Two weeks later Iris wasn't any better. She refused to go to the doctor because she didn't want to get stuck in the hospital. I kept a close eye on her when she slept and the one time I did go hunting I had Tanya watch Iris. I hunted whatever I could find as quickly as I could. I was only gone for a little over an hour.
I returned to Iris's apartment and froze in the doorway. The whole apartment was completely silent. I tried to stay calm. Tanya would have called me if something had happened. She wouldn't have hurt Iris. She was one of the kindest vampire's I knew.
I searched the apartment hoping that maybe it was a joke. It had to be. Where would they go if they weren't here? Tanya's.
I quickly left the apartment and headed towards Tanya's house. Once I got closer to her house I caught her sent and sped up. I practically knocked over the door when I got there.
Eleazar opened the door looking bewildered. "KC whats wrong?"
"Where is Tanya!?" I growled.
"Upstairs. Whats wrong?" He asked again.
I pushed him out of my way and ran up the stairs. I slammed open the door to the guest room. I stopped in the doorway when I saw Iris laying in the bed sleeping. Eleazar and Carmen grabbed onto me and pulled me into the hallway.
"What is wrong with you?!" Carmen hissed.
"Why did Tanya bring Iris here?" I asked.
"You didn't read the note?" Eleazar asked.
"What note?"
"Tanya left you a note. On the coffee table." Eleazar answered.
"Iris was taking a shower and fainted. She has been sleeping since. When Tanya called she was hysterical. She was scared that you would blame her." Carmen explained.
"Is Tanya alright?"
"Kate is talking to her." Eleazar said. "I think you should call Carlisle. I know that Iris said she didn't want to deal with doctors but if you want her to stay human I think she needs help."
"Thank you." I said before going into the guest room.
I sat on the edge of the bed next to Iris. Her breathing was shallow but her heartbeat was normal. I counted each time her heart beat. The thought of taking this away from her was painful. I didn't mind being a vampire, but I had never changed someone before. I could remember every moment of pain as I changed and never wanted to be the one who made someone feel so much pain.
Tanya peeked in the doorway and waved. I kissed Iris and walked over to Tanya.
"Eleazar said you didn't get the note?" She asked.
"I didn't think to look for a note." I admitted. "I'm sorry I freaked out. I was stupid to over react. I do trust you. I just..."
"You are afraid to lose her." Tanya finished.
I nodded. "I love her."
"She loves you too. You two are so good for each other."
"I don't know how I would be good for her." I disagreed.
Tanya and I ran to Iris's side when she started coughing. I took her hand unsure what I could do to help her. She stopped coughing and her breathing returned to the shallow way she had been before. Tanya gave my shoulder a squeeze and left the room.
Iris woke up a few minutes after Tanya left.
"KC..." She whispered.
"Iris, you need your rest." I whispered back.
"I don't want to. Its not the same when I dream of you."
"I want you to get better."
"KC, you and I both know that's not going to happen."
"Please Iris..."
"I love you. I want to be with you forever." She whispered.
"I love you too. Please rest now my love." I whispered back.
"Do you promise to change me if I can't wake up?" She asked.
"Yes. I would do anything for you." I answered kissing her head.
Iris closed her eyes and instantly fell back asleep.
