Every Second (ch7)

EARLY RELEASE FOR MY HIGHER-PLEDGING PATRONS!

Like the rest of this fic, this chapter is dedicated to Neon, though this chapter specifically (though posted a few days late) is her Christmas gift from me. We discussed an idea like this months back just casually and for fun, but I decided to make it into a fic, a fun cute one that's a nice, angst-less read for a Christmas present to such a talented artist and amazing friend.

For you Neon. Love you, and hope you enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own Little Witch Academia.

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													Chapter 7. A Witch's Wife

When Akko wakes that morning, she feels a little drowsy. It's odd, because she can tell right away it isn't the drowsiness that comes from waking up. It's something else, but she can't put her finger on it.

Either way, she does her best to ignore the unpleasant weight in her eyelids and contents herself by snuggling up to Diana's warm back, wrapping both arms around her torso and deflating against her. She nuzzles into her wife's hair and shoulder, trying not to wake her just yet.

But it isn't much longer before Diana is roused, not by Akko's cheek against hers nor her arms rubbing across her stomach, but something else. Like Akko, Diana can't exactly pinpoint the source of what's amiss, but there's definitely something.

Opening her eyes, Diana shifts in her wife's arms, turning around to face her. Akko is blessed with a soft good-morning kiss to the lips and hums happily into it. When Diana withdraws, she glances her wife over curiously.

"Good morning. Akko, are you... all right?"

Akko blinks, a little surprised by the question, but at the same time not surprised that Diana can also sense something is off.

"Yeah," she nods. "Are you...?"

Diana also dips her head.

"Yes."

"Okay. That's good."

Both of them are a little relieved, but still confused as to what exactly has them both feeling this way. But they don't have a lot of time to worry about it right now, because it's time to start getting ready for their classes.

So the couple helps one another out of bed, smoothing out each other's hair and stealing little kisses as per usual as they go about their morning routine.

They keep themselves alert for the remainder of the day, with that little inkling of something off tugging at the backs of their minds.

But by the time they return to bed that evening, both of them are still fine.

Even so, they feel the need to be closer than usual tonight. So they cuddle up closely, hugging each other with a firm defiance of whatever is trying to intrude on their paradise.

They wish each other goodnight and sweet dreams as they always do, fingers idly threading through each other's hair as they do so. Their hearts press together and thump softly, providing a stable rhythm for them each to match their breathing to as they fall asleep, not knowing they'll soon find out what had perturbed them today.

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The following morning, it is Diana who wakes first, as she often does. But the sun isn't just slipping through the curtains as it is when she usually wakes. In fact, the sun isn't even up yet when she wakes.

The light is barely light, just a dim gray glow that's painting the room, hardly distinguishing objects from their shadows. She hasn't woken from a nightmare this time. Something else has coaxed her awake.

Right away, she can sense something is surely amiss, and now she can sense it much more clearly than she could yesterday. Her eyes fly open in shock as she reaches for Akko in the darkness.

Thankfully, she doesn't have to go far. Akko is lying there beside her, snoring merrily, blissfully. Diana taps her shoulder and shakes her firmly.

"Akko!" She can't keep the ounce of panic out of her voice, knowing what she knows now.

Akko gags on her next inhale and scrambles awake, pushing herself up to sit and face her wife, her hair and clothes a ruffled mess.

"Diana? Wh-What's wrong? Are you okay?"

Diana keeps her hand on her wife's shoulder and reaches out to do the same with the other.

"I am fine... Akko... it is you we should be concerned about."

"...Eh...?" Akko looks down at herself, and though nothing seems to be physically out of place, now she, too, can sense it's a different matter. This was what she and Diana had been sensing yesterday as well, only now it's a bit more obvious.

"My magic..."

Diana nods.

"Indeed... it is draining..."

There is a basic sense of magic that surrounds all witches and magical beings. It clings to them like a second skin or a barrier, and is something they hardly ever take note of because it is so second-nature to them.

Only when that aura is drastically changed in some way – be it a gradual or rapid increase or decrease in magical energy – is it very clearly noticeable.

And now Akko and Diana both notice it for sure.

Akko yelps, hugging herself as if it will prevent more of her magic from leaking away.

"N-No stop! W-Why is this happening? What's going on?"

"Calm yourself." Diana slips her hands down from Akko's shoulders to rest at her sides, supporting her and keeping her steady. She looks deeply into Akko's chestnut eyes, willing her to take a deep breath. "I apologize for worrying you, Akko. I was not thinking clearly. I was immediately concerned, but now I realize there is little need for that."

"W-What? H-How is this not concerning, Diana? M-My magic is-"

"It is all right, Akko," her wife murmurs. "You are merely suffering from a minor Magic Drain."

Akko blinks, but her teeth release their grip on her bottom lip.

"Magic Drain...?"

Her wife nods again.

"It is exactly what it sounds like. It is a rather rare condition that only affects one in one thousand witches, or so. In severe cases they can result in a loss of magical abilities, but as we have both learned, with rigorous practice and dedication, those skills can be re-learned."

Diana presents her with a soothing smile, preventing Akko from getting too worried.

"Your case is very minor, which is why we could sense it in advance. Your magic did not rapidly deplete in a matter of minutes, but rather leaked out gradually. No one is certain why Magic Drains happen or of how they are caused. It merely seems to be random.

"Some theorize it is a necessary procedure of the planet taking in magic for itself where it is lacking. With witches being some of the most powerful sources of magic on earth, it is believed the planet simply 'borrows' what it needs from us. It is never a life-threatening situation."

As she elaborates on all she knows about her wife's condition, it begins to ease Akko's fears. Diana seems to know all there is to know, and it isn't a condition that will permanently affect her magics.

With each word out of Diana's mouth, Akko calms down more and more until she can breathe easily again. But the initial fright had shaken her up quite a bit, and Diana can see that. She pulls Akko softly into her arms, covering her back protectively.

"It is all right, Akko. You will be fine. Though we do not know what causes a Magic Drain, there is a simple way to heal from it and regenerate your magics within a timely manner."

"Really...?" Akko finally relaxes against her chest. "Thank goodness..."

"It is nothing serious," Diana reassures her. "You will be fine. I can promise you that, Akko."

Diana doesn't make promises often, because she knows not many are likely to be truthfully kept or fulfilled. Akko knows this better than anyone, that Diana won't make a promise for fear of lying if it can't come true.

So the fact that she is making this one without a second thought removes whatever lingering weight of uncertainty this situation had over Akko. She hugs her wife in return and catches her breath.

"Okay..."

Diana holds her close – preciously – glad beyond relief that this is nothing serious.

She knows Akko could rest until morning and they could go to the school's healer for treatment then, but Diana knows Akko won't be able to rest now even if she tries. Her paranoia will surely cause her great unease, and if it had been Diana herself who'd been affected by the Drain, she surely would've wanted to get treated sooner rather than later.

So she poses the offer of going now instead of after sunrise, and as expected Akko quickly agrees.

The two of them take turns showering, freshening up, and changing clothes before meeting back at the center of their bedroom. Akko's still fidgeting a little. It's uncomfortable to be able to literally feel her magics slipping away from her without her consent or control. She doesn't want to rush Diana, but she feels like her skin is crawling.

"Can we go now...?"

Diana grabs her wand and makes quick work of tidying up the bed with it before going to her side.

"Yes, of course." Diana wraps an arm around the small of Akko's back, because the discombobulation of losing some of her magic could cause her to be unsteady.

Together they make their way out of the room and head toward the healer's quarters. She is an older witch with long straight grey-violet hair and flowing robes by the name of Lydia. When she comes to answer the door, Diana apologizes for waking her. But Lydia shakes her head as she invites them inside.

"You didn't wake me, Headmistress. I could sense a disruption in the magic and was already on my way out to find you."

Her room is full of various plants, herbs, and incenses. The walls are lined with shelves of books on healing and little bottles of potions and jars of ingredients. Diana herself is familiar with most of the items inside due to her family's heritage. However, she has never dealt with a Magic Drain before and knows it's best to bring Akko to a true professional.

Lydia looks over Akko briefly, then holds a hand up in front of her to feel for her magical force. It doesn't take her long to diagnose exactly what Diana had guessed earlier.

"It's a minor Magic Drain. I can fix her up in two shakes of a lamb's tail. I say that because the antidote involves a lamb's tail," she says with a smirk.

Akko grimaces at her dark sense of humor but stays put as she watches the older witch glide across her chambers, collecting bits and pieces of ingredients – a few plant leaves and a dash of some things from inside the jars. With a flick of her wand, she churns it all together in a small cup, creating a serum of sorts.

When it's finished, she hands it to Akko who accepts with a whimper. She tries not to look at the bubbly purple liquid staring back at her, and her nose wrinkles distastefully.

"It smells like sewage."

"Perfect," Lydia claps. "That means it's ready."

Akko clamps her mouth shut and looks up at her wife. Diana places a reassuring hand on her shoulder by means of encouragement.

"It will help you regain control of your magic," she reminds her.

Akko whimpers for a second longer, then steels herself. Drawing in a deep breath, she squeezes her eyes shut and pinches her nose as she brings the cup to her lips and tilts her head back. She can't really taste it, but she can feel the slimy texture slithering across her tongue as she gulps it down. She barely manages to finish the cup before she bursts out gasping for clean air.

"Guh! There, I did it!"

"Splendid." Lydia takes the cup from her and places it back on a shelf. "Now then, you'll probably want to take the day off from your classes." Here, she looks up to Diana. "Perhaps you might do the same, Headmistress. The antidote can make one feel rather... unbalanced. And not just physically."

"Hah?" Akko blurts. "What's that mean?"

But Diana seems to be fully aware of what the healer is implying.

"I understand. You have my deepest gratitude for your assistance. And at such an odd hour."

"Think nothing of it, Headmistress. It's been a few decades since I've gotten to treat a witch suffering from a Drain. This was good practice for my old memory."

Diana dips her head one last time and shakes Lydia's hand.

At last, she and Akko take their leave and begin making their way back to their own quarters. The sunrise is still about half an hour shy, so Diana plans to bring Akko back to bed and have her rest as much as possible as she begins her recovery.

Even now as she walks her back through the hallways, Akko is a bit unsteady on her feet. Diana needs to keep one hand on her back and one on her arm just to ensure she can walk properly. The effects of the medicine must be almost immediate, because Akko can barely speak with how sluggish she's feeling.

"Mmn, Diana...? Are this... is my magic better yet?"

Diana chuckles softly and gently steers her wife away from the wall.

"Not just yet. It is going to take several hours. You will be out of commission for an entire day at least."

"Out of commitment? That's no fun..."

"Do not fret. I will be staying with you."

"You will? Okay, that's better already." Akko giggles childishly and sways into Diana's side.

"Careful. We are almost there."

They manage to make it back to their room without much of a hitch. Diana politely rouses the sprites in their lamps so they can light the room enough to see by. She assists Akko in shedding her hat, robes, and boots, leaving her in a light layer of underclothes. Akko wobbles on her own two feet, but Diana quickly steadies her.

"Are you all right?"

Akko looks dizzily up at her wife and smiles.

"All right? I'm all right. I'm all left, too."

Diana sighs a little worriedly.

"Very well. Then please get some rest now. I will handle the arrangements to cancel your classes today."

"Arrangements?" Akko parrots. "Like flower arrangements?"

Diana blinks, both perplexed and amused.

"Yes, I suppose. Something like that."

"Oh, boy!" Akko gives a little bounce of excitement. Diana tightens her hold on her so she won't stumble.

Gradually, she persuades Akko to follow her back to bed. The brunette all but flops face-down into her pillow and begins rolling around like a little kid.

"Ahhhh it's so soft. It smells really nice. So do you, by the way."

"Thank you." Diana sits beside her for a moment and leans down to kiss her forehead. Akko freezes and her eyes go wide.

"Whoa."

"Whatever is the matter?"

Akko starts giggling again.

"You kissed me!"

"Indeed," Diana muses. "Now please try to get some rest."

"Can you stay with me?" Akko pines.

Diana ponders for a moment.

"I have a few matters to attend to. Those arrangements I'd mentioned earlier."

"Then I'll wait!"

"I will try to be quick about it."

She begins by pulling the blankets up over Akko, tucking her in as a way to ensure she won't get up again on her own. She then retreats to her desk and takes a seat, pulling out a few pieces of paper and a feather quill pen.

She writes out several notices, one for Akko's classes, one for her own, and one for their fellow faculty members, explaining why neither of them will be able to attend their classes today.

The ones meant for the students' eyes give vague details and leave out Akko's exact ailments, but reassure that she will recover within a day or so. They also give brief assignments the students are to complete in their professors' absence. In the letter to the other staff, Diana describes the situation in a bit more detail. When she's finished, she casts a summoning spell.

A moment later, a pair of barn owls come fluttering to the window that Diana opens for them. She ties the notices to their legs and speaks to them in their tongue, then sends them off gratefully.

It's been quite some time since she's been able to have a day off for unthreatening reasons. Most of the time it was because of a health issue, which were rather severe in some cases.

But for the upcoming day, she need merely to take care of Akko and ensure they both relax.

It's an odd feeling to know she doesn't have much work ahead of her today, at least in the paperwork sense.

Diana removes her hat and boots as well, then quickly changes into more casual robes, placing her administrative clothes back onto their hangers in the closet. The sprites in the lamps turn off all the lights as the sun begins peeking through the curtains.

Diana turns back to the bed and finds Akko lying on her back with her arms stretched up above herself. She's turning her left hand around every which way, mumbling to herself. It takes Diana a moment to realize she's admiring her wedding ring.

"Woww..." Akko sighs. "It's so pretty~ The Shiny Ring, heehee!"

Diana can't keep the smile off her lips as she retreats to her side and lies down next to her. Akko draws her hands to her chest and rolls over to face her.

"Hey, Diana? Is my magic better yet?"

"Not just yet, I am afraid."

"What? Don't be afraid. I'll protect you!" Akko throws her arms out around Diana defiantly and squeezes her close. Diana's hands find their way to Akko's sides and ease her back.

"That is not what I meant. But thank you nonetheless, Akko."

"Heehee, you're welcooome~" Akko is interrupted by a yawn. She slumps into Diana's chest and closes her eyes. "Hmmm I need a nap..."

"Go right ahead." Diana nuzzles her wife's bangs aside and kisses her forehead. "Rest as much as you need to, Akko. You needn't worry about a thing today."

"M'kay..."

Diana looks fondly down at Akko as she curls up against her chest like a baby animal. She makes a dozen or so little sleepy noises before she finally settles comfortably. Within minutes, she's fast asleep, enveloped by Diana's softness and warmth.

Diana watches over her for a while. Closing her eyes, she reaches out to sense for Akko's magical aura. It is indeed steadily recovering, but will likely take the entire day and a good night's rest to rebuild itself.

She's glad to take the day off for something like this, especially if it means she'll get to spend her time together with her wife. She isn't certain how much the medicine will affect her when she wakes again later, but so long as it helps Akko recover, she doesn't care.

Diana stays awake until the sun has risen, and until her owls have returned to complete their deliveries. After she thanks them and sends them off once more, Diana closes her eyes and rests her cheek against Akko's head.

With the medicine affecting Akko as it is, Diana believes the harmful attributes of her paranoia will be put at ease, at least for today. Perhaps they'll both be able to enjoy themselves in an easygoing day later when they next wake up.

With this hope in mind, Diana drifts off into slumber.

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She next wakes to the feeling of something lightly prodding at her back. Within seconds of opening her eyes, she remembers the exact situation she's in right now, and can only assume the fumbling fingers playing through her hair are those of her disoriented wife.

Judging by the sunlight, it's a few hours before noon, which means they've rested for at least three more hours. As Diana gets her bearings, she can hear little giggles coming from behind herself.

"Prettyyy~" Akko muses to herself. Diana feels another clumsy poke to her hair, as if Akko's trying to touch it carefully, but her lack of coordination is working against her. Her airy voice continues to hum. "So so pretty~"

Diana smiles and slowly turns herself over to face her.

"Good morning to you as well."

However, Akko hadn't been expecting that. The second Diana moves to face her, the brunette scrambles back a little.

"Duwaaah, you're awake!"

"Indeed I am."

Akko smacks both hands to her face, which has turned incredibly red incredibly quickly.

"Oh no... you... you didn't hear what I said, did you...?"

"Indeed I did."

"Oh..." Akko hides her face tightly into her hands and starts to sniffle. "Oh no..."

Diana is a bit taken aback by the sudden tears, but she can only assume Akko's become more emotional because of the medicine.

Even so, she doesn't want her to cry. Even if it is rather adorable.

"There now." Diana pulls Akko into her arms again. Akko clings to her like a magnet, mumbling some more.

"You weren't supposed to hear that..."

"Why ever not?"

"It's embarrassing!"

"But I loved to hear it," Diana soothes her. "Thank you, Akko."

And as if a switch has been flicked, Akko's mood perks up.

"Really? You like it? Then I'll say it again! You're so prettyyy Dianaaa! The prettiest ever! Super pretty! Prettier than... than... than anyone!" She can't really put together a complex string of thought, but she's doing her best. Diana appreciates that.

"Thank you very much."

"And not just your hair!" Akko continues. "Of course that's really super-duper pretty, especially when the sun is making it all shiny. But everything about you is pretty! Your hands, your face, your eyes... especially your eyes. And your skin! Especially where it's all purply!"

She's saying so much so quickly that Diana can barely follow her train of thought. It takes her a second to realize Akko is now talking about her scars.

Of course Akko has said similar things in the past. But with her like this now, it almost feels as though she's a different person. Diana feels suddenly self-conscious and tries to pull her nightgown up to conceal the scar on her chest. Akko notices right away and pouts.

"Noooo, don't hide it! It really is pretty! It looks like the night sky, all swirly and mystical. That's what I think." She declares it proudly, like a child who had just figured out a complicated equation. Akko snuggles closer and brushes her nose against Diana's collar. "I like it a lot," she sighs. "A lot, a lot..."

And her words and actions convey much more than that simple meaning.

Right now, when Akko isn't entirely of her right mindset, she still says these things and calls Diana pretty. She doesn't flinch or recoil, doesn't seem hesitant. She isn't mentally monitoring herself or her emotions right now, which means everything she's saying and doing is entirely genuine.

Diana has always known just how dearly Akko loves her. But to have it reaffirmed like this makes her a little emotional. Two small tears drip down her cheeks, and as she reaches up to wipe them away, Akko notices.

"Oh my gosh!" she gasps. "A-Are you crying? P-Please don't cry! I-I'm sorry! Oh no, oh my gosh, I made the prettiest girl ever cry! What the heck am I doing?!"

"Akko-"

"If... If you cry, th-then I'm gonna..." She can't even finish speaking as her own tears start dripping down in waves. "I made her cry... ohhhh no, I made her cry..."

"Akko." Diana sits herself up in bed and helps her wife up as well. She pulls Akko's hands gently away from her face so Diana can look down into her eyes. "It is all right. These are the best kind of tears. I promise." She reenforces her words with a smile and pulls Akko into a soft embrace.

Akko continues to sniffle and blubber into her shoulder.

"Th-Then... you're no sad? I d-didn't make you sad...?"

"Absolutely not. In fact, just the opposite."

"Wh... What's the opposite...?"

"Happy. You've made me very happy, Akko."

"H... Happy...?" Slowly, the brunette pulls herself away to meet Diana's pretty gaze. "I... I made you happy?"

"Yes. Very happy," Diana confirms. She maintains her smile as proof and leans forward to kiss Akko's cheek. Again, Akko's mood changes in a split second.

"Happy! I made her happy! Oh, thank goodness!" All traces of Akko's tears vanish in seconds as she exuberantly pulls her wife into another big hug. Diana chuckles softly into her hair and holds her in return.

For a moment, Akko wiggles merrily in her embrace, mumbling to herself. She's interrupted by a loud grumbling sound.

"Whoa! What was that?" Leaning back, Akko begins to scour the room. "Is it a bear? A dragon? Or-"

"Your stomach, perhaps?"

"Hah?" She blinks, then looks down at herself as her stomach growls again. Akko sighs in relief. "Oh, that's much better than a dragon. B-But what can I eat?"

"Please," Diana says. "Allow me to handle that. For now, why don't you freshen up a bit?" She slides herself off the bed and tugs Akko's wrist to help her stand, then guides her toward the bathroom. Akko has to admit she feels a little icky and would like to shower it all off.

"Okay... but are you sure it's okay if I use your bathroom?"

"My? You mean our?"

"Huh? I... I do?"

"Go right ahead." Diana releases her wrist once they've reached the door, though there's still a hint of concern in her voice. "Should anything go amiss, please do not hesitate to call for me. I shall be right here."

"Okay. Um, th-thanks." Akko's face is already turning pink again, and it's as though she's a school girl crushing on Diana all over again. As if she doesn't know their current relationship.

But before Diana can inquire about that, Akko's already disappeared into the bathroom and closed the door behind herself. Diana stays alert in case Akko calls for her until she hears the water running.

At that point, Diana uses her wand to make a call for room service this morning, briefly explaining the situation to the trolls in the kitchen. She knows the slight amnesia caused by the medicine won't last longer than a day, but even so Diana wants to make sure Akko is as comfortable as possible in her current mindset.

She requests Akko's favorite breakfast dish of omelette and rice, as well as a glass of fruit juice, then tea and salad for herself. Once her order has been placed, she retreats to the bathroom door to call for her wife.

"Akko? Is everything all right?"

"Yeah! This shower's suuuper cool! I wish I could use it every day!"

Diana chuckles.

"If only that were the case..."

After several more minutes, the water shuts off. That's when Akko's timid voice calls out.

"U-Um... Diana?"

"Yes?"

"I um... I forgot to bring a change of clothes... C-Could you-?"

"Just one moment. I shall fetch you some."

"Kay... Sorry..."

"No need."

Diana makes a quick trip to the dresser and fishes out a few of Akko's leisure clothes, ones she usually wears at times when she wants to relax. She knocks on the bathroom door to announce she's brought them. The door opens slowly, and Akko peeks out from the other side, blushing and clutching a towel around herself.

"Th-Thanks."

"Do not mention it."

Akko accepts the clothes and vanishes again. The room service arrives a moment later, and Diana thanks the delivery trolls humbly.

By the time Akko steps out into the bedroom in her fresh change of clothes, her favorite food is waiting for her on the nearby table.

"Th-Thanks, Diana. I can't believe how well these clothes fit me! It's like they're mine! Oh! Is that breakfast? C-Can I have some?"

"Of course."

"Gosh, you're the best. W-Wait! I-Is that omelette rice?! H-How'd you know my favorite food? I mean, I always knew you were super smart, but this is-"

"Please eat, Akko." Diana pulls out a chair for her confused wife, then sits beside her on a second chair.

Together they enjoy breakfast, though all the while Akko seems to be a bit fidgety. Of course that doesn't stop her from wolfing down her food to the point where Diana has to gently urge her to slow down. When they finally finish eating, Akko slumps back in her chair and lets out a huge sigh.

"That was yummy... Oh! H-How much do I owe you?"

Diana blinks, tilting her head.

"Owe me...? Akko, you needn't worry about that."

"Really? That's good, cuz I don't think I have any money on me right now... M-Maybe I can take you out to lunch to say thanks! O-Once I find my wallet..."

"I assure you, it is all right, Akko. You needn't take me anywhere. In fact, it would be best for us simply to stay inside today."

"Hm? Why's that? It looks like such a beautiful day today! We should go outside!"

Diana gently covers Akko's hand with hers.

"I would have to advise against it."

"Awww, how come?"

Diana isn't sure how to explain things to her when she's like this, so she keeps it very simple.

"In truth, you are recovering from a sort of sickness right now, Akko. And it would be to your benefit to stay indoors and rest for today."

"Sick? I am? Huh... But I feel fine!"

"That may be so," Diana smiles. "But it would put my mind at ease to know you were tended to."

"Tended to... by you?"

Diana nods. Akko's jaw drops.

"S-So that means you... you're my caretaker, Diana?!"

The white-haired witch is a little taken aback.

"Y-Yes..." It seems Akko doesn't remember their relationship after all. Diana doesn't want to overwhelm her. "Would you perhaps... prefer if it were someone else...?"

Akko's face heats up all over again. But at the suggestion of Diana getting a replacement for herself, Akko shakes her head so quickly she gives herself a small headache.

"N-No! I-I mean, you don't have to do that! I like being with you, Diana! You don't have to get someone else!"

In all honesty, Diana is a little relieved. She'd wanted to look over Akko herself, but not at the expense of her wife's comfort.

"Are you certain?"

Akko grabs both of Diana's hands now and nods vigorously.

"Certainly certain!"

"Very well. Though I'm afraid it will mean you won't be able to do much today. I would prefer to have you rest as much as possible so you can regain your strength."

"That makes sense if I'm recovering from something," Akko says. "What exactly was it that made me sick?"

"Well-"

But before Diana can get to explaining things, a knock comes on the door. Akko jumps and shrieks at the sound and ends up huddling behind Diana as she stands. Diana slips an arm around her for support and faces the door.

"Please come in."

With permission given, two familiar witches enter. Diana isn't surprised to see Akko's best friends, despite the fact that Lotte and Sucy don't live on Luna Nova's campus.

"Good morning, Diana!" Lotte's polite voice sings across the room like a soothing melody.

"How's Akko?" Sucy's blunt voice contrasts almost comically.

"Good morning to you both." Diana steps aside to reveal her wife, urging Akko to look up. "Lotte and Sucy have come to see you."

Akko peeks up at them curiously.

"Lotte... Sucy...? Oh! Hey, I know you guys!"

"I sure hope so," Sucy grunts. "After all the crazy stuff you put us through."

"Sucy, not now!" Lotte chides her. "Akko might not remember everything."

"Did you perhaps see my notice?" Diana asks.

"Yes. We're guessing she hasn't recovered her full memory yet."

"That is the case."

At first they keep their distance as they enter the room, and Akko watches them from behind Diana's arm.

"Wow... you guys sure got taller since I last saw you."

"Well," Sucy mutters. "Maybe one of us did." She grins at her much smaller wife, and Lotte pinches her ear.

"Ah! Sucy, you forgot the flowers!"

"Whoops. Oh well, no big deal." Sucy draws her wand and gives it a swirl. And out of thin air, a bouquet of different-colored mushrooms appears in her arms. "There. Done."

"Sucy! Those aren't flowers!"

It was a very simple spell Sucy had just cast.

And yet it has Akko reeling back, nearly toppling the chairs behind her.

"H-Holy crow!"

"Akko?" Diana swiftly reaches out to catch her, pulling her close so she can maintain her balance. "What is the matter?"

Akko looks at Lotte and Sucy, then back up to Diana, then back and forth several more times.

"Did... Did you see that?!" she blurts, clinging to Diana's arm. "Sh-She just made those appear out of thin air! H-How did she do that?"

"Eh? Akko-"

But before Diana can say another word, Lotte casts another quick spell that changes the bouquet of mushrooms into a bouquet of flowers. Akko yelps again.

"Oh my gosh! H-How are they doing that?!"

The other three occupants of the room now give her their full attention.

"Eh?"

"Huuuh."

"Akko..."

The three of them answer together:

"It's just magic."

Akko seems to be frozen in place for a good long moment, her jaw and eyes wide. Diana can tell by the glaze in her wife's eyes that she truthfully can't comprehend what she's just heard.

"There... wait... wh-what...?"

Diana shares looks with both Lotte and Sucy. They come to the mutual agreement to tell Akko everything she doesn't already know in this state of mind.

So Diana leads her wife to their bed so Akko may sit comfortably as she listens. Meanwhile, Lotte places the flowers in a vase she conjures up, once again to Akko's astonishment. Sucy changes a few of the flowers back into mushrooms just to see Akko's eyes nearly pop out of her head again.

From there, the three of them briefly explain everything to Akko; about magic, about Luna Nova, about Chariot and about how Akko herself had gotten to be where she is today. It seems she'd had vague memories of all this, but not of the magical aspects of it all.

Diana can infer that the medicine had used some of her memories of magic in exchange for healing her physical barrier of it. She'll be back to normal by tomorrow, but for now it's only fair they try to explain things to her so she isn't confused and nervous all day.

They explain all they can to her, though they only paint a general picture and leave out any unnecessary details that will ultimately come back to her tomorrow. Even so, by then end of it all, Akko is flabbergasted.

"Whoa... s-so I... I can do magic too?"

"Indeed," Diana affirms. "You are one of Luna Nova's top professors."

"I am?!"

"Somehow," Sucy grins. "Even though it took you so long to learn how to ride a broom."

"R-Really? It did?"

"It wasn't exactly your fault," Lotte cuts in. "But that's another story."

"Oh..." Akko looks to the bouquet her friends had made for her, then back to Diana, then down at her own hands. "So I'm a professor here. I hope I'm not too old..."

"If you'd consider your twenties to be old," Sucy mutters. "You're like a newborn, Akko."

"Nothing compared to Sucy's mom!" Lotte says. "She's a few centuries-"

"Centuries?!" Akko blurts.

"But she still looks like she's only two-hundred!" Lotte concludes.

Akko stares blankly at them both.

"Holy crow."

"It isn't that surprising," Sucy grunts.

"To Akko it is," Lotte reminds her.

"Indeed," Diana says. "She seems to have forgotten much about Luna Nova and the magical world, for the time being."

"But her magic aura seems to be getting better," Lotte notes. "When I'd read what you'd written in your notice, I was a little concerned. But she seems to be doing just fine." She now turns to her good friend and hugs Akko briefly. "Make sure you get plenty of rest, okay? Diana will take good care of you!"

"Okay!" Akko squeezes her back, then reaches out for Sucy, willing her to join the embrace. Sucy rolls her eye but slinks forward nonetheless.

"Don't do anything stupid," she advises. "Then you'll be better by tomorrow."

"Okay, okaaay." Akko lets her friends go. "Thanks for coming to see me, you guys. Even now when it's so many years later you guys are still together. That's so nice..."

The pair of witches share a glance.

"Well yeah."

"Of course we're still together," Lotte says. "We are married after all."

It's supposed to be a casual reminder. But she forgets that Akko isn't exactly all caught up with the present.

"W... Whaaaaat?!" With a screech of astonishment, Akko very nearly topples backward off the bed. If not for Diana's swift reflexes once again, she might've fallen. Akko clings to her arm with tears rising up behind her eyes. "L-Lotte... Sucy, y-you're... you guys are...?"

Sucy rolls her eye.

"Geez, you didn't even remember that much?"

"I guess that means the medicine is working," Lotte chuckles.

Akko starts to sniffle.

"Th-That's... that's so great you guys! I'm so happy for yoooou!" Her voice rises up in a blubbering wail as she curls up onto the bed sobbing. Diana gently pats her back, a little baffled herself. Lotte and Sucy can only muse to themselves.

"It's exactly how she reacted when we first got married for real," Lotte reminisces.

"Hey," Sucy mumbles. "If this is how she's reacting to us, do you think she knows...?"

They both fall silent, blink, then look at Diana. The white-haired witch gasps and puts a hand to her mouth.

"I... I am not sure if she... is aware..." She looks down at the ring on her left finger.

Before any of them can say anything more, Akko lifts her head and straightens herself up, wiping her arm across her face, smiling tearfully.

"Wow..." she sighs. "Lotte and Sucy got married. That's so... that's so wonderful... I'm so happy for them. I hope some day I can be that lucky..."

"Ah-"

"Seems she doesn't know after all."

"Oh goodness..."

Sucy, Lotte, and Diana speak in turn, shaking their heads. Akko looks around to each of them like a confused puppy.

"Huh? What don't I know?"

"Oh my..." Diana puts a hand to her temple. "How shall I go about explaining it..."

"I got an idea." Sucy slides forward close to the bed and slings and arm around Akko's shoulders. Smirking devilishly, she lowers her voice. "Hey, Akko. You've always had a crush on Diana, right? Why don't you make your move, huh? See how it goes."

Akko's face heats up in a second.

"W-Wha- S-Sucy, I-I can't do that!"

"Sucy!" Lotte reaches out to grab Sucy by the arm and tugs her back. "Don't be mean to her when she's like this!"

"Sorry. Couldn't resist. I wanna see what happens."

"Always making her the guinea pig..."

But it seems Akko has taken Sucy's advice quite literally. She doesn't know anything about hers and Diana's current relationship. As far as she knows, they are simply colleagues who work together at Luna Nova, and Diana has been assigned to take care of her today.

With her mind jumbled as it is right now, Akko can only focus on what Sucy had told her. She shifts about on the bed nervously, sliding a few inches away from Diana now as she twiddles her fingers. While Sucy seems to be enjoying her reaction, Lotte and Diana share a guilty look.

"Enough with this prank, Sucy," Lotte murmurs. "I don't want to be mean to her."

"Fine, fine."

"E-Either way," Lotte continues. "I think we've overstayed our welcome. We should let Diana handle this."

"Guess you're right."

With that, the two of them take their leave, with just a few murmurs of well wishes for Akko to feel better soon.

After the door has closed behind them, Diana turns her full attention back to her blushing wife. Akko meets her eyes for only a second before looking back down into her lap.

"W-Wow... so Lotte and Sucy are married, huh?"

"Akko-"

"A-And... wh... what about you, Diana? If you don't mind my asking, a-are you, um... s-single...?"

Diana puts her hand to her mouth again. Her heart throbs. Akko is simply too adorable.

With a gentle smile, she replies.

"I am not."

Now Akko looks like a puppy that's had its favorite treat stolen from under its nose. Her shoulders slump and tears start welling up again.

"O-Oh... I see... s-so you're taken then... Of course you are. You're so pretty and smart..."

"Akko."

Diana moves herself closer before Akko can break her heart. She puts her right hand on her shoulder and slides her left into Akko's palms, trying to get her to look at her ring. Akko sees it glowing softly against her skin and sniffles.

"Oh... y... you're married, too? That's... That's so great, Diana. I'm happy for you."

"Ah-kko."

Diana moves her left hand a little, until her ring is resting right beside Akko's matching one on her own hand. Akko's crying a little bit in her dejection, so it takes her a moment to realize what she's looking at.

"Oh yeah. I have a ring like that too..." She jolts. "W-Wait, does this mean... I-I'm married, too?" Desperately, she looks up into Diana's eyes. "D-Diana, w-who am I-"

Diana gives her answer without words, in the form of a kiss. It's the first sign of blatant affection they've shared since Akko had started her recovery.

Diana holds Akko's shoulders and hands as she kisses her, keeping her close, but not restraining her.

Akko freezes, half of her breath falling out in a whimper while the other half falls into Diana's mouth. Her face turns the color of a summer sunset, and her heart basically stops for a few seconds.

She doesn't respond for a moment. Only at the very end does she kiss back, but she pulls away a second later.

"D-Diana... we-we're both married... we... we really shouldn't be doing this... I mean, not that it wasn't really nice, b-but we-"

"Akko."

Again, Diana says her name like it's a prayer, almost beseechingly now. It seems it still hasn't clicked for her yet.

Diana lifts both of her hands up to the sides of Akko's face and rests their foreheads together, bumping her nose softly against Akko's. She can sense her wife is still tense and nervous. Diana kisses her one more time, much more softly now, keeping it brief.

But Akko is still wafting heat, and it seems she's forgotten how to breathe. Perhaps it would be best if Diana spell it out for her after all.

Diana is sure to look directly into her eyes as she does so. She smiles with all the affection in her heart and then some.

"Akko. You are the person I am married to."

The words don't seem to click. Akko gives her a blank stare, and a few more tears drip down her cheeks.

"H-Huh...?"

Diana kisses her lips again, then her nose.

"You are my wife, Akko."

Akko almost falls off the bed again. Diana quickly pulls her forward, steadying her.

"Akko?"

"I... I-I'm...? Y-You? Diana, y-you're my? I-I'm your-"

"Here." Diana takes Akko's left hand with hers and lets their rings clink together. Akko looks down and several more tears fall into her lap. She looks back up at Diana, and the waterworks start all over again.

"N-No way... Th-This... This isn't... just a dream... right...?" She starts to hiccup, her breath choppy and heavy as the emotion surges up within her. Diana pulls her into a secure embrace so there's no risk of her swaying.

"By some miracle, it is not," she whispers. "It is all very real, Akko."

Even she has started to cry now. Influenced by Akko's raw emotion and genuine reaction to this discovery, Diana can't help but start to sniffle as well. She's just too precious, too pure.

Diana kisses her again. Then again. Until their sobs turn into bubbling laughter, brimming over from their hearts. Akko falls forward lightly on top of Diana, hugging her to the mattress.

"Wow! Wow, wow, wow! I'm married to Diana! I'm married! To Diana! To you! I'm your wife! You're my wife! Holy crow!"

"My sentiments exactly." Diana pulls her down for another kiss, looping both arms around her back. Once they part, Akko gasps a little bit in excitement.

"S-So that means... I... I can hug you right? Can I do that? W-What about cuddling? C-Can I hold your hand? C-Can I-"

"Akko, you needn't ask. Of course you can."

"Eee!"

Delighted beyond words, Akko dives forward and nuzzles into Diana's hair, fitting her face into her shoulder and the crook of her neck. She's still crying a little bit, but it's the good kind. The best kind.

For a while, she's so excited she just keeps wiggling and snuggling up against her, unable to hold still. She won't stop moving her hands, trying to hug Diana in every way possible.

Diana returns the embrace whenever she can, but allows Akko to live her bliss to the fullest. She's exactly as she had been when they'd first started seeing one another and reached this level of physical comfort together.

She continues to mumble and sniffle and giggle to herself, while Diana busies herself with kissing Akko's temple or cheek whenever the opportunity presents itself.

It must go on for no shorter than an hour before Akko finally lifts herself up a bit and looks down into Diana's eyes, sparkling with emotion. Akko's too, are brimming with joy and love.

"Wow... I still can't believe it... You're my wife."

"Oftentimes, I have trouble believing it as well," Diana confesses. "But it was you yourself who taught me how to believe, Akko."

A fresh wave of color fills Akko's cheeks, but the smile remains. She sighs, bracing her weight on her elbows on either side of Diana. Diana can tell there's something more she wants to say and prompts her.

"Akko?"

The brunette bites her lip and lets out a long breath.

"D-Diana? I-Is it okay i-if I... k-kiss you...?"

Diana almost chuckles out loud, but she just barely manages to suppress it.

"Of course."

Akko makes another squealing sound in the back of her throat. She squeezes her eyes shut tight and tries not to hyperventilate.

Diana closes her eyes as well and waits patiently for her to get her bearings. She has to remember that for Akko right now, this is her 'first kiss' where she is initiating.

Diana waits, and it's a solid minute and a half until she can finally sense her wife leaning over her, drawing closer. In the end, however, all Akko manages is a very brief, very light peck to her lips before she buries herself in Diana's collar to hide.

"H-How was it...?"

Diana hugs her shoulders.

"Perfect. Thank you, Akko."

For a while longer, they lay there together.

To Akko, it feels like the first time she's ever gotten to cuddle with Diana.

And Diana certainly doesn't mind this over a day of work, either.

For a while they just enjoy it, enjoy each other.

It's about an hour later, after a brief nap together, when Akko begins to wonder what other kinds of things wives do together.

Diana sits them both up and pets a stray lock of hair from Akko's face.

"Allow me to enlighten you."

They spend the rest of their day doing 'Wife Things', as Akko refers to them. They brush each other's hair, hold hands, hug each other every way imaginable, and come suppertime they feed one another.

Though when evening comes, Akko is too embarrassed to get changed in the same room as her, so she does so in the bathroom.

While she's there, Diana decides to make good on her promise that she would arrange flowers for her. She casts a quick flourishing spell that temporarily allows flowers to blossom over the objects in the room. The carpet turns to soft grass while buds and blossoms sprout up in every possible color. Vines appear on the bookshelves, covered in tiny flowers.

When Akko next emerges from the bathroom, she steps back out into a room filled with flowers and color and softness. The aroma puts her at ease instantly as she scurries over to the bed where Diana is waiting for her. Akko throws her arms around her wife and whispers to her.

"It's so beautiful, Diana. Thank you."

At long last, they settle in for bed. The flowers of Diana's spell being to curl up, changing back into the objects they were before until only Lotte and Sucy's bouquet is left as the only flowers in the room.

The lights go off, but the moonlight shining in through the curtains still give them plenty of light to see by.

Before they lie down, Diana holds a hand up in front of Akko's chest to feel for her magic barrier. To her relief, it is almost fully restored.

"The medicine seems to have worked. Come morning, you shall have made a full recovery."

"Really? That's great!" Akko hugs her again – because she can – and sighs. "That also means I'll remember everything properly, right?"

"Indeed."

"That's good. Though I had a lot of fun like this, too."

"I am relived to hear that."

"I still can't believe we're married..."

"We both are still often baffled by that fact."

"Heehee~ Thanks for taking care of me today, Diana. I bet I was a handful."

Diana brushes their noses together.

"Not at all."

Akko steals another little kiss on her cheek, then lays down. Diana follows suit, lying on her back to let out a sigh. She can already sense Akko inching closer to her side.

"H-Hey, Diana? Is it all right if I-"

"Go right ahead." Diana lifts her arm invitingly. Akko squeaks and jumps at the chance to cuddle her some more.

"Heehee, wife, wife, my wife~"

She sings a little song to herself as she snuggles up to Diana, draping an arm across her stomach and side before resting her head on her chest. Akko puffs out a long breath, mumbling some more.

"Mmm Diana you're so waaarm~"

"Are you cold?"

"Just a little bit."

Diana gets to work right away in pulling the blankets up and over her wife's back, brushing her hair aside to ensure the back of her neck is covered. Akko presses closer to her, squeezing Diana around her side.

Diana keeps an arm across her back and shoulders, lightly embracing her. She curls her fingers through Akko's hair and begins brushing in soft soothing motions.

Akko goes limp against her, closing her eyes in total relaxation. Like this, she can hear Diana's heart beating steadily.

But then suddenly, it skips. Akko's eyes fly open in shock and she pushes herself up a bit.

"Whoa!"

Her sudden movement alarms Diana.

"What is the matter?"

Akko looks her over a little skeptically.

"Diana, are you okay?"

The white-haired witch is truly taken aback.

"Me? Of course. Why shouldn't I be?"

Akko seems satisfied with her answer.

"Okay. Just making sure."

She lays herself down again, a little more gently this time, hoping it wasn't something she'd done to make Diana's pulse so jumpy.

They settle back down in the same position as before. But it's only a few seconds later when Akko hears Diana's heart jolt again.

And it does it again. And again.

Every few seconds it happens. Akko knows it isn't normal, and it's making her worried. A whine rises up in the back of her throat as she pushes herself up again.

"Diana, are you sure you're okay? Your heart keeps doing this weird thing..."

Now Diana understands Akko's concerns. She's lived with it for so long that it hasn't bothered or affected her since she'd been injured. Akko had become used to it as well. But as she is now, she doesn't understand why it's like this.

Diana had refrained from mentioning the Sorcerer in her explanations before, because she knew Akko would remember it all tomorrow. She'd wanted to give her one day to simply forget all of that.

Presently, Akko's still starting anxiously down at her, chewing her bottom lip. Diana feels a sad smile tugging at the corners of her lips. She lifts a hand to cover her scar and looks away.

"I suppose it is odd after all..."

Akko doesn't understand. She starts kneading the bedsheets fretfully.

"Is something wrong? Wh-What can I do, Diana?"

"Nothing is wrong," Diana assures her. "You've forgotten because of the medicine, but due to certain... circumstances, this is how things are for me now."

"...It is?"

"Yes." Diana turns to look back at her, still with that sad smile on her lips. "I am fine, Akko."

For some reason, Akko doesn't believe her. Gingerly, she lowers herself down again, hovering her weight lightly over her wife.

"So... you're okay?"

"Yes."

"Then why do you look so sad?" Akko feels like her own heart is about to break now. "Oh no! I-Is it because I said it sounds weird? I'm sorry! That's not what I meant! Honest! I only said that b-because I was worried about you. But if it's normal and if it doesn't hurt you th-then it's fine! I didn't mean to make you sad, Diana..."

Akko begins to sniffle again, blinking rapidly to keep the tears at bay.

Once again, she is far too precious for Diana to handle. She reaches up with both arms to embrace her yet again, pulling Akko down to rest against her.

"Shh..." She starts stroking through her hair again, running her fingers along Akko's back. "I know you meant no harm, Akko. It is all right."

Akko whimpers again, hiccuping into her wife's collar.

"I'm sorry... I didn't mean to-"

"I know, Akko. You needn't cry. Please try to rest."

Akko pouts a little bit at herself for her mishap. She repositions her head where it was before, over Diana's heartbeat.

"I wanna listen more..."

"Go right ahead."

Diana holds her for a long while as Akko calms herself down. The sniffles gradually fade away into more even, relaxed breaths. Akko closes her eyes and focuses on the sound of Diana's heart.

"It's not weird," she mumbles. "It's really pretty. I love it."

Diana kisses her forehead.

"Thank you, Akko."

"Hmmm~" With a happier hum in her throat now, Akko hugs her wife closer. "Thanks again for... taking care of me, Diana."

"It was my pleasure," she murmurs. "Are you ready to sleep?"

"Mmm... yeah..."

"Very well."

"Hey, Diana?"

"Yes?"

"When... when I wake up... are we still gonna be married...?"

"Of course we are."

"Okay... I just didn't want all this to be a dream. If it is, I don't ever wanna wake up."

"You do not have to worry yourself over that," Diana assures her. "You can wake up and still be living this exact dream, Akko. Because it is reality."

Another sniffle.

"Thank goodness..."

Akko curls up into her side, still being lulled by the gentle pulse of her heart. Diana brushes through her hair for a moment longer, waiting until Akko's breathing has deepened.

"Goodnight, Akko. I love you very much."

Akko moans softly against her chest.

"I love you too, Diana..."

She can't wait to wake up and still be married to Diana.

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When Akko next opens her eyes, it's clearly morning, just about sunrise. She isn't sure why, but the first thing she does when she opens her eyes is lift her left hand in front of her face to look at her ring.

The next thing she does is lower her hand and look at the girl sleeping quietly beside her. Her wife.

Akko briefly remembers she'd been affected by a Magic Drain a few days ago, but now nothing feels off at all.

/Oh yeah! Diana took me to Lydia. But I can't remember anything after that.../

But she can feel for herself that her magic is back entirely now, which means the treatment must have worked. She feels very energized today, more than usual. But it isn't time to get up yet, and Diana is still asleep.

/I bet she worked hard taking care of me yesterday./

Akko scoots in as close to Diana as possible and kisses her brow, then her nose, then her lips. It isn't often she wakes up before her, but when she does, Akko makes sure to spoil Diana awake.

So she wraps her arms around her and starts trailing lazy kisses all along her skin, pecking her cheeks and her jaw and the side of her neck, moving down to her shoulders and across her collar, then traveling up again to her lips.

It isn't long before Diana starts to stir. Akko kisses each of her eyelids to help coax them open, then waits until she can see those shining blue pools. When she can, she instantly bumps her nose against hers.

"Good morning, Sleeping Beauty~"

"Akko..." Diana pushes herself up and looks her over right away. "How are you feeling?"

"I feel great! My magic's all back, and I know it's thanks to you, Diana! I bet you took care of me yesterday. I can't remember anything though. Was I a handful?"

Diana shakes her head.

"Far from it. You were simply a little confused, that is all."

"Huh... Well I'm all better now. I'll go thank Lydia today during my break time. Guess I'll just use yesterday's lessons for today-"

"Akko?"

"Hm-?"

The next thing she knows Diana's lips are on hers, and her hands are on her shoulders, pulling her in close. Akko half-giggles and half-hums, reaching out instantly to hug Diana's waist.

It lasts for a moment or so before they part for air. Akko gives a giddy hum and nuzzles Diana's shoulder.

"Hmmm that was nice~ Any reason for it?"

"Do I need a reason to kiss my wife?"

"Guess not. Can we take another day off from classes and just do this all day instead?"

"Akko."

"Okaaayy. Tomorrow's Saturday anyway, we can do it then."

Diana rolls her eyes playfully. They get out of bed and begin getting ready for the day. Akko catches sight of the bouquet and can tell right away it's from Lotte and Sucy.

/I bet Sucy was messing with me yesterday.../

She showers, gets dressed, and then waits until Diana has done the same.

When Diana emerges from the bathroom dressed and ready for the day ahead, she finds Akko sitting in front of the bouquet patting her face. Diana makes her way over and places her hands on her wife's shoulders.

"Is something the matter?"

Akko grins up at her.

"Not really. My face just feels sore for some reason."

"...You did do a bit of crying yesterday."

"I did? How come?"

Diana takes both of her hands and pulls her to her feet.

"Mainly because you could not comprehend the fact that we were married."

Akko's jaw drops.

"Haaah?! I didn't-? ...Well then I guess that makes sense. I cried a lot the first time you kissed me. And then there was our wedding night-"

"I am aware, Akko. I was present."

"Oh. Right."

Just for good measure, they come to the agreement to kiss one more time. Neither of them cry this time.

At last, they are ready to start the day together. With a wide toothy grin, Akko takes her wife's hand and leads her to the door.

"C'mon! Time for breakfast! I'll feed you~"

"That will not be necessary."

"Aww pleeease?"

"...Perhaps just a bite, then."

"Yaey!"

Akko skips out the door and down the hall with her wife in-tow. Diana puts a bound in her step and a matching smile on her face as she follows.

Laughter and the sounds of their names fill the early-morning air, and tiny flowers blossom behind them where they step.

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A/N: I hope you liked it! The original idea was to have Akko tipsy and just be totally baffled by the concept of magic and then by the fact that Diana was her wife. I just altered it a bit so it'd be a magical 'sickness' instead of alcohol.

Once again, a big shoutout and thanks to Neon for just being such a wonderful friend~ I hope to keep writing more for your AUs and for you in general~