Outside on the field
"I can't hang out with a NARC!" Amanda exclaimed.
The three teams were gathered outside relaxing while Akko practiced her broom flying. These picnics became a routine they all looked forward too, and since all her friends were in one place, it seemed like the perfect time for the big reveal.
"We just saved the world and now we're bringing about the apocalypse," Sucy commented sarcastically.
"I think it's amazing! I'm proud of you, Akko." Lotte congratulated, giving Akko a warm smile.
"Thanks, Lotte," Akko replied, uncharacteristically sheepish. "At least someone's happy for me!" she continued with a pout.
"Akko, focus on your broom or else you will lose control," Diana warned gently. "Akko has come a long way since she arrived. Surely this is not that big of a shock?"
"Akko is Luna Nova's biggest dunce," Amanda replied cheekily. "Of course, I'm shocked!"
"Hey!" Akko shouted indignantly, "I'm not— ", before Akko could finish her sentence her broom began to spin rapidly against her will and she let out her signature scream.
"My point exactly," Amanda shrugged.
No one was alarmed because they knew Diana was on it. The moment Akko's broom started to twirl, Diana was already on her way. Diana caught Akko with ease and pulled her onto her broom while Akko's broom impaled itself in the ground. She brought the carefree witch back to the group.
"Oh man, that startled me! I'm a little dizzy." Akko laughed as if her life wasn't in danger only moments ago.
"I told you to be careful! You could have gotten hurt!" Diana began to inspect Akko for any sign of harm.
"Good thing I have you, huh?" Akko smiled warmly at Diana before she closed in on Diana for a hug. "My hero!"
"Akko, release me. I cannot properly examine you for injuries like his." Diana said trying to sound stern, but her spreading blush gave away how flustered she was. Being friends with Akko meant surrendering your personal space, something Diana was still adjusting to, but never minded.
"Diana, she didn't even fall! She just spun around, for like, two seconds at most!" Hannah shouted from her spot on the picnic blanket. Barbara lifted her head from her novel and nodded in agreement.
"But still…Akko are you experiencing any pain?" Diana persisted.
"It hurts…" Akko said, still wrapped around Diana.
Diana's stomach flipped. "What hurts?" She cradled Akko's face to make the shorter witch look at her.
"My heart, because you won't return my hug."
The next thing Akko knew, she was flat on her butt. "Diana, wait!" Akko cried before chasing after Diana.
"There they go again," sighed Amanda.
"Don't worry, those two will kiss and make up soon anyway", Sucy commented in her usual tone of disinterest.
"Sucy!" Lotte cried, scandalized.
"They're like characters in a badly written fanfiction" Sucy deadpanned.
"H-how would you know? You don't read fanfiction!" Lotte defended her secret passion.
Sucy just smirked knowingly in response.
Lotte paled. She knows! She found them!
"I usually choose poison over passion, but it was alright," Sucy stated.
Lotte buried her red face in her hands. Wait, did Sucy just…compliment my fanfiction?
Lotte shared a knowing look with Barbara who was just as red-faced as Lotte. After all, she helped Lotte write them. Meanwhile, the other witches helped themselves to the remainder of snacks.
It was just another day at Luna Nova, and there were more days like this to come.
They were all friends and nothing was going to come between them.
