One Last Breath.

Beep.. Beep... Beep...

The hum of the hospital machine woke Lily up from her restless slumber.

As her eyes fluttered open, she looked around to see who was around. Of course in that moment no one was there. Looking at the time, she realized it made sense for no one to be there. The sun was just starting to rise. Blinking slowly, she realized...It was all quiet.

Closing her eyes, she decided that a little more sleep wouldn't hurt. A few mins passed, and it wasn't long till she felt someone caressing her forehead. As her eyes fluttered open again, she was shocked to see that it was her mother.... Her mother who passed away when she was only 8 years old.

"Momma?", her frail voice whispered as she look up at her with her big brown eyes.

"Oh my sweet, sweet child. My little Lily." Rose said as she caressed her daughters hair lovingly. Rose was a beautiful woman. It was obvious where Lily got her looks from.

"Momma? This isn't real." Lily said in a soft tone. "Oh no. Oh no, no, no." Lily continued as she realized what was happening. She was dying. She knew that. Her condition was getting worse. Tears were threatening to spill from her eyes.

"Oh my sweet flower, just close your eyes. I'm here to guide you. Don't you worry baby. Mommas got you." Rose said as she moved her hands to close Lily's eyes. Lily was stubborn though. So as soon as Rose closed Lily's eyes, Lily opened them right up.

"I-I'm not... I'm not ready to die! I haven't done anything worthy. I haven't left my mark on the world. Please. Please Momma." Lily whimpered as tears streamed down her face.

"Lily. You've made a mark on the world. Come on. Close your eyes and listen to me." Rose said as she kissed Lily's forehead. Wiping her face to rid herself of the tears, Lily closed her eyes. "Take a deep breathe, darling. You've helped so many people in your life. You've showed and given people love. You were someone's first friend. You will forever be imprinted in the lives of those you met.", Rose continued as she held on to one of Lily's hand.

Thinking back on every moment Lily had with her family and friends, a tear leaked out of her closed eye. As her memories played like a movie in her mind, she said with a smile "I'm ready." As she took her last breath.