The new Little Witch Academia TV series is a literal dream come true for me. I loved the first OVA back during Anime Mirai 2012, and was so stoked when Enchanted Parade was released! Now that the anime is finally a thing, I figured there should be more fanfiction for it. Especially for Diakko/Dianakko!
By the way, anyone who recognizes me on tumblr would know this is technically the third story I've written thus far, but I have my reasons for releasing this one first.
Disclaimer: I do not own Little Witch Academia.
What you've given me
Chapter 1. A Difficult Couple
"Dianaaaaaaaaa. I'm bored. Let's do something fun!"
"Studying for the exam takes priority."
"Ehhhh? But you've read through that chapter a hundred times already!"
"Five times, Akko. I never miss my quota of ten, and I'm not about to start now."
Luna Nova's ace and fool were seated side by side within the library's most secluded area; a single table surrounded by numerous bookshelves and nothing else. This was Diana's favourite spot for studying, absent from all manner of noise and distractions.
At least, it used to be before she and Akko began dating in secret.
"Boooo. You're no fun. I hate you," Akko pouts, turning her head away.
Diana merely chuckled at her attempt to provoke her. "No you don't. Now allow me to finish."
She was always studious, or so she believes. Her reputation and name often required she keep up appearances. At least with Akko she doesn't need to keep a straight face, figuratively and literally.
"Hmmm..." A sly grin forms on Akko's lips. "Hey Diana!"
"For the last time, Akko, I'm-"
Akko doesn't let her finish as she dives in for a kiss. No less than a second after their lips joined, Diana recoils backwards in embarrassment.
"A-A-Akko! W-what are you doing?" she stuttered, her face red to her ears. "This is a library! What if someone sees us?"
Akko gives her a reassuring smile. "Relax, you worry too much."
"I was relaxed. Gosh..." Diana shakes her head, returning to her studies.
Unfortunately, she felt her concentration waning. Words were becoming a jumbled mess before her eyes. Unable to quell her pounding heart any further, she hesitantly closes her book to face the still grinning Akko. Diana embraces her without a second thought, completely giving in to desire.
"W-whoa, Diana! It's not like you to be so rough!" Akko teases.
"You would do well to shut your mouth this instant."
"Make me."
Diana responds in kind, pulling Akko into a kiss that was deeper and more passionate than the one earlier. Several thoughts were racing through her mind as she was enjoying Akko's taste.
Thoughts about how she loves a girl.
How that girl was Akko of all people.
How she can't let anybody know.
How ashamed her family would be.
How Akko could see right through her.
And how her worries were melting away by the second.
Akko was the first to break the kiss, her expression a mix of concern and comfort as she looked into Diana's eyes.
"Diana..."
"Akko, I-I..."
A nearby voice was suddenly calling out Diana's name, causing her to shove Akko away in panic. She spun around to spot her roommates walking out from behind a bookcase.
"Ah, Diana! There you are!" Hannah exclaimed as she and Barbara ran up to their leader. "We've been searching everywhere for you!"
"We figured you'd be in the library studying... wait, is that Akko?"
The fear gripped Diana's chest as the girl lying on the floor spoke.
"I was, er, sleeping. Yeah, that's it! Sleeping! On the floor. The library is really quiet, y'know?"
Diana buried her face in her hands. She shouldn't have expected anything other than an Akko-like answer.
Hannah and Barbara exchanged glances before sneering at Akko like they usually do.
"Well, I guess even classes are too boring to sleep in now!"
"Did Chariot, like, sleep in the library as well?"
Before Akko could do anything reckless, Diana stood from her seat to face her giggling teammates. She shot a furious look, silencing them in a heartbeat.
"In case the two of you haven't noticed, this is a library. If you girls prefer to display such frivolous behaviour, then please do so elsewhere. Am I understood?"
"Y-y-y-yes Diana!" the two girls both stuttered in unison.
"Good. Now leave me to study in peace," Diana lied, averting her eyes from her teammates.
She felt a tinge of guilt as she heard them scamper off; Diana never liked intimidating people like that, especially when it's her best friends.
Realizing that Akko was still on the floor, she quickly knelt down beside her. The brunette's expression was unreadable.
"Akko! I'm very sorry for pushing you earlier." Diana was faltering, her usual formality receding from her voice. "I panicked, and before I realized it I, I might have hurt you again. Please forgive me..."
Bracing for a verbal response, a pair of hands cupped her cheeks instead. Her eyes met with Akko's, whose expression was warm and understanding. There was a hint of sorrow in her voice, however.
"Diana, it's okay! I'm not hurt. You don't have to apologize, because I know it's hard on you too." Akko inched closer to pull Diana into a comforting hug. "With your family and reputation and all that complicated stuff, it can't be helped."
She felt Diana return the embrace, her head resting on Akko's shoulder.
Ever since the two became a couple, they've gotten close enough to share their insecurities. This made Akko happy, yet it still ached her to see Diana like this. She wished her girlfriend could share her worries with people other than herself.
They broke apart a moment later, Diana steadily regaining her composure.
"Once again, I apologize for my behaviour earlier. It was neither my intention to injure or inconvenience you in any way."
"C'mon, I just said I was fine!" Akko grabbed Diana by the hands, lifting them both to their feet. "I'm used to falling on my butt, anyway."
Diana shook her head. "Even so, it is unreasonable for you to have to put up with my selfishness."
"But I'm like that too," Akko reminded, giving a sheepish smile. "Sooooo, you can think of it as payback! For all the trouble I cause you. Besides..."
Her eyes glanced off to the side.
"Anyone would be embarrassed dating the academy's dunce..."
Those words sent a sharp pang through Diana's chest.
"Akko, that's not-"
The sound of falling books cut her off. They looked for the source of the noise, spotting Akko's teammates from behind a nearby bookcase.
Lotte chuckled nervously as she scrambled for her books.
"U-um, we were just passing by..."
"In this dank corner of the library?" Sucy mocked, ostensibly unconcerned about being caught. "Good one, Lotte."
"Sucy!"
Diana felt her face getting hot. She knew Akko's teammates were already aware of their relationship, no thanks to Akko and much to the blonde's dismay. Nonetheless, shame was clawing at her from the prospect the two might've witnessed everything.
On the other hand, Akko didn't seem the least bit worried as she gathered her things. She gave Diana a peck on the cheek before rushing over to her friends.
"A-A-Akko!"
"He he! I gotta go now! See you tomorrow, Diana!"
With that, the red team was gone. Akko was cheerfully dragging her friends along without a care in the world. But Diana was no fool. She recognized when someone was masking their sadness.
It was the same mask she wore herself, after all.
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