Linked {Meliodas x Reader}

Chapter 3.3- Home is Where the Heart Is

So much has happened since I was introduced into Meliodas' life while getting to know him and getting familiar with myself.

It seems surreal, seeing how the life I came from was bottom of the barrel. But being in the castle, alongside Monspeet, alongside Meliodas and hell, even the Demon King and Zeldris have made me feel more at home than 'home' ever was.

Despite our last dispute, my fiancé and I have grown closer, with affection, emotions, and physical. Meliodas is more open with his feelings and I've gotten used to some things and don't let things break me easily.

My self-esteem and confidence went up with the help of others with myself boosting it as well. I've stayed focused, remaining as the co-captain of the Ten Commandments by Meliodas' side. I now only train with Monspeet, Meliodas, Chandler, or Cusack to avoid a situation that happened before.

I chuckled to myself as I finished writing down in my journal, smiling to myself what had happened over these longing days.

"Time does fly." I sigh, closing my journal and slipping it back into the drawer connected to my vanity, the F/C cover encasing all my feelings and thoughts of what has occurred all this time.

I stood up, smoothing out the front of my attire while straightening my posture, looking into the mirror at my reflection.

'Dad would be proud at least...' I thought, a bittersweet moment crossing my mind.

Me and Meliodas were set to marry in the upcoming months and I couldn't be more than happier.

My heels clacked against the polished floor as I stepped into the hallway outside of my chamber, a small smile plastered on my lips.

I made my way toward the spiral staircase, while vividly remembering my first appearance here. I greeted the maids and servants who walked my way while I passed them.

"Lady Y/N!" A sweet voice greeted me, making my smile widen, "Namiko!" I squeal, turning to face my personal maid now.

"How the hell are you?" I brought the young woman into a hug, cherishing the time we had at the moment. It wasn't often I was able to speak to Namiko due to her duties as a maid and mine as the co-captain of the Commandments.

"Girl...It's been great! Not too shitty, you know.... your presence is greatly missed though." Namiko hugged back, poking fun at me as I giggled.

Namiko and I connected like siblings almost, it was never a dull moment. "The other maids and servants had the same words to say. And now you're soon to be married! Couldn't be me though.." Namiko teared up happily as she held my hands.

I smiled, although it was bittersweet, I knew Namiko meant well despite my duties as royalty starting to take more time away from our small hangouts. "Girl, you know you gonna be married one day, shut up" I taunt.

"Don't manifest that shit for me. I just want you to do good." She said.

"I won't forget you or the other guys just because I'm going to be married, that's a promise," I say, ruffling her hair.

Namiko gave me a huge smile and nodded, "Same here! Now you know I have to get back to work, it's almost lunchtime and these crazy ass demons be hungry...I mean, I'm happy to serve my fellow members..!" She faked a laugh as I shook my head, "Take it easy Namiko, I'll visit the kitchen later hopefully to help with dinner, since y'all miss me that much" I waved to the woman as we parted.

"You better or we coming for your ass!"
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I hummed softly as I descended the stairs, my hand behind my back as I bobbed my head from side to side. The entrance of the castle was wide open, and although the Demon Realm wasn't the prettiest, it allowed somewhat of a feeling of relief.