"Akko, I'm a witch." Diana said suddenly, 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?" The blue eyed heiress averted her gaze. "I'm a witch." She repeated, it took a while before her words started to sink in the other woman. "Diana, come on you can't be serious. A witch? What?" Akko laughed, as blue eyes watched her. Diana did not laugh however, causing her laughter to die down. Slowly, the burgundy haired woman's expression turned shock.
"You're...not joking are you?" Diana crossed her arms as she huffed. "Why would I jest? Surely I won't make up a joke when you're obviously in the middle of something important. The answer to your question would be yes by the way."
Akko's crimson eyes widened in surprise. But not because Diana said yes.
"Wait, so you're a witch? An actual witch?" She asked, the other woman sighed. "Yes."
"Witches actually exist?"
"...Yes."
"But I've never saw you do anything...witchy. You've never once used magic and I think I would've know if you did." She saw Diana avert her gaze and notice the blush that was dusting her face.
"...I actually did repeat time after our first kiss." She said softly, causing Akko to blush as well but she shook her head.
"And you're only telling this to me now? Seven years into this? Just when I was about to propose?" The crimson eyed woman asked, Diana averted her gaze. "I'm sorry, I don't know how you'd react if I did tell you. I've actually been meaning to tell you ever since we've been together, but I got scared in to thinking that we'd separate ways if I did."
Akko shook her head in disbelief, she reached for the bench for support as she sat down.
"Wow. You're, uh, you, wah...I don't know." She groaned, she felt Diana place a hand on her shoulder. "I'm really sorry, Akko. For telling you just now, when I could've told you earlier in this relationship. In a much better time. When you aren't about to propose." Diana shifted her gaze to her lap, as she clutched through her skirt. "I...I understand if you wouldn't want to contin-"
"So I guess we're getting married, huh." Akko said cutting her off, causing blue eyes to widened. The woman beside the Akko slowly turned to her. "Ah, but-but I'm, well, a witch. Aren't you mad that I had maybe casted a spell in order for you to fall in love with me? Aren't you scared?" Diana said not believing the crimson eyed woman who chuckled nervously.
"Well, did you?"
"No, of course not!"
"Oh thank God." Akko sighed in relief, the other woman looking at her in confusion. "I wouldn't want any of our time to be fake." Diana felt her heart skip a beat. Akko certainly is amazing.
The blue eyed woman gently cupped the other woman's cheek with her hands, before she leaned in for a kiss. The kiss lasted for a few seconds, but to them it felt like eternity. As they separated, Diana rests her forehead against Akko's.
"You're wonderful." The blue eyed woman said softly only for the other to hear. "I do my best wink, wink."
"Wink, wink?" Diana laughed. "How childish." The crimson eyed woman pouted before laughing along to her girl- oh, she almost forgot.
"Diana?"
"Hmm?"
"Marry me?" The witch chuckled before placing a tender kiss on the burgundy haired woman's nose. "I already said yes, silly. The only thing that's missing is that you haven't place the ring on my finger." Akko nodded, taking the ring out of the small box and reaching out for Diana's hand and slipping the ring through her ring finger. A perfect fit.
"Diana?" Crimson locks on to blue. "I love you." She breathed out, the other woman chuckled leaning in for another kiss. "I love you too." Diana leaned in once again and smile into the kiss, then they separated.
The world was still. The stars twinkling and the moon shining beautifully around them. It was relaxing. The two newly engaged couple sat on the bench with Akko leaning her head on Diana's shoulder, their hands intertwined never letting go. It was silent, the relaxing kind. But it was interrupted by the witch.
"Akko."
"Hmm?"
"How would you feel about meeting my aunt?" Diana said, now looking at Akko who perked. "Aunt? Your aunt Daryl? The one that acts like an evil snake?" The blue eyed witch chuckled. "Yes, Aunt Daryl. Would you come with me?"
"Of course, I'd follow you whenever." The teacher grinned. "You're my fiancee after all." The term made Diana blush, causing her to try and hide her face through Akko's hair, The crimson eyed woman chuckled at the behavior.
"Aww, is little Diana being embarrassed? How cute." Akko laughed as the other woman pulled out slightly and looked at those crimson orbs.
"You're being mean." Was what she said before leaning in for a quick kiss, then pulling away. "I'm sorry, you're just so adorable."
"Hmm, well, you're not wrong about me being your fiancee I mean." Diana smiled, she lifted Akko's hand and placed a gentle kiss on her palm before directing it to her face, nuzzling it. "I...I can't believe we're engaged. Akko, I, you, you can not believe how extremely delighted I am. Delighted that you want me to be by your side, by accepting me." The witch said with tears starting to form in the corner of her eyes. "I can't even begin to fathom what you even saw in me."
"I saw you, Diana. Your beautiful, inside and out. And I consider myself extremely happy by having you."
Akko smiled as she wiped the tears away from Diana's eye, while the other giggled, placing another kiss on her love's palm once again. "I thought I'd never have this happiness. I...Akko, I love you, very much." The burgundy haired woman's heart swell, moving her hand away from Diana's soft cheek and wrapping her arms around her fiancee, her face having a huge grin.
"I love you too, very, very much."
...
Akko woke up with someone wrapping their arms around her torso, followed by a kiss on her cheek. She smiled.
"Good morning." The witch whispered near her ear, while the other chuckled. "Mornin', you sleep well?"
"Hmm." Diana hummed, nuzzling her fiancee's neck. "How about you?"
"Of course, every night." Akko said happily, as she kissed the the blue eyed woman's forehead. "Hey, when are we going to your aunt by the way?"
"I was actually suppose to tell you yesterday, but I sent a letter to Anna that we'd be there today by noon." The witch said. "Today?" The burgundy haired woman asked, taken aback as she looked at Diana, panicking when she saw the frown that slowly etch on her love's face.
"Is that...not good with you?"
"Yes! I mean, no! of course not. I'm fine with whatever you want." Akko said, watching as she saw the witch sat up and gave her a smile. "Good, then I guess we best be going."
"What? Right now?" Diana leaned in to kiss her cheek. "Yup, now go get yourself ready, Miss Kagari." Akko's mouth agape. "Yup? Did you just say that?" Not believing what she heard. She felt her love's face pinch her nose.
"I can't say that word now?" The witch said, giggling when she saw the other woman shook her head and pout. "Of course you could!" Akko said. Diana remove the hold on the other's nose then she cupped Akko's cheeks, placing are gentle peck on her lips before removing herself from the bed. Crimson eyes following her every move. Marveling the sight of the blue eyed woman.
"Hey, Diana?"
"Hmm?"
"I love you." Diana stopped her tracks through the door, then looked back not responding. Only giving the other 'the look', before walking out of the room. The crimson eyed woman smiled to herself, plopping herself back to the comforts of the bed, sighing contentedly.
"Fiancee, huh. She's my fiancee." Akko grinned, before hurrying out of the door.
...
"Oh my god, you were serious." Akko breathed out in astonishment, looking at the attire Diana was suddenly wearing. She wore a navy blue pointed hat along with an unusual garb, holding what appears like a broom.
"Of course, I did tell you I'm a witch." Diana looking at the woman in front of her.
"Of- Of course you are! I mean, I guess I have not fully believed you yesterday." Akko said, chuckling nervously. The witch shook her head and took her love's hand in her own as they walk uphill. Diana led Akko to a clearing to avoid wandering eyes, they weren't that far away from the city, but not that near either.
Diana let go of the burgundy haired woman's hand. Akko watched her love as she saw her mount he broom, she raised both her eyebrows at the witch's action. She saw Diana breathed in and out before she uttered something of what appears to be a spell.
"Tia Freyre!" Akko squeaked in surprise when she saw the blue eyed woman floats with the broom. "Good god." She breathed out, staring at her fiancee, then she perked up. "This is so cool!" Akko shouted, her eyes gleaming in amazement as she circled the other woman. "You weren't kidding, you can use magic! You're a witch!" The hyperactive woman shouted. 'Thank the nines we're in a clearing.' The witch thought, as she giggled at the look Akko have on her face.
"Now, now that's enough. Instead of marveling the sight, why not have the experience?" Diana held a hand out to the crimson eyed woman, smiling. "From what you told me you always wanted to fly right?"
"I could?" Akko asked quizzically, the witch nodded.
"Of course, this is one of the main reason why I wanted to use my broom today to get to my house." She smiled, as the crimson eyed woman wag her imaginary tail and grab hold of her love's hand. Diana pulled her up, settling the other woman behind her.
"Whoa, this feels weird." Akko said, trying to find a comfortable spot.
"Yes, it was weird for me to at the first try. But I assure you, you'd get used to this." Diana said through her shoulder. "Now, wrap your arms around me. I don't want you to fall off now." The burgundy haired woman nodded and did as she was told. She circled her arms around her fiancee and felt Diana sigh in contentment.
"Are you ready" The witch asked, whilst Akko nodded in excitement.
"Yep!" She said, popping the letter 'p.'
...
The duo flew for what seemed like hours. Akko marveling the sight beneath them, pointing out towards a certain area and playing 'I spy' with Diana, which she admittedly enjoyed.
Now the two were enjoying the air whipping gently through their face, the crimson eyed woman nuzzling her face through the hair of Diana. And what's more satisfying about this was that the witch took the opportunity to intertwined her hand with Akko's own whilst they were flying, while the other grips the handle. It was a few minutes before Diana sighted the familiar sight of her own house, running her thumb through the burgundy haired woman' hand as to alert the her.
"Akko? We're here dear." She heard Akko grumbled, but placed her chin on her fiancee's shoulder, her eyes widening in shock as she noticed the house they were about to land. "Oh man, that's your house?" She asked in shock, feeling the blue eyed woman nod. "Yes."
"Wow, I know you told me you're rich and all, but I never thought your house looks like a castle." Akko said in awe, causing Diana to giggle. "Well, it is a castle. This manor was built ever since the first generation of the Cavendishes, so it already existed in the medieval period." Crimson eyes widened.
"Seriously? So if this is technically a castle, then you're like a princess?"
"I suppose, I mean, I am now the head of this manor. So I would think that would basically make me as queen." Diana joked. "Hmm, Queen Diana? Hmm, I don't know about you but that sounds absolutely sexy." Akko whispered, causing the witch to flare. "I-I, A-Akko! How inappropriate!" The blue eyed woman shouted, while the other smirked. "Oh, you didn't think I was earlier." Diana's face became redder, as she could hear laugh. She huffed, pinching her love's arm, causing Akko to yelp in surprise.
"Ow, ow, ow, alright, alright, I give!" The crimson woman chanted in pain while laughing. Diana shook her head before she stopped pinching, she lifted the arm she pinched and kissed the sore spot gently. "Sorry for doing that, does it hurt?" Atsuko's heart skipped a beat, then she giggled. "Stop being so sweet, Diana."
They landed in front of the Cavendish manor, Akko, still at awe, can't believe that she's at her soon to be wife's house. She has never been here before, and it didn't technically entered her mind. She felt so out of place, wearing only casual clothes, whereas Diana wore clothing that was also casual but has the ability to turn even rags into a formal wear.
Akko noticed a middle age woman, wearing a maid uniform and a smile that was etched on her face as she watched them land. Anna, to which Akko assumed her name was, walked closer to them as soon as their feet hits the ground.
"Welcome back, Lady Diana." She greeted with a soft smile. The witch smiled in acknowledgement as she dismounts her broom, the crimson eyed woman following.
"I'm back, Anna, I thought I told you to only call me as Diana?" The blue eyed woman said, as Anna politely shook her head. "Even if you wish for me to do so, I still hold respect to you, Lady Diana." The older woman said with a knowing smile. "Well, what ever suits your taste then." The witch said before hugging Anna.
"I missed you."
"I did as well, Lady Diana." The older woman said, then as they separated, Anna's eyes shifted towards Akko, to which Diana took notice. "Oh, forgive me for that. Anna, this is Atsuko Kagari my lover." Akko took a nervous step forward and held out a shaking hand. "Uh, n-nice to meet you ma'am." Anna's peircing gaze made her gulp, but it instantly soften as she took hold Akko's hand. "A pleasure, Miss Kagari. My name is Anna" The crimson eyed girl released a sigh of relief, while the Diana chuckled.
"Anna, I actually wanted to tell you something of importance." The witch said, Anna removing her hold on the burgundy haired woman and shifted her attention towards the young witch. "Oh, what is it?" She watched Diana took Akko's hand and smiled at her, causing the older woman to raise a brow. "Well, I'm getting married." Anna's eyes lit up at the news.
"My what a wonderful news! Congratulations! When had you two been engaged?" The older woman asked with a bright smile donning her face. "I only asked her yesterday." Akko said, scratching the back of her head.
"Oh, you've finally asked? From the letters Lady Diana's sending, you've been in a relationship for seven years. I'm happy for both of you." Anna said, then gave the witch a proud smile. "If only Lady Bernadette could see you right now, I'm sure she'd be extremely ecstatic. I'm proud of you, Diana." The blue eyed woman felt her heart swell in delight and happiness. "I, I'm sure she'll be." Diana said in a soft voice, then she felt Akko squeeze her gently then she gave her a smile.
"Why don't we head inside, I'm sure you're both tired from your travel. I have already have the chefs ready for your arrival, Lady Diana. But looking at your engagement, I'll have them prepare something special." Anna said, to which only the witch shook her head. "No need for that, Anna. Akko and I would only like a snack." Diana said.
The older woman nodded. "Of course, Lady Diana."
...
"This painting look like you but with a beard." Akko said. Diana gave her a huff and looked at the painting of her great grand parent. Looking at him now...he does look like her, but maybe more fat, masculine and those bushy beard he carries with poise. "I guess he does. He's my great grandparent, Arthur Cavendish. From what I know, he's apparently one of the most successful healer in our family. Well, of course along with the other sixteen."
The witch looked at her Grandparent's painting as he looked back with his soft blue eyes. "Hey Diana. I just noticed, gentle eyes really runs in your family." Diana looked at the crimson eyed woman, who was looking at her affectionately. She chuckled, suddenly remembering her Aunt Daryl.
"I don't know about that." Akko tilted her head cutely sideways before perking up. "Diana, do you have a painting of your own?" The witch shook her head. "I don't, unfortunately. Our painter, monsieur Fredrick, has recently passed. I was suppose to have it by the end of this month, but I guess that's been canceled."
"Oh. I'm sorry to hear that." The teached said, then looked back at the painting. "Do you have a painting of you when you were young?" Diana looked away, contemplating for a moment before she finally nodded. "Yes, I suppose I do. Follow me." The witch took Akko's hand and lead her towards the area where her mother's painting was.
As they stopped, Akko's crimson eyes then look up at the painting in front of them, then she instantly looked in awe. The painting of a woman and a child, both have cheerful smile on their faces. The woman, Bernadette, held Diana tenderly as she smiled at the child softly. Diana, who was perched on her mother's lap, looked like she was laughing. Her smile wide and bright, the rosy cheeks she has on the painting made her look more childish and pretty.
"This was the last painting we took before she died of illness." The witch said sadly. "As a child, I always find posing for a painting was a waste of time, but that was the most happiest day of my life." Akko need not to be told of what her fiancee was feeling, instead she immediately wrapped Diana into a hug and give her small kisses on her face to comfort her.
"It's a beautiful painting." The burgundy haired woman whispered. "You're also as beautiful as your mother. And I'm sure she's proud of her little girl right now." Akko said, then Diana slightly pulled away. "Thank you, Akko." Crimson eyes looked at blue longingly, then Akko leaned in for a kiss. She blinked in surprise when she felt the witch place a finger to stop her.
"As much I love the act, I feel rather uncomfortable doing these kisses in front of my mother." Akko blinked once more, then she giggled as she turned her head back to the painting, giving it an apologetic smile. "Sorry about that Mrs. Cavendish." Diana chuckled, then led her fiancee to her old room. Akko giggled along the way with the witch eventually doing so.
As they were in front of the door to her room, the crimson eyed woman initiates the kiss, earning a surprised gasp from Diana, as she draped her arms through Akko's shoulders. Breaking the kiss, the witch hurriedly opened her room then was kissed once again by a hungry pair of lips, as she carelessly closed the door.
They kissed deeply, passionately. It was a rush of emotion they have felt before and they constantly wanted more. Akko elicited a low moan at their open mouthed kisses, their tongues battling for dominance and hands that starts to wander elsewhere.
They separated, continued, separate, continue. Diana gasp when she suddenly found herself lying on her bed, looking breathless and she noticed her love looks the same state as her. They looked at each other longingly before the witch pulled herself up and initiates a slow kiss. It wasn't the same as they were doing moment ago, this was gentle and warm. As they separated, Akko leaned in for another one but was interrupted by a knock on the door.
"Lady Diana, I only wanted to let you know that your Aunt Lady Daryl has arrived. Should I tell her of your presence?" Anna said through the door. Crimson and blue eyes blinked simultaneously, then they laughed.
"Yes, I would love that, Anna. Tell her I'll be down in a few minutes." Diana responded. Akko then dropped her weight on the witch, breathing in her scent. "Dear, we should fix ourselves. We wouldn't want Aunt Daryl waiting." She chuckled as the crimson eyed woman groan. "But Diana, can't we stay here?"
"Akko, I told you we'd be meeting Aunt Daryl. Don't be stubborn now." Diana said as she stroked the burgundy locks of her fiancee. "And besides, I have yet to introduce you to my horse." Akko perked. "You have a horse?!" The blue eyed woman chuckled at her love's childishness. "Of course, I was planning that after meeting my aunt, you'd like to go horse back riding and see the whole manor."
"Yes, yes, yes!" Diana giggled at Akko's hyperactiveness. "Then let's go meet my aunt."