Dean Approves the Exams

Waffles and pancakes where the only dishes Dean knew how to prepare, so he did the latter for breakfast, although he wasn't very sure Asala would like to eat that.

4:40 am. Asala was still sleeping, but Dean was starving and in a few hours he should take his final exam, so he got ahead and had his breakfast.

Asala didn't stay anyway.

 "Sorry, it's dawning and I can't stay", she told him.

"Will I see you again?"

"Maybe".

Dean didn't like her answer much. He needed to see her again, but it wouldn't be today, cause it was final exams day; neither would it be tomorrow, cause it was graduation day. He didn't know what would happen or when could they meet again, and that somehow distressed him.

What was a fact was that Asala couldn't stay a minute longer. Before the first rays of sunlight, she ran off

Dean was desolate. But she had told him that "maybe" she'd return. He'd make sure that this was the case. Now that he thought he had found his ideal girl, he wouldn't let her go that easily.

Six hours for the final exam. Dean had to start studying, but firs he'd have a drink or two.

After partying practically the whole semester, he finally sat down to study.

But he didn't get very far. He could hardly concentrate himself with so much going around his head. Even so, he wasn't worried about the exam, cause Art wasn't a difficult or boring thing to him. He was sure he'd be okay, 

One hour and one more paper cup of "juice" later, he was ready to go to the exam.

The truth, the final exams didn't concern him as much as what awaited for him in Monte Vista and Hidden Springs. But he had to go through all that, then he continue to his next goal: moving to Bridgeport.

He passed the first exam with flying colors.

 

On his way to the next exam. for a change, a downpour fell over the Uni. It was a stormy afternoon.

But Dean also approved his second exam with flying colors. Of course, when he got out he got soaked form head to toe thanks to the deluge that kept on falling.

He'd have to run home and put his clothes in the dryer to be able to attend Jefferey's party. His last University party.

While his clothes were in the dryer, he started cleaning his house, it was much needed!

Ready, the clothes were dry, now he could go to the party.

But before leaving he wrote a letter to Asala, telling her that he hoped their goodbye wasn't permanent, and whishing she'd understand what he meant.

He arrived to the frat party at around 12 am. The atmosphere wasn't good, Jeffrey wasn't even there, but fortunately, another of Dean's beloved 'friends' was there: the 'juice' keg.

As there wasn't anyone else, he started chatting with Ludo Vicco, while Cheri, the paparazzo, defended herself from a zombi that had just crashed the party. That's how crazy the fraternity parties were. Even zombies attended!

It was Ludo who gave him the news: Dean had gotten a perfect average. He had earned his degree, and not only that, he'd graduate with honors. Dean froze. He knew he had done well in the exams, but he hadn't even dared to dream of that much. His parents would be so happy!  

"So what? You're not saying anything, little genius? Come on, let's celebrate!", Ludo told him.

And they did, but unfortunately, the party ended early and everybody suddenly left. Dean was left alone in the middle of night, wanting to continue the party.

It was the early morning, it would be dawning soon, everything was closed and there wasn't anywhere else where to go to party, so he didn't have other option but to return home.

When he arrived, he looked in the mailbox to see if Asala had anwered his letter.

Asala had anwered with a little note: "Dean dearest, I cannot stop thinking of you. Call me soon". Dean could hardly contain his excitemet.

Besides Asala's note there was another one form Mika Moore that read: "I can't help myself. Each time I see you, all I can think of is your kiss!" That was too much, he needed another drink!

She immediately sent a text message to Mika, telling her he felt the same and that they'd have to meet someday. That wasn't completely true, Dean remembered Mika with affection, but he couldn't stop thinking about Asala.

He replied to her with a long love letter.

Something good came out of his relationship with Asala, and it was that he had been able to erase -at least for the moment- the memory of Shantel, his ex girlfriend from high school. Maybe this fleeting romance with Asala could, with time, erase it permanently, which his relationship with Michelle hadn't been able to.

After finishing the romantic missive and depositing in the mailbox, Dean headed for bed. He really needed to sleep and the report card would arrive in a couple hours. He'd hardly have time for a rest.

Around 8 am, the report card arrived, interrupting Dean's sleep.

Just like Ludo had informed him the night before he had gotten an A. Perfect Average. He was going to graduate with honors!

Satisfied with his achievement, but also very sleepy, he returned to bed. Later he would call his parents to give them the news, for now he was drained. He needed to sleep a little more.

He woke up wanting to go to look for Asala, but he resisted. He had decided not to go ahead until he solved what he had pending in Monte Vista. Then he would look for her and if she continued to feel the same, she would take her to Bridgeport with him. She being a vampire wasn't a problem. Dean's grandfather or his dad could get her a cure, if she wanted it of course. If she didn't, Bridgeport would be the perfect place to live with her.

The rest of the morning he spent it playing the guitar, determined to forget about all his problems, even if it was only for a few hours, or until after graduation.

Dean and the Vampire Girl

April 7, 2013

The next day, DFean had to go to class in the middle of a rainstorm, and in the evening he went home in the same way. It was only 7:30 pm and he was dead sleepy. He urgently needed to rest. Recently his life was a turmoil.

Along the way he could not help thinking again about Mika, about Nicole and everything he had gone through during the last few days. Finally, he thought about Michelle, in all the years of arguments and fights with her.

When he arrived home, he had made a decision. His relationship with Michelle should end, if possible, it should be the next week, when he returned to Monte Vista.

He didn't think it was fair to send her a message or called her on the phone to break up with her. He'd have to see her in person and have a long talk with her. That would be the first thing he would do upon arriving home. Then, he'd disappear forever from her life, if that was even possible.

He spent the rest of the evening playing the guitar. He had drunk one of those elixirs his father mixed and of which he always had a provision. Apparently they were more effective than coffe, cause he could stay awake a few hours longer.

Fortunately, the next morning he had art class. Drawing was much more relaxing than the boring lectures on Tuesdays. Although, in all honesty, he didn't feel inspired that day, not to mention that, for a change, it had started to rain, this time with strong winds too.

When the class was over, Dean took shelter from the cold in the cafeteria. He still was under the effects of the elixir, would have to find something to spend his energy on.

It was on that evening that he met Asala Karam, the vampire girl, with whom he immediately sympathized .

He had met pretty girls in his life, but Asala was something more than just pretty, she was special, smart and knew how to hold a conversation. Besides, just like him, she was interested in art and music.

Unfortunately, at the cafeteria in was impossible to chat in peace, since there were paparazzi all around.

So he took his chance and invited Asala to his house, explaining to her that there they would be able to talk at ease. He was 100% sure that Asala would say no, but to his surprise, she gladly accepted.

He didn't even know what he was doing. Hadn't he got into enough trouble already? This was an absolute recklesness, but he couldn't help it, he was dying to see his Hidden Springs friends' face when they told them that he dated a vampire girl.

Defying all logic, and not without certain fear, he allowed his new vampire friend in his house.

As if she could guess his concern, Asala asked him if he knew what she was. Dean's answer was yes, but he didn't care. Asala explained to him that she fed on blood, that she could be hurt by daylight and other typical vampire stuff. Too much information caused Dean to shiver a little. Did he really know what he was getting into?

 

Of course he knew, but did not take a step back. Asala was well worth it! So, from that moment on, she took control.

 Dean didn't think, he just took a deep breath and went ahead. His life was already complicated, one more complication wouldn't do anything. Besides, maybe the affair with Asala could be the straw that broke the camel's back, which would facilitate his breakup with Michelle.

  

Of course it was silly to think a vampire could save him from his life's chaos, but he wanted to believe so. He was kind of hypnotized, out of this world. Maybe this was exactly what he needed to forget his problems, so he closed his eyes and let himself go.

As usual, he jumped in head first into a new affair, not caring about the danger that messing with a vampire girl implied.

Just like with Mika Moore, he took her to the guests room, maybe because it was the nearest. He wanted to say something, some romantic words or anything, but there wasn't time for preambles. Asala was in a hurry cause, for her own safety, she had to leave before the dawn.

Everything happend too fast, but for Dean it was worth it. It had been a magic night, literally speaking. And not just that, the slight fear Asala made him feel at the beginning, had completely disappeared.

But the fear returned seconds later when Asala got up and ran to him in that strange fashion. Dean though he was done.

But he breathed in relief when she got close only to compliment him. Apparently she was impressed with him. And that impression was mutual! Dean didn't know if that was a good or a bad thing. Or rather... he knew. It was good, it was too good! So much, that this time he was afraid, but not because of Asala being a vampire, but to actually fall in love this time.

Then, Asala started running agaim. "She's finally living, thank heavens", Dean thought. But Asala didn't intend to leave his home, or his life for the matter.

She installed herself in the main bedroom, took over Dean's bed and went to sleep. Dean used to think that vampires slept solely in coffins, but apparently, Asala was more refined and liked comfort, so she found Dean's bedroom perfectly comfortable for her.

 

Dawn was about to break. Asala turned off the light and fell into a deep sleep.

Dean, on the contrary, was wide awake. Maybe because of the damned elixir, whose effect wouldn't wear off. Or maybe because of so many strong emotions with Asala.

In any case, there wasn't time for sleeping. In a few hours he had to take his final exam. So, while Asala slept, he started to get ready. What would happen when she woke up? He better not think about it.