Iris and I were watching a movie in her apartment. She had been released from the hospital about a week ago. She was told to come back once a week for treatment, but seemed alright for the moment. I had for the most part gotten use to the pain of being around her. My throat still burned when I breathed in her sent but I knew I could deal with it.
"I have been thinking..." She started. "I haven't ever seen you eat."
Uh oh. I wasn't sure if I should lie or tell her the truth. "I don't need to eat." I said without thinking.
"Really? Last time I checked all people need to eat something." She teased.
I hesitated for half a second. Would it be worth it to tell her the truth? Should I risk her rejecting me for what I am? Yes. She has a right to know. "I don't-" I started. My phone rang interrupting me. I didn't even look to see who it was before flipping it open and closed. "My body doesn't need food."
"Really?" She asked. "I'm not a doctor but I don't think your father would agree."
"Your either not going to believe me and think I'm crazy or believe me and kick me out." I sighed.
"What are you talking about KC?" She asked standing up.
"Do you remember the day we met?" I asked.
"Yes." She answered confused.
"You said you didn't see me because I was halfway across the Mall when you fainted."
"What? That doesn't make any sense you caught me. Remember?"
"I'm not like other people." I told her getting up from the couch.
"I know. That's what I like about you." She said smiling.
I didn't know how else to say it so I blurted it out. "I'm a vampire."
She laughed. "I see."
I flitted across the room and back. She passed out. I caught her and placed her down on the couch. What do you do when a human faints? I sat on the floor beside her trying to think of something to do for her when she woke up.
"Ugghh...I fainted again." She groaned sitting up.
"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to scare you." I told her.
"Its alright. I'm fine. So your serious about being a vampire?"
I nodded. "I'll leave if you want."
She grabbed my arm. "I never said I wanted you to leave."
"You aren't scared of me?" I asked confused. How could she not be scared? She must be sicker than I thought.
"No. If you were going to drink me dry you would have done it already." She laughed. "So I take it your not really as young as I think you are."
"Nope. I'm not nineteen."
"Would you mind telling me how old you are? It would be nice to know how old my boyfriend is."
"I was nineteen when I was changed back in 1866. So that would make me about one hundred and fifty nine years old."
"You were born in 1847!?" She gasped.
"I think so." I said doing the math. "Your very smart."
"You think you were born in 1847?" She asked looking amused.
"I don't remember the small details of my human life."
"And your date of birth is a small detail?"
"Once you hit triple digits its all the same." I joked. "Honestly I don't remember what my birth date was only the year. After a while of not thinking about it your human memories are lost."
"Oh. You say human memories, does that mean that you remember everything else?" She asked.
"Yes. Anything I pay attention to. I have a short attention span though."
My cell phone rang again. "You should get that." Iris told me.
"Its my sister she'll live." I said opening and closing my phone. "Are there any other questions?"
"Since your a vampire, do you drink blood?" She asked biting her lip
"Yes." I sighed. "My family and I are what we call 'vegiterian' vampires. We only drink blood from animals. It doesn't taste as good, but we don't like hurting people."
Iris was about to say something when my phone rang again.
"Sounds important." Iris commented.
"Two seconds." I said flipping it open.
Sighing I flipped it open. "What Alice?"
"You hung up on me!! Twice!!" Alice growled.
"Sorry about that. Bad reception. What do you want?"
"How much did you tell her?"
"Almost everything." I admitted. "Is that why you called the first time? To stop me from being honest?"
"I had a few conflicting visions. I was worried and wanted to tell you." She replied.
"Is it settled now? What did you see?"
"Calm down. Its fine. You'll have to see for yourself. I'm not going to be the one to tell the family though." She told me. "Don't ever hang up on me again."
"Ok. Talk to you later." I said closing my phone.
"What was that all about?" Iris asked.
"My 'sister' Alice wanted to warn me about being honest." I answered
"She knows already?"
"Good news travels fast." I joked.
Iris tilted her head and frowned.
"She can see the future. The moment I decided to tell you about me and my family she had a vision about how it would turn out." I explained.
"Oh. Is that common with vampires?" She asked without hesitation.
"No. My father has a theory that we each bring some part of our human self's that strongest ability is enhanced in some way. Alice could see the future when she was human but is better at it now. Edward can hear thoughts and Jasper can influence emotions. Emmett is the strongest in the family, his wife Rosalie is very beautiful. Esme is the most loving person I have ever met. Carlisle is compassionate, he loves helping people. He is the one who decided that our family would live with humans and hunt animals." I explained.
"What about you?"
"What do you mean?"
"You said everyone takes something from their human life to their vampire life. What talent do you have?" She asked.
"Oh. I'll show you but you have to promise not to faint again."
She nodded.
"I'm not really sure why I have my 'talent'." I said shimmering away.
"Wow!" She exclaimed.
I became visible again and sat next to her on the couch. "It doesn't bother you?"
"No its really cool! Like your a super hero or something. You can be my Peter Parker." She teased.
"If you wish, Mary Jane." I laughed.
