Prompt can be found here: post/168474256660/the-12-days-of-diakko-mas
With Yule only a couple weeks away, Luna Nova Academy was becoming greener. Students collaborated on decor; wreaths of pine and holly hung on the doors to their rooms, mistletoe was snuck conveniently in the the corners of the thresholds for some, stars made of white and silver ribbons and golden candles lined every corridor and hallway in sight, and each table in the cafeteria had been donned its own yule log, complete with three candles inside.
It was all new to Akko, holidays in Japan were way different. Though, it seemed she was the only one a bit shocked by the differences. It was still familiar to Christmas – but not quite!
Amanda clapped her playfully on the back.
"First time celebrating Yule, huh?" Amanda said, her voice a bit more knowing than she usually spoke. Amanda seemed to empathize the most with Akko. Coming from America, she knew holidays at Luna Nova were celebrated in an older fashion.
Akko nodded, looking over at the other students, who were giggling to one another as they strung up greenery and whispered about where to hide the mistletoe.
"Don't stress yourself over it," Amanda said to her. They both noticed the group of girls hush up a bit as Diana walked by, returning to their work. Akko gulped, turning to Amanda (in her peripheral, she swore she could see her wink).
Diana approached the two of them and sighed quietly. Her hair was a tad mussed and she rubbed her fingers to her temples.
"See what I mean?" Amanda said, nudging Akko's side mischievously. Had this girl no shame? "Oi, Cavendish, do you need a back rub?"
"Very funny, Amanda," Diana said and folded her arms. Her eyes shifted to Akko and softened. "Akko, I was wondering if you would like to help me hang up decorations. I've spent most of the day overseeing others, I haven't had time to do any decorating myself."
"M-me?" Akko's voice was dry. She coughed, much to Amanda's amusement. "I don't know anything about Yule. I wouldn't be much help…"
"You're new to it, that's why I asked," Diana said, a slight smile graced her lips and Akko felt herself shiver at such a cute sight. "I could explain a few things to you as we decorate."
Amanda nudged Akko again, this time with more force. Akko glared at her, getting the hint, and turned to Diana with a quick nod.
"Y-yeah, yeah!" Akko repeated herself, gathering her energy back. "We can fill your room with pine cones! It'll be like a ball pit!"
"We will do no such thing!" Diana began to walk away and Akko hurried behind her.
"Aww, but Diana!" Akko whined as they moved off.
Amanda watched them disappear down the hall, side by side. A satisfied smile extended across her face.