Inspired by fanart I saw. Link in A/N below.
"Diana!" Akko cheerfully called out as she jumped towards the blonde with every intention of capturing her in a tight embrace
"Good afternoon Akko." Diana greeted calmly, before swiftly sidestepping out of Akko's way. With a wave of her wand, Diana quickly conjured a cushion to break Akko's fall.
"Diana!" Akko immediately yelled upon crashing onto the cushion.
"Yes Akko?" Diana taunted playfully. She smiled as Akko gave her a frustrated, yet adorable, pout. "If you are done lying there, I suggest we both get to class." Diana offered her hand to the brunette currently sprawled across the cushion.
Akko sighed before taking Diana's hand and walking off to class.
This had all started innocently enough.
After weeks of dancing around the way they felt about the other, and after much prodding and teasing from their closest friends, Akko and Diana finally admitted they had feelings for one another.
The confession started out as awkwardly as possible. Both girls were blushing as they stammered their confessions over each other, Akko with broken up ramblings and Diana with failed attempts at forming completing sentences.
Despite that, it was a very special moment for both witches, one which ended with both of them laughing happily in each other's arms.
In private, both girls were very affectionate. Regardless of whatever reason the two were alone, whether they were studying, doing homework, or practicing magic, Akko and Diana always found themselves cuddling with one another, sometimes sharing little kisses in between talking about each other's day or giggling together whilst exchanging sweet nothings.
In public, however, things were quite different. Beyond the warm greeting and loving smile, Diana made it a point to not display their affection publicly... a point that Akko found frustrating.
It's not as if they hid the fact they were together. On the contrary, both girls always answered honestly whenever someone asked them about their relationship. In fact, the two of them often walked hand in hand to class, something the both of them enjoyed very much.
That being said, Akko, being the haptic person she was, often sought out more. However, whether it be an attempt at a stray hug during greetings or attempts at stealing a quick kiss on the cheek before leaving for different classes, Diana always managed to evade whatever form of affection Akko tried to give.
None of it was ill-spirited.
Diana was always more than willing to make it up to the brunette in private, either with extra kisses or tighter embraces.
Akko had also told Diana that if she ever wanted it to stop, if she truly grew uncomfortable, the public advances would stop. No questions asked.
However, in between the many attempts and playful taunting, both girls knew one thing.
At some point, this back and forth had become a playful game between the two, to see if Diana would slip up before Akko gives up.
As things stood, Akko knew she'd probably lose.
It's not as if she'd ever think about giving up.
She was far too stubborn for that. In fact, Akko was already getting prepared to try again.
However, Akko knew that Diana could be equally as stubborn. Not to mention she was always prepared as well.
Akko found that, despite being in public, Diana always managed to focus her full attention on whatever it was she was trying to do.
Akko even tried sneaking up on her.
...That did not end well for her.
If Akko ever wanted to win, she knew she'd have to find a different way to catch her off guard. To distract her.
"Diana, you're still up for helping me prepare for that test tomorrow right?" Akko asked, attempting to distract Diana by talking.
"Of course Akko." Diana smiled. "I would not want you failing after all."
"Hey! I can pass without your help!" Akko complained.
Diana hummed, unconvinced.
"I'm serious!"
"Are you sure about that?" Diana questioned.
"Of course I'm sure!"
"Would you like to put it to the test?" Diana pondered aloud.
"You be-" Akko stopped herself midway as she realized what she was about to say. "N-no, I don't."
"Ah, what is this? The Akko I know would never back down from a challenge." Diana playfully teased.
Akko felt her face beginning to flush.
"I-it's not that…" Akko muttered out, growing more flustered by the second. "I just… uh… I like it when you h-help... uhm"
Diana smile widened, watching her girlfriend redden. It was truly a captivating sight.
That being said, the two of them were going to be late if Akko continued to be as frozen as she was.
"Shh, Akko. I know. I am still going to help you study" Diana said reassuringly, in the hopes to calm Akko down. "However…" Diana moved in closer, not being able to resist one last tease. "You are going to need to try a little harder than that."
Akko immediately turned her face to her side, but Diana had already moved back to her regular position, a knowing smile on the blonde's face.
Akko felt her face burn.
After all, not only had she failed again, but Diana had seen right through her and turned the tables on her.
Diana was right, as usual.
She'd need to try a little harder next time.
Diana noticed that Akko had been pouting since this morning.
While she did find the sight adorable, Diana was also worried.
Akko had never held a pout for this long. She would have usually broken out into a wide smile at some point in the day…
Akko might have actually been upset about what had happened earlier today.
She sincerely hoped that was not the case.
After all, Diana did have her reasons for keeping their affections private.
The most recent reason was that she did find playing this game with Akko fun.
Though if that was the only reason, she would have already relented a long time ago.
Another reason was her school image.
Diana was aware that she was seen as the perfect, reliable honor student. She knew part of that image involved her own calm, cool disposition, a disposition that would swiftly be destroyed should she choose to allow, and reciprocate, Akko's public displays of affection.
It was an image and reputation she enjoyed having.
But, again, if those were the only reasons, she would have given up a long time ago...
"Akko… is everything alright?" Diana asked on their way to lunch.
"Yeah, everything's fine." Akko curtly replied.
"… You are not mad are you?"
"Of course not. Why would you think I'm mad?" Akko answered, pout still fully on display.
"Akko…" Diana looked to her girlfriend, concern in her eyes. She gently caressed Akko's hand with her thumb, hoping to soothe her. "You know I will make it up to you later, do you not?"
"Of course I do Diana… you always do." Akko responded softly, gently squeezing Diana's hand.
"Then please…" Diana moved ahead so that she could face Akko. "Could you give me a smile?"
"Diana…"
Diana knew she was likely beginning to blush. Begging her girlfriend to smile for her in public was… objectively the most embarrassing thing she had ever done with Akko.
However, Akko's smile was far more important. After all…
"I have yet to see a smile on your face since this morning." Diana continued. "And you know how much I truly love the way you smile."
Diana watched Akko intently. Hopefully. Hoping to see another bright smile from the crimson-eyed witch.
Akko looked up and saw the concern in Diana's crystal blue eyes.
Diana truly just wanted to see Akko smile.
And so she did.
She gave Diana the brightest smile she could muster.
Diana sighed in relief, her chest blooming with warmth at the sight.
However, Akko's smile quickly morphed into a smirk.
Diana suddenly felt Akko's hand tighten around hers.
She felt Akko pull her forward.
She felt Akko's free hand rest on her shoulder.
And in that same moment, her eyes widened as she felt Akko's soft lips press against her, causing her heart to flutter and her face to burn red.
And just as quickly, she felt Akko's lips leave hers.
Akko looked up at her, a smug grin on her face.
"Ahah, I finally got you off guard."
Diana found herself incapable of sorting out any of her thoughts.
She was too preoccupied with the burning on her face, the tingling on her lips.
She was also preoccupied as she felt the stares of everyone standing in the halls.
With her mind in disarray, Diana stuttered out the first thing that she could think of.
"A-Akko! I-it is against school rules t-to display such inappropriate a-acts in the hallway!"
Diana hid her face as she spoke, knowing full well Akko cared very little for such arbitrary school rules.
She was also trying to hide the facts that her heart was pounding rapidly, her face was bright red, and that she could not stop a stupid smile from forming on her face.
The fact that she knew she was doing a poor job at hiding any of those furthered her own embarrassment.
Akko giggled as she watched Diana's cool façade fall apart.
Seeing Diana as flustered as she was would always be adorable. Watching her usually calm and collected girlfriend blush and stutter, knowing she was the one that made her act that way, always made her giddy.
"Alright, alright. C'mon Diana, let's go! Before lunch is gone." Akko said cheerfully, either oblivious or uncaring of the eyes staring at them.
She just continued to pull her flustered girlfriend through the halls, sending gentle squeezes to show her that everything was alright.
Diana knew better, however.
Despite her embarrassment, Diana was all too aware of the nagging, tingling sensation on her lips, confirming the true reason why she had always avoided Akko's public displays of affection.
It was the reason why their private time together always ended with them cuddling.
It was the reason why, whenever they were alone, Diana was always the first one to go in for a kiss.
In public, Diana always found that she could restrain how she acted with Akko.
She managed to keep it together, knowing that people were around to see them.
Being affectionate in public was a line Diana did not want to cross... because once that line was crossed, Diana knew she would never be able to stop crossing it…
… Again, a truth confirmed by the tingling on her lips… by her rapid heartbeat… and by the fact that she could not stop her eyes from drifting to Akko's lips as the two of them continued on to the dining hall.
"A-Akko?" Diana timidly called out as she tugged Akko's arm slightly.
"Yeah Diana?" Akko stopped and turned around, somewhat surprised by how soft her girlfriend's voice was. "Is something wrong? I- did I go too far?" Akko asked, worried. She moved closer to Diana. "Is everything alri-"
It was Akko's turn to find herself silenced by the softest touch on her lips. To feel her own face flush and heart flutter.
With her face still burning, Diana silently began leading Akko to the dining hall.
After a few moments, Akko regained her composure and grinned.
"So, what happened to Luna Nova not allowing such 'inappropriate acts in the hall'" Akko teased, with a chuckle.
All Akko got in response was a glare from Diana's still flushed face.
So... this is intended to be a collection of drabbles I make whenever I get distracted from my irl things I should be doing because LWA and Diakko are very distracting... So should I make more of these... this is where they'll go. (I am using the word drabble correctly right?)
I had thought about making this... but I didn't expect to have to start so soon... Then I saw this on Tumblr: ticcytx,tumblr,com/post/163563135364/so-today-is-bibinella-birthday-and-she-showed-me
It was absurdly cute... and I have really weak self-control. While I doubt I could properly capture it... it really wouldn't stop bothering me until I tried and write it lol.
I'm sure most of you have already seen the art though lol.
Also, I feel like between Diana and Akko, they both make each other blush and fidget and such, just at different times depending on who acts first/who's in control at the moment... though if I thought about the events in this... it'll probably take Diana maybe a week to get used to always feeling the need to shower Akko in affection again so that she can deal with it in public without bursting in embarrassment (though she does give up not hugging/kissing Akko lightly in public)
Anyway, this will probably be where I randomly upload things, all based around a theme of x character is distracted because of y, or x distracting y. (Paralleling my own struggle to focus with the need to write something for this ship/fandom should an idea pop up in my head... whenever I should actually be doing something else lol.) It doesn't necessarily have to be all Diakko/Dianakko (though it is mainly them cause I love them)... but I'll probably leave whatever pairing at the top of a chapter should I try to write some other pair. Also... while fluff is what I know best, should I figure out how to write other things, as fluff isn't the only thing that distracts people, I will also leave that at the top of a chapter.
Though updates will be inconsistent (since... it depends on me getting distracted/feeling the need to write something because of seeing something). I am open to prompts though (again, no guarantees cause irl stuff)
So yeah, hope you enjoyed reading!