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.
