Atsuko Kagari has a secret.

It has been about a month since the Noir Missle crisis. Things had died down and classes had resumed. Everything was normal...at least it seemed to be that way.

Things were better than before. Friendships between the red, green and blue teams had formed. Chariot has reclaimed her status in the magic world and Croix is now working toward fixing her mistakes and making amends. As well, Akko now had more expectations on her since she proved her poetential during the recent battle. Although, she could do without the constant bickering of Professor Finnelan to keep up her studies. She blaimed her lack of concentration on a certain witch. One she couldn't keep her eyes off of no matter how hard she tried.

Diana Cavendish.

They had their differences in the past but their friendship was now stronger than ever. They saved fhe world together, along with the seven other members of the New Nine Witches. Akko had realized that her feekings for the blonde witch were a bit more than friendly. She had to admit that through her inferiating high authority persona that Diana was actually very kind and humble. Not to mention she was totally gorgeous.

"You see something you like?"

Akko was pulled from her deep thoughts by a startiling comment. It had come from her american friend, Amanda.

"What're you talking about?" Akko huffed and set her head down on her desk. They were currently in potions class and Akko couldn't concentrate for the life of her; potions weren't her strong suit by far.

"You know what I mean. You've done nothing but stare at blondy all morning. Im surprised she hasn't seen you yet." Amanda sneered and watched a blush creep against Akko's face.

"Shut up Amanda! I was not staring..." Akko didn't realize that in her deep thoughts her eyes had lingered over to where Diana was sitting. It was like a magnetic force had made her do so.

Akko looked next to her at Amanda who was covering her mouth to keep from laughing out loud.

"You got it bad for her, I can tell. You're just lucky she seems to be oblivious." Akko's face was now a bright red from anger and also embarresment. "Amanda im warning you, you better shut up." "This only amused her more. She shrugged and threw her her hands behind her back while leaning against her seat. "Heh, fine fine I hear ya..." Akko realxed in her chair and sighed heavily in relief. "I wouldn't wanna talk about my love life all personally either. Gotta keep that sexiness hidden." Akko slammed ebr hands on her desk and glared at Amanda. "I am not hiding any sexiness from anyone!"

Akko heard silence in the class room and felt the staring of everyone in their. Diana was especially wide eyed while Hannah and Barbara shared looks of shock. Amanda was doubled over in her seat from laughing so hard. Akko's red face was reaching all the way up to her ears now.

"Miss Kagari, Is there something you and Miss O'Neil would like to share with the class?" Professor Lukic eyed Akko as she shook her head and sloutched all the way down in her seat. "If that will be all, then we will continue on with the lesson." Akko opened her eyes to see that evryone had turned back toward the board, except for Sucy who gave Akko a thumbs up and a small smirk.

Amanda was still laughing but had brought it down to a quiet snicker. "That was better than I thought it be." Akko just glared at her and and sloutched further, if that were even possible.

Class had ended 15 minutes later and Akko zoomed out the door. Mainly to avoid any more questioning from her friends on her outburst. But also because it was her favorite time of the day; lunch time.

"Hey Akko!" Lotte took a seat next to Akko at the table and Sucy took the seat next to Lotte. "Hey guys! Look it's pizza day! I can't believe they are finally serving us something other than meat and potatoes."

The green team sat down on the opposite side of the red team. "What's up Akko. You feeling okay?" Amanda smirked at Akko who just huffed at her. "Yeah Akko, what happened back there?" Lotte looked to her with concern. "Yeah, you got pretty upset back there." She reeked her head back at Sucy who had the same expresionless face but with a hint of mischief in her one visible eye. "Sucy you-!"

"What're you guys talking about?

The green and red tean turned to see Hannah and the rest of the blue team standing with her with questioning looks.

Diana was staring right at Akko.

"H-hey Diana", Akko felt like restricted under her gaze that never left her eyes.

"Hello, Akko." A small blush crept onto Akko's face upon hearing Diana speak her name.

"We were just talking about Akko's sexiness."

"Sucy!"

The faces of the blue team turned slightly red at the statement. Although Hannah and Barbara were red from aggitation. "Akko that-that is just inappropriate!" Hannah had lashed out at the embarrising comment. "Yeah, that"s the last thing we wanna here" Barbara chimmed in agreement.

"I- I wasn't talking about that!" At least not about me anyways. Amanda and Sucy were laughing under their hands. She stole a glance at Diana who was staring off at something. "Anyways, as entertaining as this is, are ya'll still in for game night?" Amanda had a tradition of hosting. aane night that entailed hanging out after curfeelw in the green team room and playing various board and card games while "talking shit", per her name for gossiping. Recently, the blue team has joined them in this occasional activity.

"Hell yeah! It'll be awesome!" Akko jumped up in excitment. "I can't wait, this will be fun!" Lottee added and Sucy just nodded. "What about you guys?" Amanda turned her attention to Diana and her lackeys. "Yes, we will be attending." Diana had spoken for the first time since they arrived at the table. "Great! Ill see you guys at 9 then. If you'll excuse me I've got some business to take care of. Akko?" Akko looked up from gorging on her pizza with a quirked eyebrow. "I need to talk go you later. Meet me at the practice field after class." Akko just gave her a confused look then instantly went back go enjoying her pizza. Diana and the rest if the blue team said their goodbyes and left. But just before they left, Akko saw Diana give her a quick look that she couldn't figure out.

--A few hours later, Akko was on her way to meet up with Amanda. I wonder what she wants to talk to me about. She approached the practice field but saw no sign of her. Figuring she must have forgotten, she turned to walk back inside but a familar voice stopped her.

"Akko, just the woman I wanted to see!" Above her, Amanda was swriling around in her broom. She brought herself down and walked over to Akko. "Hey, so what you wanna talk about?" Amanda gave a toothy smile and motioned for her to sit down on a bench that was nearby. "So quick to get to the point eh? Well i'll just get down to it." Akko was listening tentatively, curious to what she had to say.

"Look all jokes aside I need to know, do you like Diana?" Her question wasn't exactlt a shock because of what happened earlier but it still caused her to stutter. "Wh-what? I dont l-like Diana. We're just friends, that's all." Amanda seemed unconvinced so she pressed further. "You can try to hide it Akko but i've been watching how you act around her. You seem nervous and try to avoid her but you stare at her all day. So what gives?" Akko was at a loss for words. It's true she hasn't been interacting with Diana much latey except for when all theur friends were together. That was only because she was afraid she might do something stupid because of her feelings and mess everything up.

'Sigh', "Okay you got me.I just didn't want to risk getting to close or alone with her because I know i'll screw everything up, like I always do...I don't want to ruin our friendship that took so long to be." Amanda raised an eyebrow at her confession. "Yet you thought it was best to ignore her?" Akko whipped her head around and looked at her with guilt in her eyes, then just fell silent. Taking this as a cue to continue, Amanda spoke again.

"Im just saying that maybe that wasn't the best way to handle it. She might get the wrong idea, like you don't want to be around her or something." Akko took in this realization as a wake up call. Was Diana upset by Akko avoiding her? Did she even care? She never had felt like this before so she had no idea how to handle this. Feeling she had no other options, Akko decided to ask Amanda for help.

"Ugh I don't know what to do Amanda! This is all so crazy. We're complete oppisitea, like fire and water. And the way she acts all above it all just makes my skin flare. But I also realized how awesome she is and nice and pretty." She trailed off in thoughts of Diana. Amanda was right, she had it bad for this girl.

"Well that's all their is to it then!" Amanda leaped off the bench and threw her hands behind her head. "We just gotta make sure you two get together. Simple enough." Akko stared at her in shock. "It's not simple at all! For one, I don't even know if she feels the same way!" Amanda stood there with her chin in hand pondering. "Hmmm..okay, then I've got the perfect idea on how to find out!" She was now sporting a mischiveous grin.

Akko stood up and quirked her eyebrow. "What kind of do you have in mind?" On her heel, Amanda turned around and started to walk toward the building. "You'll see soon enough." Akko darted after her to catch up. "Aww come on, that's not fair Amanda!" Amanda threw her arm around Akko's neck and laughed while tossling her hair, much to Akko's dismay. She was going go have fun with this.