The gap between us - ( Seven deadly sins)

Chapter 33 - I mean...?

- Melody -

I threw myself onto my bed, carefully so I wouldn't hurt myself in anyway. I pulled my phone out and checked all of my notifications. "Damn it." I cussed as I noticed at least 5 missed calls from uncle Zel and 2 from Zenita, but none from my father.

I huffed and threw my phone onto my bedside table out of frustration, rolled over onto my side and put my hand on my stomach. "It's just you and me right now kid. The world is against us, but I promise I won't let them hurt you like they've hurt me." I whispered to my unborn child. I gently caressed my small bump as I thought about random shit. I wouldn't let them be taken away from me...not like their father. I felt terrible about it still, all I wanted was for him to wake up and come back so we can do this together.

There was a light knock on my door. I sat up and looked over, no expression what so ever, but still intrigued. "Melody? Can we talk?"

I sighed as I realised it was my dad. I didn't say a word, I just sat there in silence until he decided to just enter anyway. "What do you want? Can't you see I want to be alone right now?" I growled at him quietly. He didn't care, he just came over and sat next to me. "..."

I shuffled further away from him and just glared, hard and angry. He nodded slowly and looked back at the door. He knew what he did wrong.
"Look.." he sighed. "I get it, the feeling of losing someone special to you. I've been through it twice so you don't need to get pissy with me, okay?" He said bluntly as I shot him another look. "You know...when I lost your mother, Helbram erased your memories along with all the other kids memories so I could make you believe that she had died from an illness. He loves you and so that's why he did it. He protected you when Mael showed up and also tried his hardest to find you when Percy kidnapped you." He took a breather. I was dumbfounded, but happy. "He's not dead...just asleep. But also...loss isn't just the death of a loved one, it's also the absence of one. I'm sorry I haven't spoken to you in 2 weeks, I just haven't had the balls to admit I wasn't strong enough to kill Mael."

"It's okay." I said simply while holding onto my sheets. "In the end, you were still there, whether you said something or nothing. Your presence was still comforting either way." A smile suddenly found its way onto my face. "Thank you."

He smiled back. "I think that's the first time I've seen you smile in 2 whole weeks." He chuckled.

"I guess you're right."

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- time skip: 2 hours -

2 hours later and I was back downstairs with my uncle and father, laughing happily as we enjoyed a meal together; pizza and coke. My dad suddenly started choking on a piece of crust and uncle Zeldris slapped him really hard on the back. I completely lost my shit and started laughing hysterically as he coughed it up onto the table. He shot me a look and then just started laughing as well.

After the rain had stopped, the weather had completely flipped. The night was perfect, the moon was visible through the clouds and the stars spotted the black sheet like sprinkles on ice-cream. Uncle Zel got up and took the plates with him as I pulled my phone out of my pocket because I felt it vibrating. It was Deloris trying to ring me. I felt the colour drain from my face.

"What's the matter?" My dad asked as I stood up to take the call."

"Deloris is ringing me, I think it might be about Helbrams condition."

He nodded and I left the kitchen, placing myself on the couch. I answered. "Hey, what is it?" I asked slowly.

"It's Helbram..."

My heart dropped.
"What's wrong with him!?" I asked with fear.

"He's awake. That Percy bastard came back with a knife; I think he was planning on killing him, but then ended up healing him. It seemed to have brought him out of the coma." She said with uncertainty.

I was so happy and confused. "Wait...WHAT...I...okay!? Why did he heal him?" I yelled.

She sighed. "No one knows, but who cares."

"Okay! I...I'm on my way!" I exclaimed before hanging up and running into the kitchen. "DAD! I need you to take me to the hospital right now!" I ordered.

"Why?"

"Helbram's awake!"

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- time skip: Hospital -

I was completely baffled by what the fuck was happening, but I was just happy to be honest. I didn't care about the circumstances. My boyfriend was awake and I would finally get to see his beautiful eyes.

I sprinted down the hallway, tears streaming down my red cheeks as a large smile spread across my face.
I looked at all of the familiar faces as I ran by. Diane, King and Deloris were all standing out in the waiting room, waving as I passed. They had just been in and we're now giving me the opportunity to have a moment alone with him.

I ran to the door and opened it and there he was, sitting and staring out the window, a smile on his face.
"Helbram?" I said softly as I covered my mouth with my hands.
He slowly turned to face me and smiled at me kindly.

"In the flesh..." He chuckled weakly, his voice all deep and crackly from disuse. I began sobbing as I ran over to him and threw my arms around him.

"I love you!" I exclaimed as he squeezed me back. "I was so scared that you weren't going to wake up and even so I thought you wouldn't remember who I was."

He buried his face in my shoulder. "I love you too." He grinned and placed his hand on my stomach. "And you as well." He whispered. I wiped my eyes.

"I'm so glad you're awake now. There's so much we need to catch up on."