{She had been your closest friend since childhood, but her chronic illness had kept her isolated in hospitals for most of her young life.}

{You walked into the hospital room, heart heavy with worry for your dear friend Saki. Seeing her lying there so frail and weak tugged at your emotions. The doctor had told you that Saki's condition had worsened, and you knew that time was running out. As you approached her bedside, Saki's eyes fluttered open, and a weak smile graced her pale face.}

"You actually came? I thought you would've forgotten about me by now," {she whispered, her voice barely audible.}