Half Vampire: Fights for love

Chapter 4

The bell for the first period rang, and we were having biology. Denise and I both walked into the lab.

"Okay, class, we will be talking about osmosis." Mr. Lovato said as he picked up the textbook from the table. Denise and I searched for a seat and ended up sitting next to the window. "Who can define osmosis?" he asked, staring at Chase. Chase ignored him, and one of Chase's football players raised his hand. "Okay, Larry, please define it for the class even if it's in your understanding."

Larry stood up. "Osmosis is a process by which molecules of a solvent tend to pass through a semipermeable membrane from a less concentrated solution into a more concentrated one."

"Good. You can sit down. Who else can try?" he asked as he looked in my direction. "Hmm, your face is new."

"This is her first time in your class," Denise replied, and Chase looked my way. I got to my feet but had no idea what to say because all I had learned at Shadow Academy was about blood.

Everything was about controlling fangs, not trying to turn into a monster by feeding on a bloodsucker or trying to defend ourselves when we are in trouble. So, yes, I was unaware of what osmosis was.

"Go ahead, Miss."

"Inez." Standing on my feet, I gave him my name.

"So, what do you understand by the word osmosis?" he asked again.

I forced my swallow. "Osmo..." When I started to speak, someone cut me off. I was relieved to be interrupted because otherwise I might have embarrassed myself in front of my classmates. 

"Osmosis is the tendency of a fluid, usually water, to pass through a semipermeable membrane into a solution where the solvent concentration is higher, thus equalising the concentrations of materials on either side of the membrane," Chase says and sits down.

"Thank you, Mr. Parker." He set the textbook down after checking his watch. "So, we will be having a test."

The students all sighed lethargically. To stop the class from talking, Mr. Lovato banged a ruler against the table.

"It will be a group of six, and we'll have the text in the next class. There are five people in total in a group, so choose carefully."

Everyone went to meet up with their buddies. Chase didn't bother to get up, and Jada was too proud to search for a group, so she and her best friend stayed to one side. Denise and I were also standing by the window. The only human I got attached to was Denise. She had never been close to my house before, and I had never given her my life's story. 

Who would want to speak up and admit that they are Dhampirs who may soon turn into bloodsuckers? Who wants to hear that without calling me a freak?

"What are you kids doing? Mingle already and let me share my questions." Mr. Lovato said, addressing Jada and Maddie along with the rest of us who were not in groups.

Jada looked at herself in the mirror and said, "No more groups available, Mr. Lovato," before pressing her lips together.

"Oh, the situation is already solved," said Mr. Lovato.

"How?" Denise asked.

"One, two, three..." He counted the one of us that was left. He let out a startled gasp. "Now that there are five of you, you are all in the same group," he added. 

Jada immediately replied, "I'm the captain." Denise gave her a glance.

"You can't be the captain when all you do is check yourself out in the mirror," Denise said. 

"Are you done?" As she picked up her bag, Jada rolled her eyes and questioned.

"I guess so," Denise replied.

"Good."

"It's going to be more of an experiment, so the first group's question will be: experiment to show osmosis using a sheet of cellophane or a goat bladder."

Mr. Lovato distributed the questions to the groups before reaching to my group. He said we were to demonstrate the phenomenon of exosmosis and endosmosis.

The bell finally rang and the student walked out of the lab.

The following few days, while I was hanging out with Denise, I noticed Chase hanging out nearby and glancing my way.

He waited until I had opened my locker before approaching me and placing his hand on top of it.

"You are Inez." With one hand in his pocket, he spoke.

"Yeah," I said nervously.

"Good, I just want to clear that up. Well, my name is Chase."

"I know, uh, hello." I laughed a little. "Thank you for saving me in Mr. Lovato's class."

Everyone was looking at us, including Jada.

"You are welcome...Hey, I have a ticket to see a movie."

"Really?" As I pulled out my note, I uttered.

"Are you interested?"

"You want to take me out on a date?"

"Well, my friend had tickets but was unable to attend." Blinking, he continued. "Anyway, it's this Friday. Can I come and get you?"

For a while, I was unable to speak. Who wouldn't want to go on a date with Chase Parker? I was not sure whether to answer with a yes or a no. 

I'm a Dhampir, remember? I couldn't approach him because if I did, many lives would be ruined. I also can't be with him. It's against the law to fall in love with humans, especially if it's Chase Parker.

He asked calmly, "What? Every time I look at you, I know you feel it too. You can't hide it. It's too late." Even as he spoke, I continued to look at him. "I'll see you later." He added.

Denise walked over to us and yelled, "Hey!" She introduced herself, saying, "I'm Denise." Before returning to me, he turned to face her.

Chase said, "Hello, I know who you are," as I cleared my throat. "I will see you guys later." Leaving my locker, he said.

I said, still trembling, "Bye."

Denise drew nearer to me. "Oh my gosh." She laughed.

I asked, "What?"

"The hottest guy just talked to you without you seeking attention."

"No, no, he just asked about Abraham Lincoln," I said. I closed my locker.

"Abraham Lincoln? Seriously?"

I respond, trying not to laugh, "Yeah."

"You both aren't even offering history."

"I know, but it's true," I said.

"Okay." She said as she rolled her eyes. Together, we moved through the corridor. "He better be nice to you or I'll break him." She added. As I tucked my hair behind my ear, I chuckled slightly. "You know, in this world, there are two kinds of girls. Those with high school boyfriends, such as you and girls like me who are awaiting college."

I replied, "I don't want to date someone in high school."

"I know, but if he approaches you, you can't say no."

"Well, I can. It's up to me, and besides, he's not the one for me."