College Life: Freshman Year

21

Normani's POV

"I know I shouldn't be telling you this because of the whole sacredness of sororities, but Zendaya told me that Camila kissed Lauren after the pledge ceremony last night," my sister tells me while her, Choie, and I are getting ready in my dorm.

I can feel my heart sink. "Her and Lauren kissed each other?"

"She kissed Lauren," my sister corrects. "Zendaya saw the whole thing and said that Lauren stepped back, called her a slut, and said that she'd never cheat on you."

Choie looks nervous. "Holy shit! Camila already hates Lauren for some reason and for Lauren to call her a slut, that's just major. Lauren's really in for it now."

Naturi looks confused, "If Camila hates Lauren so much, why did she try to kiss her?"

"It's just who she is," I answer.

"She wants Normani and Lauren to break up. She's wanted that since they became a couple." Choie tells my sister. "But I don't think it's about that anymore. Camila never met Lauren until 6 days ago at the Rush party and she told me that she still doesn't like her, but she thinks Lauren would be a good lay."

I'm fuming. "That little slut! I'll kill her!"

Choie rushes over to my side, "Normani, you're expecting. You shouldn't put yourself through such emotional distress. It's not good for you or the baby."

"I'm not keeping the baby, Choie, remember? My appointment is today."

"Sorry," Choie says sadly.

My sister tries to change the subject. "You have a good woman, Normani. Lauren would never cheat on you."

"I don't know what's come over her lately," I tell them.

Choie starts stroking my hair, "Mani, you two have been through so much in such a short time. Lauren's not used to any of this."

"Neither am I," I add. "Lauren and I haven't been sleeping in the same bed and she's hardly even talked to me this week."

"Just give her some time," Choie says to me.

"I really love her," I tell them while trying to choke back my tears.

"Then let her in," my sister tells me. "You need to tell Lauren exactly how you're feeling and what you're going through. You can't keep shutting her out."

"I'm not going to do that to her anymore. I just wish she'd talk to me. I don't even know where she is right now."

"It's their Big Sis/Lil Sis ceremony today. I'm sure Zendaya is watching out for her right now," Naturi adds. "My girlfriend is a total sweetie pie like that."

Choie starts to giggle. "Did you, Naturi Hamilton, just say the words 'sweetie pie'?"

"No," my sister blushes. "I said 'I'm going to kick your ass, Sumpter'."

"Fair enough, fair enough." Choie says.

I start to giggle as my sister blushes even more. I love seeing her this happy with her girlfriend, especially someone who is so perfect for her.

"What's a Big Sis/Lil Sis ceremony?" I ask as my giggle fit starts to die down.

Choie gasps. "How do you not know? The Big Sis/Lil Sis ceremony is one of the most important parts of sorority life. There is no bond in life as sacred as the one between Big Sis and Lil Sis. The Big Sis is supposed to guide her Lil Sis through the pledge process and offer her encouragement and basically spoil her. I love my Big. I hope Lauren gets to have that kind of bond too."