Chapter 10 - Acceptance Ceremony

"Wow," Was all Lia kept saying as she walked into the clearing. Why didn't anyone inform her that the acceptance ceremony was nothing but a bonfire party? "Occultic," Trevor affirmed, staring mouth agape at the scene. The large clearing was crowded with people, mostly wearing animal print attire, and busy socializing with one another. "You didn't tell us there was a dress code? " Jenny cried out, feeling they were overdressed in their simple party wear. Cassie chuckled at Jenny's statement. At the moment, she was acting as their tour guide. "Don't worry, you can request one after you've been accepted. Even though Cassie explained, it still didn't stop Jenny from having a nervous breakdown; thankfully, her son Rex distracted her. "Mom, look," Rex called, pointing to a certain figure. She followed his direction only to have her gaze rest on a woman wearing a lion head mask. "Wow," Lia murmured, amazed, "This is insane." Currently, most people are watching them with curiosity. It seems not everyone knew them yet. " That's our mayo, I think you should go see her," Cassie explained, referring to the woman they saw wearing the lionhead mask earlier. "What! " Trevor roared! "Your mayor is also an occultic.... " Lia slapped Trevor's mouth before he could finish his statement, attracting numerous inquisitive stares. Lia smiled awkwardly, waving them off as they went about their business. She beat her mom by leaning forward and grabbed Trevor by the ear while he yelped in pain. "Mention the word occult again and I'll crush your balls before your very eyes," Lia threatened crudely, making sure to lay more emphasis on 'occult ' and 'balls' Lia's threat was so savage that her mom had to cover Rex's ear while Cassie held back a laugh. Jenny couldn't scold Lia for her language, knowing Trevor wouldn't stop until he was rebuked strongly. So Jenny came up with what she thought was the perfect plan to keep Trevor under hold. " Lia, you're in charge. Keep your brothers safe," She ordered before Lia could object. She then turned and faced Cassie. "I trust they won't misbehave under your watch. " Jenny said putting Cassie in charge was also an additional fortification in case the first one fails before leaving to go see the mayor. The amount of trust Jenny had in Cassie stunned Lia so much. How could they have bonded so much in such a short while? But Jenny made a mistake; she forgot that Cassie was a teen too, just as her kids. "I don't think I need to say much, no time for long words. Adios, " Trevor waved and vamoosed before Lia could even comprehend what was going on. "Traitor! " Lia yelled after him, " Great! So much for babysitting, ng" she sighed, her eyes falling on Rex, her only loyal family member, standing by her side. "I'm guessing it's just you and me, buddy. " She reached over and gave Rex's dirty blonde hair a tousle, but the boy's next comment had Lia vomiting blood. "Nah," Rex nodded negatively. " I'm only here cause Cassie hasn't agreed to our date yet. " cough cough What the f*ck! What are children learning these days? That's when Lia looked up and saw Rex staring at Cassie lovey-dovey while the lady in question was looking away, scratching her neck awkwardly with a faint blush on her face. Lia blinked and was not sure what she was seeing. "You imp!" Lia smacked him lightly on the forehead while he let out an aggrieved expression. She sighed worriedly, the little chick magnet wasn't ten yet, but he was already thinking of dating. Lia feared suddenly for the future of women. "Let's go to the table over there, " Cassie pointed at one of the many tables filled with mouth-watering delicacies. "Wow," Lia moaned, staring at the heavenly dishes, already salivating at the sight of the blueberry Orange muffins. With great expectation, she was about to dig in when a voice from behind halted her mission. "I'm guessing she's the centre of attraction tonight." Lia turned to face a pretty blonde haired girl who had really big boobs with two other girls standing beside her respectively. "Yes, she is, " the girl on the right-hand side answered. Lia stared at them, confused. Were they discussing her or trying to start a conversation with her? Well, it wouldn't hurt to be nice. So she decided to take the first step. "Hi, I'm Li -" "I don't remember asking for your name, loser, " The pretty girl spat, leaving Lia dumbfounded. Okie? Trust me, I don't remember provoking you either. Lia breathed and slowly took back her extended hand she had tried offering for a handshake. Red alert - Number one bully spotted. "But just so you know, cause my face is hardly forgettable, my name is Caroline, and after tonight, you can go back to wherever you came from while my dazzling fame continues to spread abroad, " She haughtily announced with a mocking grin glued on her face. Ok, Lia noted. Bully one is named Caroline and is a huge narcissistic drama queen who may be high on a drug called ego. "So, mind your place, loser. Ta ta !" Shesquealede, causing Liaiaa to jerk out of her reverie. She gave Lia a I've-ot - my eyes, you gesture and strode away, followed by her minion, who didn't even bother concealing their disgust towards her. Ohh, don't mind Caroline, though she looks that way on the outs, inside, but shy and kind." Cassi,e, who was silent all the time, spoke up. Lia who was unbothered by the dumb barbie and her followers shrugged innocently " I don't mind at all but I'd love if she had more brains than boobs" Cassie laughed and consciously found her eyes checking out Lia's boobs. Lia, suddenly aware of Cassie's perverted gaze, wrapped her hands protectively around her chest. " What are you staring at? " She yelped. "Oh nothing, it just seems you have more brain than boobs " Cassie teased while Lia tried to lunge at her but Rex was quick to put himself in between, shielding Cassie with his short body. Lia found this scene amusing and also nerve-racking. They weren't even an item yet, and he was already taking the girlfriend's side. Lia frowned. What was she saying? They would never be an item. "Cass, let's go over there, " Rex suggests, beaming a smile at Cassie, who couldn't even resist his charm and agreed right away, leaving Lia to fend for herself. Lia scoffed. He already had a nickname for her? Where was the love between siblings? Frustrated, she began to dish out her food. She would stress-eat tonight since no one cared about her anymore. Suddenly, she felt a presence behind her and turned around only to feel all the air leave her lungs. Wow！ He's so handsome. That was the last thought she had before her world went blank.