth over Tamryn's slippery slit as the girl wriggled beneath
her. Surprisingly sweet, Luci was shocked that she actually enjoyed the
taste.  She buried her head deeper and licked even faster.

   "Oh fuck!" Tamryn groaned.  "Do it harder and faster!  Rough, baby,
rough!"

   Suddenly disheartened with Tamryn's sharpness, Luci focused on finishing
her off as quickly as possible.  She took two fingers and slid them deftly
into Tamryn's pussy as she continued licking and kissing her soft wetness.
She pumped her fingers quickly while trying to reach as deeply as she
possibly could.

   Surprisingly, Tamryn loved Luci's forcefulness.  Living a life that was
often devoid of true love and genuine affection, Tamryn wasn't accustomed
to soft and tender lovemaking.

   Suddenly, Luci's fingers hit deep and reached Tamryn's sweet spot. 
"Yes!" Tamryn exclaimed as she took one hand and pinched her nipples.  Her
other hand slid down to her clit and started rubbing it furiously. 
"Ohhhhh!"

   Over and over, Luci crossed her fingers inside Tamryn and rotated her
wrist.  Feeling Tamryn tense up, Luci closed her eyes and licked the girl's
swollen clit for all she was worth.

   After several long moments, the blaze that roared inside of Tamryn
suddenly peaked, and she thrust hard against Luci.  "I'm cumming," Tamryn
screamed.  "I'm cumming!  Now!"

   Tamryn exploded from the inside out, and she nearly leapt off the bed.
She howled in pleasure, loving the feel of the plunging fingers deep inside
of her.  Her body twisted and jerked as she continued riding the carnal
waves of the most intimate gratification.

   Once she was spent, Tamryn finally calmed down.  Luci pulled her face
from Tamryn's pussy and lay at the foot of the bed.  A wry smile spread
across her face as she watched Tamryn gasping for breath.  "Don't choke,
bitch," Luci murmured.

   Tamryn caught Luci's glance and rolled her eyes.  She sat up in the bed,
panting.  "Not bad, scrub.  But I've had better though."

   Tamryn climbed out of bed and padded over to her purse on the table. 
She reached in and pulled out a cigarette and a lighter.  She placed the
cigarette between her thin lips.

   Luci tried to choose her next words carefully, but she failed miserably.
"So...I'm in?" she asked in a rush.

   Tamryn just stared at her.

   Luci's eyes dropped to the floor as several long moments passed.  Then a
loud sound broke through the silence.

   "Click!"

   Luci flinched at the sound of Tamryn's lighter.  She looked up and
watched as Tamryn lit the cigarette and took a long, slow drag.  She
continued watching as Tamryn took several long puffs.

   Tamryn finally looked up and stared Luci right in the eye.  "Are you in?
Are you kidding?  Of course not!"

   Luci turned beet red.

   Tamryn's eyes were like steel.  "Why would I let a loser like you into
my Sorority?" she said as she flicked an ash right onto the floor. 
"Actually, you can consider yourself officially out.  Forever."

   "But..."

   "But, nothing.  I'd never let someone fuck her way into my Sorority. 
Have you lost your mind?"

   Tamryn walked over to the bed and stood over Luci.  "In fact, I plan to
tell the girls that you tried to seduce me.  That way, you'll never get
in!"

   Tamryn shook her long mane out.  "Now get dressed and get out.  You paid
for an hour, so I still have some time left.  And I want to spend it
alone." She walked back over to the table, still nude, sat down and took
another long pull of her cigarette.

   Luci quickly pulled her clothes on.  However, when she got to her
thigh-high boots, she had trouble pulling them on.  She'd only gotten the
first one on when Tamryn's eyes closed into slits.

   "Hurry up!" Tamryn shouted.

   Luci, now spooked, gathered her other boot in her arms, along with her
trenchcoat, and grabbed her bookbag from the floor by the bed.  Then she
practically ran to the nightstand, grabbed her purse, slung it over her
shoulder and sped to the door.

   "Good riddance!" Tamryn shouted as Luci ran out and slammed the door.

   Luci stood outside, the chill of the afternoon air whipping around her,
with tears slipping from the corners of her eyes.

   As she walked toward the stairwell, she caught her reflection in one of
the motel room windows and she gasped.

   Her hair and her clothing were disheveled.  Her makeup, once carefully
applied, had been smeared.  Her bookbag, her second thigh-high boot and her
trenchcoat were all stuffed in her arms.  Then she felt a sharp chill
underneath her.  She looked down to see her bare foot on the concrete. 
More tears slid down her face.

   Suddenly she had a thought.  She shifted the items in her hand as she
twisted her purse to the front.  Her tears suddenly dried and Luci smiled
as she opened it.

   "Fuck you, Tamryn!" Luci spat as she saw the blinking red light of the
mini videocamera.

   ~~~

   "Tonight's meeting of Rho Sigma Tau Sorority, Incorporated will now come
to order," Sierra said as she stood at the podium in the Sorority House's
living room.  It was a warm Monday night in mid-October, and all of the
Sisters were gathered together, ready for the meeting to begin.

   "Candace," Sierra began, "would you take the roll and give us the
minutes from our last meeting, please?"

   Candace quickly stammered through the roll call and her Secretary's
report, and then took her seat.

   Sierra stepped to the podium again.  "Ok, ladies.  Tonight is our Pledge
Class meeting.  Here, we'll discuss the seven potential pledges and decide
which ladies will be invited to pledge and which ladies won't."

   Sierra checked her notes before continuing.  "As it stands now, four of
the potentials have passed my initial review.  Their grades are on point,
their essays and applications were done well and their references were
glowing.  The girls I recommend are Roxanne "Roxie" Baker, Nadia Coleman,
Michelle "Mickie" Erwin and Kara Scott."

   Sierra looked around the room.  "Ok.  Let's discuss these names.  Lina,
as Dean of Pledges, why don't you start?"

   Lina looked through her pledge folder.  "I like all four girls.  They're
intelligent, accomplished and have great potential to be good Sisters."

   "I really like those four, too," Corinne Archer said as her analytical
nature took over.  A senior Finance major, she loved to analyze facts and
come up with logical solutions to problems.  "Like I've said before, those
are the best girls out of them all.  Intelligent, dedicated and focused. 
Can't get much better than that." Corinne shook out her long microbraids as
the other girls nodded.

   "Anyone else?" Sierra asked.

   "I like them too," Brandi said.  "Very nice and very smart."

   "And gorgeous," Angela piped in.

   The other Sisters laughed as they nodded their assent.

   "True," Sierra chuckled.  "But anyone not in favor of letting them
continue with the pledging process?"

   No one spoke.

   "Ok, great," Sierra said.  "For now, those four are set."

   Sierra paused as they checked her notes again.  "Now for the other three
girls.  As for Gwen Adams?  I've checked her unofficial transcript and,
unfortunately, her grade point average just doesn't meet our standards. 
I'm sad too, because her references were fantastic.  As such, I don't
recommend that we admit her to pledge.  Any discussion?"

   "Her essay was great as well," Candace said.  "I'm sorry too."

   Sierra looked around.  "Any other comments as to why we shouldn't accept
Gwen Adams?"

   The Sisters shook their heads.

   Sierra continued.  "Ok.  As for Jalissa Townsend?  Her references
weren't great at all.  In fact, more than one of her professors said that
though she gets decent grades, her attendance is spotty, at best. 
Therefore, I don't recommend that we admit her to pledge.  Any discussion?"

   "Nope," Miko said.  "References are just as important as all of the
other qualifications."

   Kayla Seyburn raised her hand.  "I agree with Miko," she said in her
sultry southern accent.  Kayla, a graduating senior from Georgia, majoring
in Art History, was bubbly and lighthearted, but took her sorority very
seriously.  Her warm, pecan-colored skin and her pretty, dark eyes sparkled
just like the expensive rings on her slim fingers, as she passionately
expressed herself.  "I can't co-sign her if no one else will."

   Sierra nodded.  "Any other comments as to why we shouldn't accept
Jalissa Townsend?"

   Again, the Sisters shook their heads.

   Sierra checked her list again and sighed.  "Ok.  Next up, is Luci
Tennyson.  And y'all, I'm not sure about Luci.  I mean, her grades are
stellar.  Her references too.  But I'm just not sure about her confidence
level.  Any discussion?"

   Tamryn promptly raised her hand.  "I vote no.  Period.  End of story,"
she said as she reflected on her romp with Luci.

   "Why not?" Brandi asked.

   Tamryn froze.  "Well," she stuttered, "I just don't think she's Rho
Sigma Tau material.  I don't trust her.  She seems like the type to sleep
with someone to get what she wanted.  You don't want someone like that in
the Sorority, do you?"

   Sharon Edison, a sophomore Secondary Education major snorted and tossed
her long, brown hair over her shoulder.  "Tamryn, you're way out of line.
Luci's too timid to do something that bold.  And she doesn't seem to be
sneaky at all.  You're just blowing smoke as usual," she said, her hazel
eyes blazing at Tamryn's accusation.

   "Besides," Donyelle added, "what Sister would sleep with a potential
pledge?  That's grounds to get kicked out of the Sorority permanently.  I
mean, a little fooling around with actual pledges is ok.  That's within the
rules.  But sleeping with a potential?  A girl that hasn't been bound by
the pledge code yet?  What kind of nutcase would risk expulsion for a cheap
lay?"

   Tamryn sat dead silent.

   "Anyway, let's get back to Luci," Ebony Ngena said in her regal
Senegalese accent.  "I agree about not taking her this year but I'd let her
apply next year."

   Monica interjected.  "She's in my Organic Chemistry class, so I see her
often.  I like her too, but I just don't think she's ready.  I vote for a
`not yet.'"

   Sierra smiled.  Monica's compassion always impressed her.  She thought
about Jana's suggestion to keep her eye on Monica to see if she'd make a
good President for next year.  So far, Monica was passing the all the tests
with flying colors.

   Sierra held up her hand.  "Ok.  Let's wrap this up.  Any other comments
as to why we shouldn't accept Luci Tennyson?"

   No one else spoke.

   "Ok, ladies.  Let's take a vote.  All those in favor of accepting the
first four potentials, Roxanne Baker, Nadia Coleman, Michelle Erwin and
Kara Scott, please raise your hands."

   The vote was unanimous.

   "Ok.  Looks like we're all in agreement.  Those four ladies will now be
invited to our Private Tea and Interview session.  It's scheduled for this
coming Thursday at 7pm.  We'll have it here at the House in the upstairs
library.  In the conference room."

   Sierra paused before continuing.  "Tomorrow Lina and I will personally
deliver their Private Tea invitations.  And if all goes well with the Tea
and with their interviews, we'll make sure to hand-deliver each of their
official application packets.  They'll have just over a week to send them
back to us."

   She paused again to let Candace catch up with her note-taking.  "Now,
once the four ladies fill out the official application, they'll need to
submit it along with their official transcript and their check for the
intake fees.  Once I have everything back, Lina and I will look it over. 
If all of their packets are ok, we'll send them to our National Office for
their review and certification.  Depending upon how fast Nationals gives
their approval, we could have our brand-new Pledge Class by Thanksgiving."

   All the girls started cheering.

   "Ok, ok, ladies," Sierra laughed as she held up her hand.  "We're almost
done.  Now for the bad news.  As for Gwen and Jalissa?  All in favor of
dismissing their applications?"

   All the Sisters raised their hands.

   "Ok," Sierra said.  "And as for Luci?  All in favor of dismissing her
application for now, but allowing her to apply again in the future?"

   All but Tamryn raised their hands.

   "Ok," Sierra said.  "Because it's never easy to send the rejection
letters, I'll handle those personally." Then she looked around.  "Is there
anything else?"

   No one spoke.

   Sierra smiled.  "Ok, ladies.  Meeting adjourned."

   ~~~

   The next afternoon, in a small dorm room in Robinson Hall, Mickie and
Roxie lay comfortably in Roxie's bed.

   Roxie was on her back while Mickie lay next to her, cuddled up close. 
Mickie gently stroked Roxie's dark brown locs and twisted them around her
fingers.

   Without warning, Mickie leaned down, pressed her soft lips against her
lover's and kissed her deeply.  A passionate heat surged through Roxie as
she parted her lips for Mickie's forceful tongue.  They kissed for several
long, delicious moments as they loved and cherished each other's touch.

   Suddenly, they heard a knock at the door.  Groaning, Roxie crawled out
of bed and flung open the door, exasperated.

   She was surprised to see that no one was there.  However, a large, pink
envelope lay in front of their door.

   When the realization hit, Roxie squealed with joy.  "Mickie!"

   Snatching the envelope up, Roxie excitedly opened it.  She quickly read
the letters inside, then jumped onto the bed and grabbed Mickie in a tight
embrace.

   "We're in, Mickie!  We're in!" Then Roxie paused.  "Well, we're not in
yet.  But we're invited to their Private Tea!  Isn't that great?"

   "That's fantastic," Mickie said as she slid her hand underneath Roxie's
top and fondled her stiff nipples.  "But it's not as great as you."

   Roxie blushed as a raw, erotic heat flooded her body.  "Thank you,
baby," she said as she squirmed under Mickie's ministrations.  "But we
really need to celebrate.  This is a real accomplishment."

   "I agree," Mickie whispered as she pressed her lips against Roxie's
earlobe.

   "I'm serious," Roxie giggled as she reveled in the ticklish sensations
her lover arose in her.

   "I'm serious, too.  I think we should celebrate," Mickie said as her
tongue slipped out and tickled Roxie's warm flesh.  "In fact, I say we
celebrate all night long."

   ~~

   Early Thursday afternoon, Sierra sat quietly at her desk.  She was
studying her list of the seven girls they'd originally selected to
pre-apply.  She was checking off each name as the decision had been made.

   She'd delivered the official Private Tea invitations Tuesday afternoon
to Roxanne, Michelle, Kara and Nadia.  She smiled as she checked off their
names.

   On Wednesday, she'd sent out the rejection letters to Gwen Adams and
Jalissa Townsend.  She hated turning down such sweet girls, but Gwen's
grades and Jalissa's references simply weren't up to par.  She checked
their names off the list as well.

   Then she looked at looked at Luci's name.  "I need to stop stalling and
do this in person," Sierra said as she grabbed her cell phone.

   ~~~

   Lina sat at her desk, trying to complete the Pledge Calendar.  Now that
they had a tentative pledge list, as Dean of Pledges, her main
responsibility was to arrange the various activities and events that the
pledges would be involved in.

   Throughout their entire membership process, the pledges would be "on
line." As such, they would be subjected to various "pledging sessions." In
those sessions, the "Big Sisters" - the current undergraduate Sorority
members - along with the "Ladyships" - the Alumni members - would test the
pledges on their knowledge of the Sorority's History.  The pledges would
also be required to complete several hours of volunteer activities and were
expected to appear at all Sorority events.

   Lina was working on scheduling the first set of pledging sessions when
there was a knock at the door.  When she opened it, she saw Andrea Taylor
standing there carrying a thin cardboard box.

   Andrea was a junior Communications major and, as such, was very
outspoken.  She had a short, spiky haircut, and her hair had been dyed
reddish-blonde to match her light brown skin.  Her eyes were dark and
piercing and her jawline was angular, giving her a very severe look.  In
addition, she never hesitated to give her opinion, even when it hadn't been
sought.

   As her facial features were quite severe, she kept her body in the same
rigid shape.  She wore a pink Sorority sweatshirt with just a tiny pair of
black satin shorts.  The well-defined muscles on her toned legs flexed
underneath her smooth, light brown skin.

   "Hey Lina," she said as she handed Lina the box.  "Here are the copies
you needed.  I just picked them up from the Copy Center.  Candace called
and told me to get them for you."

   Lina took the box with a smile.  "Thanks.  I appreciate that.  You saved
me a trip."

   Andrea stood near the door.  "Lina, can I come in for a sec?"

   Lina waved her in.  "Sure." Lina then went to her desk, removed the box
top and flipped through the papers.  "These are all the copies of the
pledge informational packets?"

   "I think so.  Candace was the one who put the order in.  My last class
was over that way, so she told me to pick it up before I came home." She
went to peer over Lina's shoulder.  "What was supposed to be in it?"

   Lina continued going through the documents.  "Well, full copies of the
Sorority History, for one.  And the Greek Alphabet.  And all of the pledge
chants.  You know.  All the things you had as a pledge."

   "Well, check with Candace if there's something missing.  She's the
Secretary.  She'd know."

   Lina nodded absently.

   Andrea stepped back and slid her hands over the back of her tight
shorts. She was about to speak when she was suddenly struck by Lina's
beauty.

   Though she was dressed down, Lina was still quite attractive.

   She wore just a simple sorority tank top and a pair of pajama bottoms,
but her toned dancer's body still showed through her loose-fitting clothes.
Her sandy-brown hair was pulled up into a cute ponytail, but a few tendrils
had escaped and fluttered around her face and neck.  Her pretty face,
complete with expressive eyes and full, luscious lips, made Andrea pause.

   Andrea cleared the naughty images out of her mind before continuing. 
"But there's another reason why I'm here." She motioned to Lina's bed. 
"Can I sit for a moment?"

   Lina nodded as she took a seat at her desk.  "Shoot."

   Andrea got comfortable on the bed, crossed her legs, then looked Lina in
the eye.  "So...what's with you and Sierra?"

   Lina raised her eyebrows.  Andrea, a year younger than her, was
outspoken and boisterous, but had never been so forward as to pry into her
love life.  Lina decided to play it cool.  "Why do you ask?"

   "Stop trying to play it cool," Andrea said.  "You two used to be
inseparable.  Now I barely see both of you in the same room."

   Lina was silent.

   Andrea continued.  "Now that we're getting ready to pledge some new
girls, it's even more important that the two of you are on the same page.
So what's up?"

   Lina sighed.  "It's complicated."

   Andrea flashed back to two years ago when she was on line.  As a
freshman, she was a year behind sophomores Lina, Sierra and the rest of
their line, and years behind the other upperclassmen.  In Lina's pledge
class, Tamryn was too busy to be bothered, while Miko and the other girls
were too busy wilding out as new initiates.  Only Sierra and Lina had time
to counsel Andrea and her line sisters.  The pair made the pledges feel
better about the pledge process and convinced them not to quit.  Andrea was
indebted to the two women and noticed a strong bond between them, even back
then.

   "Lina?" Andrea asked.  "Remember when I was on line?"

   Lina laughed.  "Girl, yes!  And you were a handful!  Always asking
questions.  And always at the wrong time!  You nearly drove me crazy
wanting to know why this, and why that!  Why, why, why!"

   "Yeah," Andrea chuckled.  "But you and Sierra answered every question.
Especially when you didn't have to." She crossed her arms.  "And who came
to get us that one time when the Big Sisters left us stranded after a
pledging session?  We were all the way on the outskirts of campus, for
goodness sakes!"

   Lina smiled.  "Sierra and I got in so much trouble for that one!  We
were told to let you ladies walk back to the House.  They said it was a
`bonding moment.'"

   Andrea uncrossed her arms and legs and stretched them out.  "I'm forever
grateful for that.  And I'm forever grateful for you both."

   Lina snorted.  "And this is how you repay me?  By getting all in my
personal business?"

   Andrea jumped up, true to her boisterous nature.  "Hey!  I'm just
concerned.  The beef between you two affects us all.  If y'all aren't
working together, then we all suffer!  That's not fair to us, and it's not
fair to the new girls either!"

   Lina fell silent again.  Her gaze lowered.

   Andrea stared at her for several long moments.  "You like her, don't
you?" she whispered.

   Lina couldn't speak.

   "I knew it!  I knew it way back then, but I wasn't for sure." Andrea
took a seat back on Lina's bed.  "Does she know?  Does she have any idea?"

   Lina shook her head.

   "Well, you're gonna tell her, right?"

   Lina shook her head again.  "No.  I'm not."

   "Why not?"

   "You sure do have a lot of questions.  Still."

   Not one to be big on relationships, Andrea didn't mince words.  "Lina,"
she began, "let me be straight with you.  I'm a free spirit.  I love all
these girls, and I love them dearly.  But I love sex.  And I love being
with them.  Wherever, whenever.  So this really isn't the kind of place to
form attachments, is it?"

   Tears began to form at the corners of Lina's eyes as she shook her head.

   Andrea got up and stood behind Lina's chair.  She rested her hands on
Lina's shoulders and squeezed them gently.  "Lina, what's the first thing
you told me the night I first crossed into the Sorority?"

   "Congratulations."

   Andrea laughed.  "Funny.  Then what?"

   Lina sniffed.  "Don't get attached.  Just have fun.  There'll be plenty
of time for serious relationships later."

   "So you should take your own advice, right?" Andrea squeezed Lina's
shoulders again.  "Besides, Sierra really ain't the poster girl for
fidelity, is she?"

   Lina closed her eyes as a searing pain hit her.  She rubbed her temples
as she spoke quietly.  "Andrea?  I appreciate you bringing me the copies.
But I really need some time alone now.  I need to finish up my pledge
paperwork, ok?"

   Andrea nodded as she went to the door.  As she put her hand on the
doorknob, she turned back toward Lina, now sulking at her desk.  "Maybe
it's just not the right time?"

   Lina didn't answer.

   Andrea shook her head as she opened the door and walked out.

   Once she was in the hallway, Andrea shut the door behind her and sagged
against the doorjamb.  "I really would like to see them together," she
whispered.  "But it'd only cause problems, right?"

   She didn't answer as she headed down the hall toward her room.  But she
couldn't shake the nagging feelings racing through her.  As she opened her
door, she glanced back down the hallway to Lina's room.

   "I didn't say the wrong thing, did I?"

   She sighed as she shook her head again, and went into her room.

   ~~~

   Luci sat in her bedroom, at her desk, holding the small black videotape
that contained the footage she'd made of herself and Tamryn.  She'd been
holed up in her apartment for hours trying to decide what to do.

   "I can't do this," she said.  "I can't give this tape to Jade."

   She set the tape on her desk, went to lie on her bed and stared at it
from across the room.  "I know.  I'll talk to Sierra and Monica.  The rest
of the Rho Sigma Tau's will help me.  And once I become a pledge, Jade and
the other Mu Lambda's can't touch me because the Rho Sigma's will have my
back."

   She propped herself up on her pillow.  "I probably won't even need the
tape after a while.  Then I can get rid of it."

   Then she remembered Tamryn's sharp words.  That she'd never become a Rho
Sigma Tau.  Never.  Luci bristled when she recalled Tamryn's outburst.

   "But if I went ahead and showed Tamryn the tape," Luci mused, "then she
couldn't touch me either.  Plus, Tamryn would be so scared, that I'd be
sure to get in.  So maybe I should just keep it for insurance?  To keep
myself safe from Jade and Tamryn."

   Luci frowned as she looked at the tape again.  "So what do I do?"

   Then an idea came to her.  "Fuck it.  I'll just destroy it.  Burn it,
even.  That way nobody will ever find out."

   Then she reconsidered.  "No, I'll keep the tape for now.  And I'll just
show it to Tamryn, but I'll never ever show it to anyone else." Luci smiled
and lay back on the bed, proud of her decision.

   Suddenly the phone rang.  Jumping out of the bed, she ran to answer it.
"Hello?"

   "Hi.  This is Sierra Morgan.  I'm calling for Luci Tennyson."

   Luci broke into a wide smile.  "This is she.  How are you, Sierra?"

   "Fine.  Just fine.  And you?"

   "Great." Luci trembled in anticipation.  Was this the call?  Was she
officially a pledge?

   "Good.  Listen," Sierra said.  "I know it's kind of early, but I need to
talk to you, and I'd like to do it in person.  Are you free?"

   "Sure.  That's fine."

   "I'd like to come to your apartment if that's ok?"

   "Sure.  No problem.  What time?"

   "Actually, I'm not too far away now.  Can I just swing by now?"

   "Sure.  You've got my address, right?"

   "Yes.  I know exactly where you live.  I'll be there shortly, ok?"

   "Fine, Sierra.  I'll be waiting."

   "Ok.  Thanks.  Bye."

   As Luci hung up, she realized that her apartment was a mess.  "I need to
clean up before she gets here."

   Luci scurried around the apartment, cleaning and straightening up
everything as fast as she could.  Once she was done, she decided to quickly
freshen up and change clothes.

   Just as she finished, the doorbell rang.  Butterflies fluttered in
Luci's stomach as she answered the door.

   Sierra stood there smiling.  "Hey Luci.  Sorry for the short notice and
sorry to be so cryptic over the phone."

   "Hi Sierra.  That's ok.  Come on in." Luci ushered Sierra into her
living room.  "Please, have a seat."

   Sierra took a seat on Luci's couch.  Luci sat in the overstuffed chair
across from her with a wide smile on her face.

   "Luci," Sierra began, "first, I just wanted to say thank you for
applying.  I've read over your transcript and I'm so proud of your grades.
You're an excellent student.  You should be proud of yourself."

   "Thanks." Suddenly, Luci got a nervous feeling in the pit of her
stomach.

   Sierra paused, carefully selecting her next words.  "Well, despite your
grades and your references, I have some bad news for you.  I wanted to
deliver it in person rather than by a letter or over the phone."

   The blood rushed from Luci's head, making her feel dizzy and faint.

   Sierra continued, trying to make this as direct and as painless as
possible.  "Well, Luci...we've taken a vote.  And I'm sorry, but you won't
be asked to pledge this year."

   Luci's face fell and appeared to crack into a thousand pieces.

   Sierra frowned.  "The thing is, Luci, while we're totally impressed with
your grades, more than a few of the members are concerned about your
confidence level.  But we want you to take some time and become more
comfortable about yourself." She paused.  "You have so much to offer.  And
not only to us, but to others as well."

   Luci sat there mute as tears began to well up in her eyes.

   Sierra hesitated before continuing.  "Actually, I'd like for you to hang
out with us for a few months.  Get to know us better.  And, actually, we'd
like for you to apply next year.  Or at least consider it."

   Sierra paused to see if Luci had any thing to say, but the girl remained
silent.  Sierra sighed.  "And please don't consider this a `no.' It's more
of a `not quite yet.' Can you understand?"

   Luci hung her head as she struggled to hold her tears inside.  "Ok," she
whispered.

   "Ok," Sierra said as she rose from the couch.  "I'd better go now.  But
please think about re-applying next year, ok?"

   Luci nodded.

   "And, like I said, keep in touch with us.  Monica Knight's in your
chemistry class.  Feel free to talk to her, or myself or any of the other
Sisters.  It's just that we'd like to see you gain a stronger sense of
yourself.  Of who you really are.  Then you'll be ready to take over the
world."

   Sierra walked toward the door.  With her hand on the doorknob, she
turned once more to see Luci still struggling not to cry.  "Again, Luci,
I'm so sorry." Sierra whispered as she mercifully let herself out.

   Several long moments passed as Luci sat in shock.  "I'm not in," she
said.  Suddenly, a rush of tears spilled from her eyes.

   "What the hell happened!" she cried as she ran to her bedroom and
collapsed on her bed.  Loud, painful sobs racked her body.  She wept long,
sorrowful tears into her pillows until she was nearly delirious.  Her
breathing was ragged and she nearly hyperventilated with the intense
emotion she felt.

   However, after twenty minutes or so, she finally lifted her head.  Then
she spied the small, black videotape on her desk.  Wiping her eyes, she
stared at it for a moment.  Then she made a decision.

   She walked to her phone and dialed quickly.

   A sleepy voice answered.  "Hello?"

   "Hi.  This is Luci.  I'm on my way over."

   Not waiting for a response, Luci quickly hung up.  She wiped her eyes,
grabbed the tape off her desk and ran out to the closet near the front
door. She snatched her jacket, took one last look at her newly-cleaned
apartment, all for naught, snorted in disgust and sprinted out the door.

   ~~~

   At 7pm sharp that evening, in the Rho Sigma Tau Sorority House, a long
table had been placed in the second-floor library's conference room.

   Behind that table sat the full Rho Sigma Tau Executive Board.

   From right to left, each of the ladies were present in their official
roles in the Chapter.  In the first chair sat Miko as Parliamentarian, then
Candace as Secretary, Lina as Dean of Pledges, Sierra as President, Tamryn
as Vice President and finally, Brandi as Treasurer.

   In front of them sat the first of the four potential pledges, Nadia
Coleman.  Though visibly shaking, she remained calm and answered all of
their questions with as much grace and class as she could muster under such
pressure.

   Tamryn even brought out both barrels, grilling her especially hard, but
Nadia kept her cool and used every verbal challenge as an opportunity to
highlight another one of her positive qualities.

   Sierra tried her best to hide her smile once she realized that Nadia was
passing the first round of interviews with flying colors.

   Thankfully, the rest of the potentials' Executive Board interviews went
as well.

   Two hours later, each of the four potentials faced the roundtable
composed of the remaining sixteen Sisters.  One by one, the Sisters grilled
them, taking no prisoners.  However, the four girls kept their cool and
eventually impressed the ladies with their intelligence, focus and
determination.

   Several hours later, once they sent the girls home, Sierra called for a
Sorority Meeting.  She quickly called the girls to order.

   Standing at the podium, Sierra held up her hand.  "Is there any
discussion about the four ladies we've seen tonight?"

   "I loved them all," Angela said.  "They did an excellent job!"

   "Me too," Kathryn and Donyelle said in unison.

   "And they were nervous as hell," Miko added.  "But they all kept their
cool.  And that's pretty impressive.  I mean, that situation can be pretty
intimidating."

   "I know," Trina quipped.  "'Cuz you were trying to trip them up every
chance you got!"

   "Yeah, I was," Miko chuckled as the other girls joined in.

   "But on the real?" Raelynn said.  "They did a great job.  They'd all
make great pledges, and hopefully, even better members."

   All of the other Sisters agreed.  Even Tamryn nodded her assent.

   "Good," Sierra said.  "Now, all in favor of accepting Roxanne Baker,
Nadia Coleman, Michelle Erwin and Kara Scott as our potential pledge
class?"

   Every hand went up.

   Sierra sighed as the final vote was completed.  "Congratulations,
ladies," she announced.  "It looks like we have our brand-new pledge
class!"

   ~~~

   "Very good.  Very good, indeed," Jade smiled as she stared at her
television.  Jade, Luci, Mya and Brianna stood in the middle of Jade's
room, viewing the videotape of Luci's encounter with Tamryn.

   Mya and Brianna were visibly uncomfortable but Jade failed to notice. 
Luci just kept her head down, totally mortified by her recent actions.

   After several long, embarrassing moments, Luci couldn't take any more.
With a sudden urge to leave, she cleared her throat.  "Do I get the rest of
my money now?" she whispered.

   "Sure," Jade said.  "Mya, hand her the envelope from the desk."

   Mya shook her head, picked up the small, white envelope and handed it to
Luci.

   "Now, leave," Jade commanded.  "And I don't want to see you again.  Just
act like we never met."

   Luci walked to the door and turned, about to speak.  However, she caught
Jade's eye and the woman's stern look quickly made her change her mind. 
Luci slipped out of the room without another word.

   "This is perfect," Jade cooed as she focused back on the TV.  "A member
of Rho Sigma Tau Sorority, on tape, fucking a potential pledge.  And
telling said pledge that that's the only way she'd get into the
organization."

   Then she looked even closer at the images on the screen.  "Ok.  I need
to edit that last part out," she said.  "I don't need Tamryn's last
outburst about not letting Luci into Rho Sigma Tau.  But the rest of the
tape is perfect.  Pure gold!"

   She looked at Mya and Brianna with a wide grin on her face.

   "It's official!  As of right now, those bitches are officially done!"



   To be continued...



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