can’t let anyone on this campus think we’re fair game.”
“Omega rules!” one of the younger charters yelled, knocking over his chair in the process.
“I look worse than I am.” I went on. “Some swelling, some bruises. A couple cracked ribs.” I paused to meet two more sets of eyes… those of the men who were there last night.
They were looking very apprehensive.
I smiled, showing all my teeth. “They didn’t do a very good job with their attack. You’d think four guys could work me over better than that.”
“Pussies!” someone hollered.
“Oh, they definitely were.” I agreed. “They had to gang up on me, hold me down, to get the job done.”
“This is a bunch of horse shit!” one of the men I went through rush with exclaimed and stood. “We need to pay back these motherfuckers! No one messes with Omega and gets away with it!”
I let them all talk over each other while I stood back and watched them all whip themselves into a frenzy of anger.
What can I say? Men are predictable. Especially when their egos are at stake.
It was working to my advantage.
“I agree. We need to spread the word. Make it known that the attack on me and everyone in this house will not be brushed under the rug. We will not go crying to the dean.” I glanced at Con, making sure he heard that part. “Here at Omega, we serve justice on our own terms!”
Everyone started cheering and hollering. It was like a pep rally for a football game.
“Brothers,” I yelled over the noise. My head was still throbbing and my midsection was sore as hell. I wanted to go lie down, but this wasn’t done. “Before the meeting is adjourned, I would like to make clear that I was in no way skipping out on the frat this weekend. I hit up a doctor and laid low… Wanted the attackers to wonder where I was, what I was doing.”
One of the men who beat me cleared his throat. I smiled at him.
Oh, what a beautiful thing it is to be calm when people expect you to be enraged.
He actually looked scared.
I’m just getting started.
“I was also working on something, an opportunity for the fraternity. Something that will bring a lot more notoriety and good press to our house.”
Everyone seemed interested.
“As you all know, I’m friends with Maryland Knights quarterback Romeo Anderson and also Braeden Walker.” Everyone sat up a little straighter in their seats. “Since they’re both also alumni of Alpha U, I knew they would want to be involved in what I was suggesting.”
In truth, this was Romeo’s idea. I was taking the credit because it would make me look good with the house and gain me some extra favor in case it was needed.
“What is it?” one of the guys in the back hollered.
I grinned, my puffy lip stretching uncomfortably. “Romeo and Braeden have agreed to play in a charity football game with Omega. The money raised from ticket sales and donations will go to a charity this house will choose through popular vote. I suggest Omega makes the charity one they support annually and, every year after this, organizes at least one event to fundraise and donate one hundred percent of the proceeds to said charity.”
People started talking excitedly, and I lifted my hand. “In addition to Romeo and Braeden playing, they will be getting a few other Knight players to donate their time to come down and participate. Because of the popularity of the team here in their home state and Romeo’s legendary reputation here on campus, this will be a very popular event and a chance to raise quite a bit of money.”
“And get the Omega house back to being the most prestigious frat on campus!” Jack whooped from beside me.
Everyone cheered.
“I will set up a meeting with the Wolves coach here on campus this week and talk to him about scheduling a time for us to play the game, maybe get in some practices, etc. Teams will be divided up at a later date. Once all the details are worked out, I’ll have another house meeting to keep
“Omega rules!” one of the younger charters yelled, knocking over his chair in the process.
“I look worse than I am.” I went on. “Some swelling, some bruises. A couple cracked ribs.” I paused to meet two more sets of eyes… those of the men who were there last night.
They were looking very apprehensive.
I smiled, showing all my teeth. “They didn’t do a very good job with their attack. You’d think four guys could work me over better than that.”
“Pussies!” someone hollered.
“Oh, they definitely were.” I agreed. “They had to gang up on me, hold me down, to get the job done.”
“This is a bunch of horse shit!” one of the men I went through rush with exclaimed and stood. “We need to pay back these motherfuckers! No one messes with Omega and gets away with it!”
I let them all talk over each other while I stood back and watched them all whip themselves into a frenzy of anger.
What can I say? Men are predictable. Especially when their egos are at stake.
It was working to my advantage.
“I agree. We need to spread the word. Make it known that the attack on me and everyone in this house will not be brushed under the rug. We will not go crying to the dean.” I glanced at Con, making sure he heard that part. “Here at Omega, we serve justice on our own terms!”
Everyone started cheering and hollering. It was like a pep rally for a football game.
“Brothers,” I yelled over the noise. My head was still throbbing and my midsection was sore as hell. I wanted to go lie down, but this wasn’t done. “Before the meeting is adjourned, I would like to make clear that I was in no way skipping out on the frat this weekend. I hit up a doctor and laid low… Wanted the attackers to wonder where I was, what I was doing.”
One of the men who beat me cleared his throat. I smiled at him.
Oh, what a beautiful thing it is to be calm when people expect you to be enraged.
He actually looked scared.
I’m just getting started.
“I was also working on something, an opportunity for the fraternity. Something that will bring a lot more notoriety and good press to our house.”
Everyone seemed interested.
“As you all know, I’m friends with Maryland Knights quarterback Romeo Anderson and also Braeden Walker.” Everyone sat up a little straighter in their seats. “Since they’re both also alumni of Alpha U, I knew they would want to be involved in what I was suggesting.”
In truth, this was Romeo’s idea. I was taking the credit because it would make me look good with the house and gain me some extra favor in case it was needed.
“What is it?” one of the guys in the back hollered.
I grinned, my puffy lip stretching uncomfortably. “Romeo and Braeden have agreed to play in a charity football game with Omega. The money raised from ticket sales and donations will go to a charity this house will choose through popular vote. I suggest Omega makes the charity one they support annually and, every year after this, organizes at least one event to fundraise and donate one hundred percent of the proceeds to said charity.”
People started talking excitedly, and I lifted my hand. “In addition to Romeo and Braeden playing, they will be getting a few other Knight players to donate their time to come down and participate. Because of the popularity of the team here in their home state and Romeo’s legendary reputation here on campus, this will be a very popular event and a chance to raise quite a bit of money.”
“And get the Omega house back to being the most prestigious frat on campus!” Jack whooped from beside me.
Everyone cheered.
“I will set up a meeting with the Wolves coach here on campus this week and talk to him about scheduling a time for us to play the game, maybe get in some practices, etc. Teams will be divided up at a later date. Once all the details are worked out, I’ll have another house meeting to keep
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