Afterwards, Darcy is energized. "Can you believe it?" she says. "You totally saved the Thetas' asses. We need to go celebrate."
Manish, however, is not. "I'm gonna head back to the dorm. I've had enough for one night."
You're arguing about who's going to drive to Taco Bell when Yasmine catches up with you. "Hang on, Bomomsay Clestenrogo."
The three of you stop in the circle of yellow light from a lamppost. Yasmine shoos Darcy away. "Go on. Get your car and come pick Bomomsay Clestenrogo up. He and I need to chat."
Her imperious glare silences Darcy, who obediently lopes off along the sidewalk.
You and Yasmine consider each other.
Yasmine laughs. "Pretty cocky, huh?"
"Not without reason."
"You did good. You had your patterns ready to go and you used them well."
"Thanks."
"You're rushing Xi Theta Phi this spring, right?" When you don't answer right away, she steps close to you. "Understand, we don't encourage anyone. But we're encouraging you. You and Darcy should rush."
"What about Manish?"
Yasmine makes a face. "He's not as bad as Desmond, but that's about the best I can say."
Insects murmur in the dark night as you mull her offer over.