Eric’s POV I woke up to the sound of someone sobbing beside me. It was Lily; why was she crying so much? "Lily,” I called her. My voice was so weak, and so was I. "Lily,” I called her again, but she shook her head continuously with her eyes closed. Her hands held mine tightly. "Lily, open your eyes.” “Eric?” “Why are you crying?” “I'm sorry” “Then open your eyes." I managed to push myself up and lean close to her. Her cheeks were all flushed. How long has she been like this? “Then open your eyes." But she shook her head, refusing to. "Lily, please just open your eyes.” I cupped her cheek, wiping her tears off her face. I was glad when she opened her eyes and stared at me. There was disbelief in her eyes for a moment. “Eric?” I smiled at her. She caught me off guard when she rush

