A/N: Hello everybody! You know what they say: If you want something done you gotta' do it yourself. This pairing has a criminally low amount of works on this site, so I took it upon myself to contribute. This will be multiple chapters. Hope you enjoy! Constructive criticism is appreciated.
Kagari Atsuko was not one for keeping quiet; When awkward situations arose, she would dive right in to tear it apart it by herself; when she had an objection or something to say, she said it. Loudly. But everyone has limits it seems.
Her current predicament's source sat behind her on the broom; arms reaching around her waist to grip the handle, pale chin hovering just over her shoulder to see where they flew. Sucy had been different ever since the dream incident; kinder, a little quieter, always seeming to be struggling with something inside her head. Sucy still teased her, sure; it was her favourite thing to do. A total lack of it would sick their friends on her like dogs, worried for her health. But... the way those interlocking shark teeth curled upward was more affectionate now, making it clear there was no malice behind the japes.
Akko wanted to say something to break this strange mix of awkward and comfortable silence. But the pale arms around her waist, the purple hair softly brushing against her face, and how damn good Sucy smelled shoved Akko into silence, fighting off the blush rising to her cheeks. 'Dammit, what's happening to me!?' Sucy took notice of the brunette's distress and took her eyes off the sky for a moment. "You okay up there? I don't wanna drop us because you couldn't sit still." Akko stuttered at the eternally half lidded red eye burning into her. "Uh you-it's fine! I'm okay!" The dragon in Sucy's heart did a flip at the adorable, fidgeting girl she was pressed against. Sucy moved her gaze back to the sky, avoiding further exciting the lizard until she could stave off a blush of her own. 'Stupid reptile, we can't like Akko! That's not who we are! Give up!' She needed to get to the edge of the Stone's influence quick, having Akko this close wasn't good for her health.
It was a few minutes of crushing silence before the broomstick began loosing altitude. The girls gently touched down on the road, awkwardly separating themselves from each-others hold. Akko's hands tightened around the gardening bag she had been trusted to carry. Since when was she so flustered around Sucy? Sure she was pretty, talented with potions, all mysterious and aloof, and- Stop! Now is not the time to be crushing on one of your best friends, she needs help with something today. Control yourself, Akko! She sucked in a large lung of air through her nose and relaxed. Skipping ahead to beside where Sucy was walking she beamed her usual energetic smile. "What's the plan, Sucy-chan?" The poison master closed her eyes and puffed a laugh, trying her hardest not to let the dragon's flames warm her cheeks. "We're going to collect some different spores and mycelium samples. I would like to have a fresh supply near the school." Akko's interest was piqued. "A garden?" She prodded. Sucy stopped walking, looking at her best friend's face for a few seconds. The dragon was still this time, though Sucy knew this was only because it too stared at Akko. "Yeah, a mushroom garden. Just keep any of your attempts at magic away from it, I want them to be normal." Akko puffed her cheeks out in offense. "'Attempts'? What is that supposed to mean?" Sucy grinned widely at the brunette's adorable angry face; there was nothing better in the world. "Relax my guinea pig, you know I'm kidding." Akko's heart skipped at the purple haired girl's warm tone. She has to know what she's doing. "Now come on, the graveyard is our first stop. No restoration magic this time."
A/N: And that's that, sorry it's so short. I loved these two since the start but episode 8 really kicked that into high gear. Episode 8 was incredible for many reasons other than the obvious wholesome gay: The insights into Sucy's mind and her struggle with what is 'her' and what 'isn't' is something I think a lot of people go through from time to time and can appreciate. That protectiveness of her ideal self is a big part of her character, pushing her up for me past just another tsundere character. I hope this introduction was enjoyable and I will release chapter 2 in a day or two. Tell me what you think!