First Steps
Next, each boy was gifted a journal with a pink sparkly cover and his name written in fancy script across the front. âEvery night,â Cassidy declared, handing out the journals with dramatic flourish, âyouâll write a page about your day, what you learned, and how you feltâno slacking, and donât even think about skipping! We want real reflection, not just âI survived another day.ââ They learned their journals would be reviewed every Friday, and points would be on the line.
Cassidy dropped another bombshell, âYouâll also be super involved in helping plan our Gamma Delta Alumnae Luncheon on homecoming weekend.â She produced a tabbed binder filled with guest lists, seating charts, theme and centerpiece ideas, menu options and all sorts of other planning details. âAnd of course, youâll all get to help serve and host on the day of the event!â she added with an expectant smile, âItâs going to be fantastic!â
Then Elise gave them all a little white bag with pink tissue paper sticking from the top and said, âThese are starter kits for your new skincare routines.â They groaned inwardly as she gave them a short demonstration, lining up a little row of cleansers, toners, serums, and lotions in pastel bottles. âNo more just splashing water on your faces,â she tutted, showing them how to pat, not rub. âDetails matter, boys,â she declared.
Just as the boys were still processing their skincare kits, Brianna, with a knowing smile, gestured back toward the little white bags. âBy the way, donât forget to check your bags for your new diet guidelines,â she announced brightly, âFrom now on, youâll be eating much healthier!â Briannaâs tone was cheerful but left no room for negotiation. âGamma Deltas strive for glowing complexions and feminine figures, so youâll be leaning into fresh salads, yogurt, herbal teas, and other nutritious food. Youâll kind booklets with menu suggestions and sample meal plans, and we expect you to follow them.â
She continued, circling the group with her hands clasped behind her back, âThat means no more candy bars, sodas, chips, or fatty fried foods! And you can forget about those late-night pizza runs freshmen boys are notorious for!â Brianna gave them a wink, âOf course, points will be on the line if youâre caught backsliding.â
Their new Big Sisters had a final gift for them. Each boy was handed another daintily wrapped package. The packages were wrapped in delicate tissue paper tied with charming pink ribbons, and each of their names was written in glittery calligraphy on their package. Tara directed them, âAll right, boysâopen your presents!â Timidly, they each untied the pink ribbons and peeled away the tissue paper, revealing adorable matching bralette and panty sets. The undergarments were crafted from silky white satin, finished with delicate pink scalloped trim that added a lovely, feminine touch. Inside each package they also found another weird looking pair of underwear briefs with a lot of padding and stretchy material. All these briefs were in a subdued nude shade.
Cassidy explained, âIn case you donât know, those are dancerâs belts.â She continued, âThey have extra padding and compressing spandex to uh⌠flatten you out in front.â The other Big Sisters all giggled as she spoke.
Tara added mischievously, âThatâs right! We canât have any unsightly bulges on our darling new Little Sisters!â
Brianna chimed in, âYou can lose all your grimy boysâ underwear, because you wonât be needing it anytime soon! Youâll be in your pretty panties and bralettes along with your dancerâs belts from now on! Demure and delicate⌠thatâs the Gamma Delta way!â
Madison smiled sweetly and went on, âThatâs right. Of course, these are just to get you started. Youâll obviously need to make more room in your lingerie drawers since youâll be wearing panties and bras every day.â She added, âBut donât worry, weâll show you where the dance supply shop is downtown so you can go buy all you need,â Madison finished, âand your Big Sisters will advise you on the best places to find pretty unmentionables in your sizes. That way you can stay fresh as daisies all the time!â
Madison added with a knowing smile, âYouâll learn more tonight about wardrobe requirements.â Her tone was cheerful but hinted at more surprises to come, leaving the boys with a fresh wave of apprehension.
The boys exchanged uneasy glances as they realized they would have to shop for their own lingerie. The idea of browsing racks of delicate bras and panties made them feel embarrassed and out of place.
Finally, Brianna announced that on Saturday they could look forward to a makeover âfield tripââdetails to follow. The prospect unsettled all four boys even further, and the looks on their faces seemed to protest. Brianna preempted their silent objections with a firm wave of her hand. âPart of the experience,â she said in a tone that invited no discussion, âPresentation is everything!â
Nearly overwhelmed, the boys stood in silent disbelief, cheeks burning as the Big Sisters watched with bright, approving smiles.
Madison said with a teasing giggle, âWell thatâs enough for now, but as you can see weâre going to have a blast!â
Then Tara grinned mischievously, âAnd thereâs no time like the present to get started! Go ahead and put on your pretty new things, boys!â she announced. With teasing glances and playful winks, the sisters swept out of the room, leaving the boys alone to change reluctantly into their dancerâs belts, panties and bralettes.
As the boys left the sorority house, they were all blushing fiercely and walked almost gingerly. They all felt so vulnerable and self-conscious with their unfamiliar new lingerie under their normal clothes.
Watching them leave, Madison called out with a smirk, âYou all look much more ladylike already!â
âSee you tonight at study hall, fellas!â Tara added gaily, âEnjoy the rest of your afternoon!â
âWhat have we gotten ourselves into,â Nate asked aloud in a worried voice.