Heyo! So it seams that completely rewriting the previous chapter in a different point of view doesn't appeal to some. I get that, but I want y'all to know what was going on in both Ban and Meliodas's heads and how they feel at least up to this point so this will be the only time that I rewrite a chapter in a different point of view. So instead of rewriting the whole chapter, I'll boil it down to it's key elements and I'll keep it brief, but I'll put it in italics and separate it with the line thing so if you don't want to read it you can just skip ahead.
Meliodas's point of view
I spent the whole time in my room mourning and grieving over losing Elizabeth. It seemed like I had her for such a short time... But I guess it was bound to happen when a demon that lives who-knows-how-long gets with a human girl. I cried in my room off and on reminiscing old cherished memories. I was pulled from my thoughts as I heard Ban call from the outside of the room. I didn't answer him so he walked inside. "Hey Ban." I said softly
"Hey bud." Ban said back sitting on the ground next to my bed. It was nice to have a presence in the room, especially that of a good friend. "Enjoy your nap?" He asked
"Oh I wasn't sleeping.. Just thinking." I replied sadly sitting up. Ban looks at me and I look at him. I could see in his face that he felt sorry for me. He also seemed to be studying me.
"About Elizabeth?"
"Mmhm. Just... Thinking about the good times... the bad times.." I could feel my eyes well up with tears. Damn emotions getting to me again. "The beautiful times..." Shit I could feel myself about to cry again, I tried to hold it back in front of Ban like I did at the funeral. "... All of them." I couldn't hold it back any more and I started to cry. Shit, I almost never cry in front of others. I felt Ban climb on the bed and he put me on his lap. I didn't question it. I and embrace him. I pushed my face into his chest and I let it all out for several long minutes. Having gone through this with Ban, I acquired a greater appreciation for Ban. What could I say? I love this dummy. "Thank you Ban." I said looking up at him. I've seen his face many many times but now it seems different.. Not physically different but.. I don't know, I can't put my tongue on it. "Elizabether told me to be happy.. And if I didn't have you I don't think I could be." I said with sincerity.
"Happy to help Captain." Ban said with a smile as he rubs my shoulders. Damn it felt nice. His smooth skin, his touch, I melted into it. "So if you're feeling better I can just go to my room and let you sle-"
"No, uh.." I cut him off. I did not want him to leave. "Please stay." I pleaded. I looked up at him and I felt an urge to kiss him. No idea why this came over me but I shook it off. "I like your company.." I said nervously.
Ban chuckled and nodded. "Sure thing captain." I said as he laid down with me still on him and he put his hands behind his head. The thought of kissing him came back to me along with some other more sensual thoughts. I blushed a bit and I get off of him, laying down and placed my head on his stomach. I wanted to tell him about what passed through my mind but I was too embarrassed too. I didn't want to risk him thinking differently of me in a bad way. I was also to nervous too anyway because I never had these feelings to a best friend.. or even a man. The minutes tick by and I eventually fell asleep.
End of the recap. Again, since rewriting a chapter in a different point of view doesn't seem to be popular this will be the last time I do it.
Meliodas's point of view
I began to wake up from my peaceful sleep. I had a dream and boy was it something. Let's just say this dream gave me an impressive erection. Since I was pressed against Ban with one arm and one leg my member pressed and poked against Ban's leg. My eyes widened when I realized the situation and I prayed that Ban was still asleep. I looked up at him, and he looked at me and smiled.
"Good morning."
Damn it
"Morning." I reply after I looked away. I sat up and quickly pushed my morning wood down and push my legs together. I look over at Ban and I see he has one too. My eyes widen a bit and I try to ignore it but it was kinda hard... Literally.
Ban stretched and sat up. He then noticed his own morning wood and pushed it down as well. I could see a slight blush appear on his face. "Ready to start the day?" He says quickly with his usual enthusiasm.
I nod and stood up. "Yeah, uh... I'll go and open up the bar." I reply and walk out of the bedroom. I unlock the door which started business. Not long after the other sins started to trickle out of there rooms. I greet them as they enter the main dining area.
"Merlin and I are about to head out." Escanor says
"King and I are leaving soon too." Diane added from the outside window.
"Okay, you guys better come and visit every now and then." I say back to them with a friendly smile. I'm gonna miss them but they all have their own lives. Out of the corner of my eye I see that Hawk is up. He yawned so I suspected he is still tired.
"And I'm leaving as well." Gowther adds
"Hm? You are too?" I ask him
"Yes." He nodded. "Similar to Merlin, I want to research my interests and I had done all I can here. I need to move on to other places to continue my studies." Gowther says.
"Okay then. So then Ban, Hawk, and I will be running the place." I say with a soft smile. "Thanks for your help all these years."
Gowther nodded. "Of course.
I cross my arms and grin. 'Looks like Hawk is going to be our new server."
"WHAT!?" Hawk shrieks. "I can't do two jobs at once! Do you know how hard it is to be to be chief of scraps!?"
I roll my eyes with a chuckle. "Relax Piggy. We'll manage." I say and look at the rest of the group. "So when are you leaving."
"Today, in a few hours." Merlin says
"Same here." King added
"In an hour." Gowther says
Time passed and we all talked, had some ale, and conversed with the customers as they came and went. Gowther bid adieu and left first, King and Diane followed, and lastly Escanor and Merlin left last after we all said farewell. It was good to see them all again and was sad to see them go, but time must go on. It's just me, Ban, and Hawk here now. This will be interesting.
~Later that night
Hawk is busy taking care of leftovers taking a little more time than usual, probably because he had an extra load of helping serve and host. I'll need to remember to reward him later. Ban is cleaning the kitchen whistling a tune to himself. I am wiping down tables and closed up shop. "A day well done boys!" I say happily to them
"Thanks captain, same to you." Ban says giving a thumbs up
"Ha! It was so tiring, I think I can sleep for three days!" Hawk exclaims with his mouthful as he gorges himself with scraps
I chuckle as I lock the front door. "I'm sure you will." I say and walk up to Ban as he's cleaning the stove top. "Ban... I wanted to thank you for last night. I needed it." I tell him
"No problem captain." Ban replied back with a grin as he glanced at me and winked.
My heart fluttered seeing him wink at me. He's winked hundreds of times at me, but I never had that reaction "Erm, Yeah... I'm heading to bed now. Good night buddy!" I say and nudge him with my shoulder a bit.
"G'night!" He replies and slaps my butt.
I know he meant it as a friendly way but I couldn't help but blush and I rushed to my bedroom. I take a deep breath and let it out. "Oh boy..." I said softly and I went to bed
Woo! Wonder what Meliodas's dream was... ;)