The sun had just dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow across the kingdom of Liones. You were walking along the castle grounds, lost in thought. The sounds of the town winding down for the night seemed distant, like an echo in your mind. There was only one thing on your mind tonight—Meliodas.

You had spent a lot of time with him and the rest of the Seven Deadly Sins over the past months. Meliodas was charismatic, carefree, and always seemed to know how to make you smile even on the darkest of days. But behind his playful demeanor, there was something darker—a past that he rarely spoke about, a burden he carried alone. And despite how much he pushed others away, you knew he relied on his friends in ways he didn’t always show.

As you wandered the quiet grounds, you didn’t hear the footsteps approaching from behind until they were right next to you.

"Out here alone, huh?" Meliodas’ familiar voice broke through the silence, warm and teasing.