Atsuko Kagari is just an average girl, err, woman. She's got burgundy locks, crimson eyes that always seems to gleam in joy, her average height of only 165 cm, her fondness in sweets, her fondness in animals...Yup, she's pretty much normal.

Her preference wasn't actually a problem, telling herself that she'd go on with whoever she falls in love with. Her friends' expression about that were not out of the ordinary, shrugging their shoulder before inviting her to drink some booze. She took up education and her college days were, in short, fun, stressful. Hard. Hell. But she managed, of course, through sheer determination and hard work, Atsuko Kagari graduated. She's finally a teacher.

It has always been a dream for her to teach kids in the kindergarten. She thinks, thought, it would be fun. I mean, what more could she ask for when cute and adorable children listens at her attentively with their kid voices and giggles?

Nope.

As much as she likes kids, these kids are little demons. From tugging on her hair, pranking, crying... she groaned. She likes, no, loves kids. She really do. But right now, standing in front of a bawling four year old, she's rethinking her life choices.

'Is this what being a parent feels like?'

It was at first glance that made Akko's breath hitch. It was a normal after work session of hers to visit Lotte Jansson's, her friend from college, cafe with Sucy Manbavaran, another friend of hers, helping out for a part time job. Greeting at her Finnish friend then ordering her usual and thanking her friend, she turned around and immediately her crimson eyes instantly locks on to the woman not too far away from the counter.

Nothing out of the ordinary, really, just a plain ol' girl sitting in the corner, a cup of tea steaming beside her, intense but soft blue eyes that skimmed expertly through the sentences of the book she's reading, tucking a stay hair behind her ear, and giving a small huff of annoyance every time she did so. Needless to say, Atsuko was immediately starstruck at the blonde having an unusual hair combination of platinum blonde an mint green streaks, that looked so soft.

One sentence could only formed in Akko's head.

"Fuck." She breathed.

According to Lotte, the mysterious woman had been coming in her cafe for quite sometime now. Strictly ordering a cup, no, a pot of tea and staying for long periods of time in the same place, and sometimes she would order an unsweetened cake, which was mind you rarely. But seriously? An unsweetened cake? Who does that?

Akko asked Lotte and Sucy what her name was, and was disappointed that her friends didn't know.

Alright. It's alright. She's just going to walk up to her and ask what her name was. Which was slightly creepy, now that she thinks about it. Change of plans, walk up to her, strike a conversation, then ask her name... Wait, isn't it the other way around? How about, introduce herself, making the other party introduce herself and then strike a conversation.

She nearly died of embarrassment. Apparently, walking up to the woman was a lot harder than she thought. She could feel Sucy smirking and snickering at her attempt in walking right up without tumbling for numerous times. The crimson eyed woman breathed in and out, trying to calm her nerves, and as soon as she was in front of the blonde, her presence seemed to have garner the attention of the mysterious person, causing her to look up from her book and lock her gaze with Atsuko's crimson's.

It was not bad actually.

It was horrendous.

Those electrifying blue eyes, apparently, has the power to make her a stuttering mess. So instead of sounding smooth, she sounded like a complete idiot, standing there like an idiot, and just being an idi-

"Yes?" The woman spoke, causing whatever words that was struggling to form inside the burgundy haired woman, melt yet again.

Oh, man.

She's an idiot.

Well, at least she managed to blurt out, uhm, ask for her name. The woman in turn ask why she needed to know, then Akko turned into a babbling mess, blushing madly as she tried formulating her sentence, saying all kinds of excuses. She wanted to run away from the situation.

The woman giggled slightly. The sound caused the teacher to freeze up, sending down shiver through her spine. What a lovely sound.

"I'm sorry if that came out like an interrogation, but the name's Diana. Diana Cavendish." She smiled.

Diana.

Diana.

Diaaaaaannnaaa~

Diana Cavendish. The way it rolls out her tongue was absolutely smooth. Wow, how could she have such a perfect name?

Akko felt her heart jump in delight, scratched that, she nearly jumped, well she did, but it looked like a jolt of surprise. "A-Atsuko!" She shouted, causing Diana to look at her, surprised. She wanted to bash her head for the sudden outburst.

Then another giggle. Oh god, that heavenly sound again.

"Nice to meet you, Atusko."

After their introduction, Akko constantly visits Lotte, well, more like Diana. Sucy was all too happy tease her friend about her big fat crush on the blue eyed woman, which was of course resulted to the crimson eyed woman to give her an extremely annoyed and embarrassed look.

Diana and Akko quickly became friends, chatting almost everyday... Actually, they chatted everyday. She learned that Diana was a doctor on leave, she likes tea, no surprises there, she wasn't fond of sweets, thus the unsweetened cake, she's also apparently the head of something.

She is interesting. Diana is.

Atsuko was nervous, she's been friends with Diana for two years now, so she thinks it was the right time to ask her friend out on a date. Lotte, being the good friend she was, give her all the encouragement she needed, while Sucy...is an ass as always. But it was her way of encouraging her, it was weird, but it was nice.

Diana beamed at the sight of her walking towards her direction, immediately closing the book and settling it on her lap, she greeted the woman with a smile. Something was amiss from Akko's behavior though, she was more fidgety and was always avoiding her gaze.

Atsuko pulled out a chair beside the blue eyed woman, looked straight through Diana's eyes and asked her out on a date. At first, she was scared of rejection, what would happen if Diana would to turn her down? Wait, what will she do if she turn her down?!

Oh boy.

She didn't think this through.

She felt nimble fingers touched her hand slowly, before it was engulfed with Diana's soft gentle hands. Akko was starstruck as she watched Diana give her one of those soft smiles she loved so much and uttered those delightful words.

"I would love to."

Their first date is special, well, in a way. It mainly consisted of them walking around the park, eating out, watching a movie and the like. It isn't extravagant, but Akko could tell Diana liked it. Their second date was almost exactly like the first one, but instead of going through the park, they went to an oceanarium, which Diana liked very much, especially the part where they watched a bunch of see lions. The blue eyed woman was technically beaming from her seat, giving a small sense of satisfaction as they took a photo beside a live sea lion.

Their third date consists of them going to a planetarium this time. They both sat and stared a the glittering stars above them as they held hands, with Diana leaning her head on Akko's shoulder. It was romantic really, well, it nearly was until a kid started crying behind their seats. At the end, Akko walked her girlfriend home, chatting softly as they walked through the almost empty streets.

That night was their first kiss.

It was upsetting, frustrating, painful. At almost three years of dating, they had their first real fight. It was over jealousy of course. Apparently, Akko had garner the attention of a businessman that was babysitting on the kids she's teaching. The constant attempt of asking her out on a date had made Diana extremely furious.

Andrew Hanbridge. That name left a sour taste on her mouth.

There were shouting and crying at their shared apartment for three years. It was chaotic. Then Akko's heart dropped.

"-I think you should go." Diana said quietly, shaking as she tried to hold back her tears. Andrew had apparently snuck a kiss on the crimson eyed woman's cheeks, lingering for a moment letting for all Diana to see with wide eyes when she was to pick up Akko from work.

"What?! Are you serious?! I didn't even do nothing, and you know that!" Akko reasoned out. "Diana, you know I won't do that to you." She walked slowly until she reached the blue eyed woman, holding both her shoulders gently before engaging into a hug.

"You...promise?" She heard Diana say, as she clutched on her clothes. Pulling away, Akko bumped their heads together and nudged her nose with Diana. "I promise, with my wholleeee heart." She grinned, causing the blue eyed woman to giggle before she leaned in for an affectionate kiss that lasted for what felt like eternity, before she pulled away.

"I love you." Diana said softly.

"I love you too."

Alright.

Alright.

Six years of dating. Diana is still beautiful. In fact she's grown more beautiful in Akko's eyes. Often times the blue eyed woman would point out to her that she's staring. Yes, she's doing that a lot now. Staring for no reason, besides the fact of only staring at Diana's extremely beautiful features.

She is so lucky. How did she ever deserve Diana?

"Akko? Wake up sweetie, you're almost late for work." Akko groaned, turning to the side, she wrapped her arms around her long time girlfriend's waist. "I don't wanna." Diana chuckled at Akko's childishness. "Come on, I prepared breakfast for you. Wouldn't you want to join me?" It took a few seconds before the crimson eyed woman finally caved in. Groaning she sat up, as usual, she had her bad hair bed which made Diana laughed, and also a goodmorning kiss. Before she stood up and out of their bed, peering through her shoulder to look at Akko for a few moments, before heading out to the kitchen.

The crimson eyed woman sighed contentedly.

"I love her so much."

She was extremely nervous. Clutching at the small box in her pocket, as her other hand holds Diana's. It was time. She ready to pop the question to Diana. Would she say yes though? Hopefully she say yes. I mean, if Diana didn't... Well, she could wait for another year or how many more years to come until the blue eyed woman finally answers yes.

Akko inhaled and exhaled.

Today was their seventh anniversary. Oh boy. That was a long time dating.

The burgundy haired woman took Diana out to the same planetarium they had their third date, then on wards to the oceanarium to which they had their second. And finally the park where they had their first date.

She actually consulted Lotte and Sucy for this one, who were now officially dating by the way, and was also the one who came up with the idea. Well, Lotte did, Sucy just went and teased for almost about everything, but stopped when she saw Lotte give her a look before proceeding to congratulate her along with a sighing Sucy.

Man, who knew her friend Sucy could be this obedient?

So she went with this plan.

Diana and Akko stopped and sat on a bench. The park was pretty much deserted as it was pretty late at night. The stars were out along with the bright full moon. Great. This is great.

They were silent, their hands still held one another, it was a comforting silence. Kind of. Mustering up all the courage she have in her body, Akko spoke.

"Diana." She started. "We've been together for years. We've seen our good and bad and had come through the tough times. I love you, Diana. More than ever. I want to wake up with you beside me, kiss you in every chance I get, I want you to be mine and I as yours." Akko knelt in front of her girlfriend, as she brought out a small crimson box.

She opened it, revealing a ring. Blue eyed widened.

"Diana, will you marry-"

"Akko, I'm a witch." Diana said, causing Akko to freeze up, mouth agape and crimson eyes to widen. The silence was deafening. It was- and wait, did Diana just say she's a witch?

"You're a what?"

Hmmmmm I'm slowly updating Illusion but then I was struck by this idea, so sue me. Oh, and I've been spending a lot of time playing RDR2 and told to myself. 'Huh, wouldn't it be cool for Akko to be a gunslinger?'