As I slip down onto the cold floor the blood began to pool around me. My sight becomes darkened and I knew that it was my time to fall into the black oblivion. I shut my eyes tight and thought of the only person you I cared about…Lily. A small smile appeared on my face as I remembered our first ever promise.

*Flashback*

"Severus?" young Lily said cautiously.

"Yes Lily?"

"Do you promise to always be there for me? N o matter what happens?" she asked.

I looked at her with surprised, "Of course I would! You're my best friend!"

She looks at me with serious eyes, "No…you have to cross your heart!"

I tilted my head to one side in confusion, "What?"

"It's a muggle thing. You have to make an 'x' over your heart and say, 'Cross my heart or hope to die'."

"I don't want to die!" I yelled.

She giggles, "Then you better not break your promise! Now do it!"

I made an 'x' over my heart and said, "I promise never to leave you and will always be there for my heart and hope to die."

"Forever?" she smiled.

"Always."

*Present Day*

I opened my eyes once more and saw nothing, I look around and saw a little glint of silver. I followed the strange light and it led me to a woman with scarlet hair.

"L-Lily?" I stuttered.

She turns. Her mouth twisted up into the smile that has haunted me for years. She said not a word…..as she made and an 'x' over her heart.

I look at her and smiled for the first time in years. I'm with the one I care about deeply…and that's all that matters to me.