The gap between us - ( Seven deadly sins)

Chapter 26 - Mmmmmm

- Percy Pov -

I scoffed as I watched the happy couple exchange affections. I wasn't particularly fond of relationships or emotions. They were never a concern to me.

I rubbed my throat subconsciously as I turned around to leave. "Insolent trash..." I whispered as I disappeared into thin air.

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- Meliodas Pov -

After getting off of my flight and grabbing my suitcase, I got into a taxi and made my way to Zeldris' house.

I looked out the window at a group of children, who were gone faster than I could count.
I thought back to when Melody was 8, It was just her and I against the world; She would always want to play with me and would crawl into bed and cuddle when she got scared. I chuckled softly to myself as I kept thinking about all of the times we spent together.

"When the fuck did you grow up and get so damn angry?" I whispered to myself. I feel responsible for her rage...her resentment.

Her mothers death.

I ran my hand through my hair and tried to relax.

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We finally got to my destination and
I kept looking at my watch and tapping my foot as the vehicle pulled over onto the side of the road to let me out. I was nervous and the guilt was gradually getting worse.

"Thank you." I spoke kindly as I grabbed my shit and waved the driver goodbye.

Stepping inside that house felt wrong. I knew Zel wasn't home, but I did have one of his house keys and he already knew I was coming.

I set my bags down. "Hey!? Melody!? Are you here!?" I called out to my daughter.

No response. She mustn't be home. Or mustn't of heard me.

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- Melody Pov -

After all the drama of Helbram finding out, we sat down on my bed and just looked at each other. Not exchanging a single word.

"This has been so rushed...don't you think?" I asked him quietly while suddenly looking at the ground.

I felt his weight shift on the bed. "Yeah...but I'm okay with it...the way it is now I-I mean." He stuttered as he placed his hand over mine; I smiled as he stroked it gently with his thumb.

"I guess...meeting you was my purpose...and having your baby was my fate." I smiled more as he leant forward and kissed me on the neck.

Helbram chuckled as I blushed slightly at his sudden show of affection. "I'm going to be apart of this babies life, no matter what, I'm keeping this promise...even if it kills me." I smiled with my eyes closed as I put a hand on my stomach.

"3 months."

"What?" He asked confused.

I face palmed dramatically. "That's how far along I am! Duh?" I spoke firmly as he held my free hand; watching him give it a soft squeeze before bringing it up to his lips and kissing it.

He was grinning from ear to ear. "Is there a bump yet?" He asked happily.

I nodded as I went to grab for my shirt but then I heard my name being called from downstairs. I stopped in my tracks...the voice was so familiar. Helbram stopped too. We looked at each other until I let go of his hand slowly and stood up. "Th-that's my dads voice...I... I have to go." I said while Looking at the door blanking as if I was about to leave.