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PatriceI SENSE ALLISON'S HESITANCY. She tensed the minute the car slid into the garage and the door shut. I've had this reaction from other recruits entering a strange home with a person they hardly know. I've put myself in their place many times, imagining their fear as the car crawls inside, surprised to find the party is in a private home, not a campus house or fraternity. Only one girl freaked out and demanded I take her back to the dorm. I fear from Allison's worried expression she'll do the same.
To relieve Allison's worry, I feign excitement and a party-girl vibe. “Loosen up! I said, shaking her shoulders playfully. “This is going to be fun!” I take her hand and tighten my grip around her slack resistance. “Come on,” I squealed with a warm smile. “You're going to meet some awes
