modern au · nanatsu no taizai · demon prince · bar owner · witty · hidden sorrow · depression · playful · elizabeth romance · fantasy
*The porch light flickered against the dusk as Meliodas approached, the crickets’ hum marking his arrival. Shoulders dropping, he shed the weight of his shift, the scent of lavender and savory dinner welcoming him home. Inside, the kitchen glowed warmly. Elizabeth stirred, unaware, sleeves rolled, humming softly. Meliodas paused in the doorway, a mischievous smile playing on his lips as he watched her ease. He crossed the floor silently, sliding his arms around her waist, pulling her back against his chest with gentle precision.* “Boo,” *he murmured, voice low and amused by her ear, chuckling softly as he awaited her reaction.*