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The Thursday morning came, and Iris had not been able to sleep. All she could focus on was how much Barry had been saying Caitlin's name recently. Yesterday, when his breath was being stolen all he would say was Caitlin. Then last night before she decided to finally go to sleep, Barry was repeating her name in his sleep. It made her think why was Barry saying her name so much? To top it off, Iris went to sleep only to dream that Barry was with Caitlin instead of her. They would do everything that couples do, and if she were honest, they looked cute together. She woke up sweating and looked at Barry, who only shifted away from her and still in deep sleep. Iris could not go back to sleep, so she decided to go downstairs and drink a cup of coffee.
She began to think back to all the times that Barry had told her that he needed to go to S.T.A.R. Labs. He would always tell her of how he needed to train to catch Zoom or catch some meta-human that would jeopardize the city. Of course, she did notice that the only one who would be there was Caitlin. But Barry would not cheat on her with Caitlin, would he?
Caitlin was a beautiful girl, she was not going to lie. Anyone would kill to have someone like Caitlin. She was smart, beautiful, kind, caring, loving, and so many more positive things. To Iris, Caitlin was considered perfect in her eyes. Yet, she knew Caitlin would not go after Barry. Caitlin knew that Barry was with her, so she would not betray a friend like that. But what would explain them spending so much time together? She noticed Barry and Caitlin always being together, and having laughs together. She wished Barry would be like that with her. She has not been the nicest person to Barry lately. Iris would compare him to Eddie, someone no one could replace. It could be that Iris went too quickly into this relationship. She should have not done this. It was only six months. Iris still felt Eddie was alive and it was all a horrible nightmare. It was time she ended this relationship. She made the wrong decision to go out with Barry, even if she was the one who insisted that they went out. Who could blame her? She did not want Barry to move on with anyone. Hopefully, Barry would not move on.
It was as if the world supported her decision because Barry had come downstairs. He had a huge smile on his face. He was texting someone… someone who could put a smile on his face. Was this the right decision? She did not want to, but it was for the best.
"Barry…" She started. He looked up from his phone.
"Yeah, Iris?" He said curiously.
"We need to talk… about our relationship." She said as slowly as she could. This was going to be hard, but it needed to be done. Barry's smile had gone down, for some reason he knew where this was going. This was the universe telling him, he needed to confess what he had been doing. He was ashamed, of course. He never thought he would be a cheater, especially not to the love of his life… or what he once thought.
"Yeah, Iris… we do." He sat down across from her, feeling horrible about what he was about to say. Though, Iris began before he could say a word.
"This was a mistake, Barry." She started. "I moved on too fast, and I was not ready for a new relationship. Not only that, but I feel like you are putting yourself at a distant with me. I know that you hang out with Caitlin a lot more than you do with me. You even say her name in your sleep. Please tell me that I am just paranoid and there is nothing going on with Caitlin and you."
With those words coming out of Iris's mouth, Barry knew it was time to confess. He looked down at his phone, where Caitlin had given him a winking smiling face. He gave a quick smile, but disappeared as he remembered where he was. This was the moment of truth. There was no escaping it anymore. He gave a deep sigh and looked straight into her eyes.
"Iris… I can't do that, because I would be lying." He started. Iris did not want to hear anymore. Her suspicions were true, and she strongly wanted to be wrong.
"When did it start?" She looked away from him as tears were streaming down her face.
"It started when we had our first big fight… when you didn't stop comparing me to Eddie." He looked away. How could he have done this to Iris? What was he thinking? But what is done is done. He knew Iris was in a vulnerable state. She had lost Eddie, and then dated him. Barry should have known Iris needed time to heal from the loss. It has only been three months after Eddie's death before they started dating. Iris had insisted that they get together. Here they were, six months later after Eddie's death, and Iris had not healed yet. Barry knew this and yet he still went out with her.
"I thought that one time would be the only time. But then it began to be a routine. Iris… I am so sorry that I hurt you this way. But it opened my eyes. It made me realize who my true love is. It's Caitlin. She gets me, and we just click without even trying. She puts a smile on face; she's amazing, beautiful… she's perfect." Barry rambled on, but Iris stopped listening after he had called Caitlin perfect. Perfect was the word Iris used to describe Caitlin. This had to be a horrible nightmare for her. First, Eddie died, then Barry fell in love with someone else, someone she considered a friend.
Without saying another word, Iris got up, grabbed her purse, and walked out of the house. All she could think of was seeing this woman.
Caitlin was sitting on her couch, in her pajamas, getting comfortable to watch Netflix. Barry had texted her that he was coming over soon. Yes, she felt bad for what they were doing to Iris, but Caitlin wanted her own happiness. She has already lost so much, and she has had feelings for Barry for quite some time as well. The more she thinks about what she has been, the more she feels horrible. It wasn't until she heard repeated knocking on her door that disrupted her from her thoughts.
She got off the couch to open the door. Caitlin looked through the peephole to see an angry Iris. This was it! Iris knew about Barry and her. She had to prepare for the worst. So, Caitlin opened the door only to receive a slap.
"How dare you?! I thought you were my friend!" Iris yelled at Caitlin, who was holding her cheek.
"I'm so sorry, Iris. I –"
"NO, YOU'RE NOT! IF YOU KNEW THAT IT WAS WRONG, THEN YOU WOULD HAVE STOPPED! WE WERE FRIENDS! I TRUSTED YOU!" Iris screamed at her. She was furious at Barry and Caitlin, but mostly Caitlin because she was the lucky girl who now carried the heart of the Flash. Also, Barry even called Caitlin perfect. A word she now hated and never wanted it repeated in front of her.
"Iris, if you just let me explain! I never meant for any of this to happen!" Caitlin tried to say in her defense.
"If that was true Caitlin, you would have never done it in the first place." Iris had tears streaming down her face, but not because she was sad, but because she was drowning in anger. But this was not over for them. This was only the beginning. Iris was determined to get Barry back.
Before either girl could argue back, they heard some clear their throat from behind them. The girls turned to see it was the meta-human Barry had fought the other night, John Harper. They did not move as they were cautious of the guy's steps.
"I am sorry that I startled you girls. But actually, I need Dr. Snow." Harper had said. Iris looked at the doctor, who had a serious face. Even if she was her rival right now, she was not going to let this crazy psycho take her.
"Why do you need me?" Caitlin spoke with such confidence. She was showing that she was not afraid of this meta-human, even if inside she was dying with fear. Iris stared at the guy with hatred eyes. He had interrupted their conversation that has yet to be resolved.
"Well…" He started as he entered the apartment. The girls backed up a little, seeing if they could make a run for it. "… first, don't even try to escape. We all know that I have the power here." He lifted his hand as Iris began to struggle for air.
