Author: So stressful and bad days didn't really let me finish this until now. I am so sorry. I have to admit I might have tried to take on this event without realizing my own limits. (English isn't my first language, I haven't written anything in over 2 years and I am an anxious shit.) Anyway, I will still try to do this at my own pace! I hope that's fine.

I tried to do my best to make this fluffier than I have been to make up for the time. Enjoyyyy.

Related to Day 1 and 2.

Day 4 - Mistletoe

Atsuko took a peek as she entered the house to make sure no one would be there as she didn't want to be questioned on the bag she was carrying. She was very much aware of her being a terrible liar, so she concluded it was better to do it this way as suspicious as it was than to be directly confronted while holding the object of her precaution.

"Phew. It seems they aren't back yet."

The Japanese witch had been lucky enough that her mother mentioned having to buy groceries and Diana, as well mannered as she was, offering to accompany the older woman while the father of the family hung out with co-workers on a pre-Christmas party. And of course, Atsuko took the opportunity to get her hands on the most important addition to her plan.

It had been a couple of days since the cheek kiss given by Diana during the first snowfall of the season. The two little witches were continuously blushing and becoming awkward as soon as they looked at the other, and although they tried to not be too obvious, they were failing at it.

Atsuko, as impatient as she was, felt she had to do something about which obviously it didn't really occur to her what to do with her insufficient experience and recent awkwardness, so she did the wisest thing she could do which was calling Lotte the day before.

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"Akko? What's the matter?"

"Well…"

The orange-haired girl was known to be a romantic and immediately after being informed of her team member's predicament she had brought Barbara in the call, so the Japanese witch had both romanticists of the 9-member group of friends to give her advice.

"Is confessing to her when it's practically almost Christmas a good idea though?" Atsuko was clearly hesitant to do anything, afraid of scaring off her British crush or to be rejected, doing anything stupid made her nervous overall.

"Hm…" Lotte understood her friend's worries, but a chuckle from Barbara caught the attention of both pensive girls.

"I think it will be fine, but…" The girl hummed and chuckled once more which confused the others.

"But?" Atsuko questioned, feeling uneasy.

"Nothing. I am sure Diana will love it." Barbara said in the most genuine voice she could use.

"You can do it, Akko." The Finnish witch encouraged her teammate and although they couldn't see each other's faces, they knew the Japanese smiled as she responded.

"I can! Thanks, guys!"

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She looked around once more just to make sure where of her options would be better and less embarrassing if her parents happened to see it, well it would be embarrassing either way though.

"Hmm…" She hummed for a few seconds, considering each. "If I put it in my room... That would give us privacy, I guess… But then it would be obvious to see it…" She shook her head as her cheeks felt warm. "And it might give the wrong idea, wouldn't it?"

The hyper girl let out a quiet scream as her bashfulness grew and made it more obvious on her face. "Wait, wait. Come on, you are not even going out and you are already thinking of that Akko!" She scolded herself.

"Okay, think more." She started pacing around with her hand on chin. "And her room? Wait, no. That would be the same as mine. Agh!" Her fingers grabbed the flesh of her cheeks and pulled them in exasperation. Why did she do that to herself!?

"Oh." Suddenly something lit up inside the agitated witch's mind and her fist hit her palm. "Oh! Oh! Yes!" A happy smile appeared on her expression and she didn't think twice to hurry up to place the special decoration.

After fighting with the ladder, figure out the best spot and almost falling off, the brunette finally gave it a nod of approval "Alright." She stepped back to admire it. "Hehe, I don't think mom and dad will come here when it's this cold. Akko, you are a genius!"

Her hand went into her pocket and brought a phone out to look at the screen, it wouldn't be long before the other two women to come back. Noticing herself a bit tired, the girl opted to go take a moment to go over whatever plan she had, of course, constantly doing a monologue with herself while questioning every little thing.

The sound of the door opening made her shoulders snap up, freezing as she heard the steps coming closer to her, all she could process was 'ただいま。(I am home.)' from her mother and she didn't even know how she was able to welcome them home.

Her eyes followed the older woman as she took the bags from Diana and told her to rest, even though the small protests from the aristocrat mentioning something about duty and Mrs. Kagari letting them know she would be preparing dinner.

After a moment of silence, the nervous witch decided to look at her classmate and brain going into overheat when she saw a shy smile and wave at her. "I am home."

Atsuko swore she has never seen such pretty and adorable living being in her life until that moment and that was not helping her keep her mind from melting. Sometimes she couldn't believe how her opinion on the girl in front of her went from How arrogant to How can she be so adorable? It was a mystery to her how love works.

"Akko? What-!?" Somehow, the brunette had managed to move her body and walked up to her, grabbing the other's hand while quickly almost pulling her along to the backyard. Diana was clearly confused, a bit breathless from being dragged from nowhere at high speed, but still worried about the reason.

"Akko, are you okay?" She asked gently at the back of the quiet girl.

The Japanese got a hold of herself and realized her actions, letting go of the hand as her breath hitched which probably wasn't brilliant while in her state. She thought about actually ditching her plan and running away, maybe become a performer in a circus or something of the sort, yeah… That would be good. Not.

"D-Di-Diana." She wanted to smack herself for stuttering and lifted her hand at the level of their heads whilst leaving only a finger free which pointed up, her heart beating faster than she could ever imagine it could do.

Her British friend stared at the finger before moving the sapphire in the direction it guiding to and first blinked a few times. Was that… a plant…? She couldn't recall that particular item, it seemed like a decoration, but she wasn't familiar with it.

"I am afraid I am not sure what this is, Akko." She admitted being both a bit disappointed in herself for lacking on the knowledge and concerned whether that would also disappoint the red team member.

"もう！(Mou!) I-" Atsuko turned around blushing even more now that they would see each other, so her face dropped to the ground as she gathered courage. "Last… Last time… You… Kissed me, right? On the cheek."

The eyes of the blonde widened at the recalling of the event and her face took a similar color to her company's, however, being a Cavendish and not one to overreact, she tried to compose herself enough to respond. "Y-Yes, I- I did." And failing miserably.

The former owner of the Shiny rod bit her lip as her thoughts raced. "Diana… I didn't dislike that kiss. In fact, I…" She was a nervous mess, but she pushed through. "I really liked it. To think I would be someone you would do that to… Of course that I don't want to assume you like me from that! But-" Her words were more of a fast babbling while her hands moved frantically in her explanation.

And the noble and usually composed witch had the time to start processing what was happening, her pulse had already started to match the one of her dear fellow student and the flesh on her face was on fire, but at the same time as she understood everything something clicked in her mind which made her take a quick glance at the unfamiliar plant above them. Ah. I see. That's what Barbara was squealing about time ago.

"I really…" Atsuko was still trying to speak out and the British's attention was divided between the cute babbling and her memories.

She remembered her roommate's fascination for the romantic novels and particularly one time where the teal-eyed friend of them had been going on about a holiday chapter that included a particular thing. A chuckle almost left her lips because her own words in the day were the epitome of indifference and near mocking about the tradition is involved.

The softness and tenderness of two hands had cupped the red cheeks of an agitated ruby-eyed witch, taking her off guard and provoking her eyelids to snap up.

Atsuko wasn't quite sure of anything she was saying or thinking anymore, even less when the object of her affection was touching her face, but it was the gentle rubbing of a trembling thumb that gave her the last push. "I really like you…" Her hands reached up to place them over the other two.

Diana noticed her heart flutter when she finally heard those words. Of course, she perceived her body shaky as she wasn't used to romance and even less expressing it. She didn't think the classmate she called a troublemaker would be making her feel so overjoyed and giddy while also causing her body to essentially become jelly with just a few words.

However, she was conscious enough to follow her instincts which she didn't know she had at least of that kind and leaned forwards, as the eyelids closed, to let their lips touch in an innocent yet electric chaste first kiss.

It wasn't long and it wasn't going to go any more than that for that time, but it was enough for both of them to relax a bit while the magical event happened and lastly have the confidence to pull away and let the brunette complete her declaration.

"Diana, would you like becoming my girlfriend?" Atsuko seemed more confident yet still notably scared of being rejected as she squeezed their hands.

And the slightly taller girl couldn't hold back a quiet giggle. It was so precious that this normally optimistic person would still be scared of being rejected after an obviously lovesome action of both.

"Yes. I would love to become your girlfriend, Atsuko Kagari." She smiled sincerely and shifting to a timid expression before her next words. "I also… hold feelings of liking for you."

"Oh god." Atsuko finally deflated her tension and made her way inside her now girlfriend's arms, not caring about the shyness or the fact they had just made it official. She just needed to cling to Diana, who although also unaccustomed to the new relationship couldn't help be a bit surprised, nevertheless she could understand it.

So she decided they would leave those details apart and her arms wrapped around the petite body, hoping that she would be able to keep the owner of such a believing heart like that for a long time. And it would better to also thank Barbara for the almost forgotten knowledge about the so-called mistletoe.

Author's silliness bonus!

Atsuko: Hey, Hey! Diana!

Diana: What is it, Akko?

Atsuko: Aleph [That's me] taught me a pickup line!

Diana: ...

Atsuko: I would like to date you and hold hands and do cute things and love you forever... For writing purposes. /Wiggles eyebrows;

Diana: I would like to reconsider our relationship.

DON'T BE SO HARSH, DIANA! I THINK IT'S CUTE. CAUSE I MADE IT UP-

Okay, sorry. BYE.

I am sorry! I tried to do the challenge, but I had a lot of issues irl. However, I also loved the ending of this one-shot and believe it's a good note to end it on. It's nice to be writing again, I am slow, but hey. I believe I will get some confidence with time and at some point start writing with more ease.

I hope you guys liked the 4 one-shots and if you are interested I will still be writing Luna Silens. See ya!