Page 26 of Teaching Cayden

“I appreciate the offer, but I have things to do this afternoon.” I stood, lifted my bag, and swung it up on my back. They did leave my shoes, so I slipped my feet in and started walking. Was this going to get me down? Fuck no, and showing up at the house like this would prove it.

“You’re walking home like that?” She giggled.

“Yep,” I nodded, turned to walk away, and offered a wave. I heard her laugh again, but she didn’t say anything else.

It took me about fifteen minutes to get to Greek Row. I jogged up the steps, and barged through the front door. Will and Josh were in some battle on the Xbox, and didn’t even look up.

“Wondered when you’d show up.” Josh called out at he stared at the tv screen.

“I would have been here sooner if campus police didn’t stop me for indecent exposure.” I shrugged as I tossed my backpack on the floor and flopped on one of the nearby chairs.

“What!” Josh’s eyes left the TV as his mouth gaped open. Will just laughed and then fired at Josh’s avatar, causing him to lose the battle they were fighting. “Damn you, Porter! I’m trying to listen to Sutter’s story about his lack of manliness.”

“Why? Do you want to date him?” Will chuckled as the words ‘Game Over’ appeared on the screen. “Don’t you two have a meeting to get to?”

“Fuck!” Josh tossed his controller to the side and stood up. “I ain’t going anywhere with you until you put some clothes on.”

“Well, gee,” I rolled my eyes. “I wonder where they could be?”

“Last I checked the homeless guy down the street had a shirt just like you did today.” Will snickered.

“I’m going shopping in your closet then.” I pushed up from the chair and turned toward his door. I knew he was full of shit, but I wasn’t going to back down.

“Hold up.” He sprung to his feet. “No one wears my clothes unless they’ve tickled my junk the night before.” He pointed to the bathroom. “Yours are in there.”

“Thanks.” I smirked as I changed directions and headed to the bathroom. “Give me five, Josh.” Josh saluted me before heading towards the front door.

I quickly dressed myself, and then grabbed my backpack before following in Josh’s footsteps. “Tell Megan that we’re not doing some chick theme this year. I’m not wearing pink or any other girlie color,” Will shouted as I closed the door behind me. I don’t know why he thought I cared about that. He was the one who pawned this gig off on me. After today’s stunt, I might suggest pink just for him.

Omega Phi was only 2 blocks away from our house, so Josh and I opted to walk. It was still nice out, and this way I could leave right after the meeting and go to Addison’s, where I really wanted to be. Several sisters were sitting out on the porch when we walked up, and directed us inside. Apparently, they were pledges, and prohibited from attending.

“It’s about time,” Megan, Omega Phi’s president, sighed as she stood from where she was sitting on the couch. “We’ve just about got this figured out with the exception of a few things.”

“I thought this was a joint thing.” I wrinkled my forehead in confusion. Why was I here if they really didn’t need me or cared what I thought?

“It is, but you’re late,” she placed her hands on her hips in a look of impatience. “Have a seat.”

When I stepped farther into the room, I could see there were two more girls sitting near her. Their backs were to me, so I didn’t know who they were.

“You should already know Grace,” she motioned to the blonde who was currently giving Josh a look that said she wanted to get him alone, “and this is Serena. She’s our new treasurer.” Megan sat back down and flipped open a notepad.

“Hi.” I waved as Serena blushed and avoided looking at me.

“So, we’ve got a venue. We’re going to use one of the multi-purpose rooms in the student center, and Grace is contacting several caterers about food and drinks. We still need a DJ, and a theme.”

“How can you have food with no theme?” I rubbed my forehead. This chick was intense. “Wouldn’t it make more sense to have food that went with the theme? Like tacos if it was Mexican?”

“Good point.” Megan nodded as she drew a little heart on the top corner of her page. Girls were so weird about stuff like that. “So what do you suggest?”

“Well it’s spring, right? What about something with a beach theme? We go to school near the beach. It’s right after spring break. We wouldn’t even need to dress up in formal wear.” I cringed as I said that. Most girls loved to get all dressed up. This was their chance to make us wear a tux or a suit. “I think I could get you more help than you ever needed if you make the attire beach attire.”

“I’m ok with that.” Serena smiled softly.

“We could even have the party on the beach. Make a bonfire, the works,” I chimed in.

“This sounds like all our other parties.” Megan sighed.

“We could save a lot of money this way.” Serena started writing down figures on a piece of paper.

“Alright, Sutter.” Megan threw her hands in the air. “Everyone seems to be on board with this. If the Alphas are ok with it, then so are the Omegas. Have Will text me. You guys are in charge of getting us a spot and building the fire pit.”

“Sure.” I nodded before standing.

“I’m gonna hang here for a little while.” Josh grinned as Grace wrapped her arms around him. “See ya later, Bro.” He headed down the hallway with Grace in tow and I couldn’t help but groan. He’d been so quiet during the meeting, I’d almost forgotten he’d come.

“Why don’t you walk Cayden out, Serena.” Megan glared at her as Serena slowly stood up. She nodded, and I could tell this was some sort of upperclassman/ lowerclassman thing.

When we stepped outside, Serena smiled at me. Gone was the confident girl I’d met on the quad. This one was quiet and seemed very uncomfortable. “I’ll see ya around,” she murmured before hugging me and catching me off guard. All I could do was hug her back to keep us from toppling over and down the stairs. I wasn’t sure what it was about, but she rushed off before I could say anything.

I shook my head as I turned and started walking toward Addison’s apartment. I was dying to spend some time with her, and I had late classes in the morning. This would be the perfect opportunity to make up for lost time. I didn’t even think about the fact that Serena’s perfume had rubbed off on me, that is until Addison pointed it out.

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