[A/N: Reynabot: Diana should just daydream all the time hahah. If only we could get some more insight more often.

Heroh8termr: Thank you! Hope you like this update :)

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Traditions

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The night was nearing to an end and it was suffice to say that the Secret Santa party was an absolute success.

Akko was perched up next to Diana, their pinkies still intertwined together from Diana's bold move. Neither witch was prepared to move an inch—either closer or away from the other. Though their eyes were glued straight to the screen, the movie playing in the background seemed to fade into silence. Nothing could break them from this little reverie.

"YAAAAAAWWWWNNN" Amanda stretched her arms out wide and attempting to wake her sleepy muscles up. Constanze's tinkering and clattering on some sort of mechanical part next to her woke her up. She shot the small mechanic a half-sneer, curling up her lips in annoyance to which Constanze paid absolutely no mind.

I wonder who's still up?

She peered over from the top of Hannah's bunk bed to survey the room. Sucy was passed out on Lotte's shoulder, dreaming of some sort of mushroomy concoction. Cute, she smirked, before her eyes laid on another pair of lovebirds below her.

GASSSSP! Theeeeeeere's contact!

She internally squealed at the sight of their interlocked pinkies, covering the grandiose expression on her face. Aggressively nudging Constanze to get her attention, Amanda made pointed glances below. Constanze blankly stared back at the American with half narrowed eyes and a furrowed brow, clearly not getting the hint.

Amanda not so subtly whispered, her hands cusping the sides of her mouth, "Diana and Akko!" More pointed glances ensued. Finally getting the picture, even stoic Constanze couldn't resist taking a look down below. She, too, let out a small gasp and turned to face Amanda with wide, questioning eyes.

Knowingly interpreting the German girl's expression, Amanda responded, "Right? It's about time!" The American wanted this to actually progress, so she abruptly leaped from the bed landing gracefully on the ground with slightly bended knees. The vibration from the jump was enough to rouse anyone who wasn't already starting to awake from their slumbers.

"Okay, guys!" She flicked the lights on. "Let's get going, it is super late and we don't wanna get detention for when we come back from break right?"

There were slight mutterings and groans from the group, clearly unhappy about the rude awakening.

"Since when have you been so concerned about rule following, O'Neil?" Sucy venomously snapped. The chemist was having a very lovely dream and was extremely comfortable curled up on Lotte— now that moment was ruined.

"SINCE NOW! Now let's go, move it, move it MOOOOOOVE IT!" She headed the confused group of witches quickly out the door, leaving only Diana and Akko in their wake.

"But we like live here!" Hannah chimed in incredulously. Barbara backed her up with an irritated sneer.

"I SAID MOVE IT" They didn't even have the chance to object before the door was slammed behind them, and they were dragged away.

Back in the room, Diana and Akko were both sweating bullets, unsure of how to react to the situation that they had found themselves in.

Akko was the first to break the audible silence, awkwardly putting a hand on her head, "Well that was…unexpected he…heh. I wonder why they all left so suddenly?"

Internally deadpanning, Diana slowly blinked at her crush, wondering how she could be so wonderful, yet so thick sometimes. Amanda is clearly forcing my hand. She is so infuriating. But if this does go well, I might just have to thank her.

"Diana?" With attentive eyes, the green-haired witch redirected her attention to Akko. How I wish she would say my name more often…..sighhhhhh. "Hmm?"

Warm hands were on her own again, and she was all too consumed by her raging feelings to process the words coming out of Akko's mouth. Her hands were on fire from Akko's touch and she was very content in letting the flames burn endlessly. What a way to go, death by hand holding. And I'm honestly okay with it.

"Thank you so much again for the gift. It was seriously so incredibly thoughtful." Akko unconsciously started rubbing her thumb over the corner of Diana's hand, savoring the quiet moment between the two of them. The brunette's eyes were lowered, as if to avoid capture if she happened to lock gazes with the girl in front of her. Diana was too caught up by Akko's gesture to respond thoughtfully, or, at all.

"I should probably get back to my dorm room now, huh." Softly smiling at Diana, Akko didn't want to overstay her welcome. "I don't want to make Sucy and Lotte wait up too long for me." She gave Diana's hands a gentle squeeze, signaling her intent to leave, but lingering her fingers just a touch longer.

Shaking out of her thoughts and very confused at the sore lack of contact, Diana responded, "Right, of course, Akko. I'll see you soon tomorrow. Goodnight!"

Out in the hallway, Akko was kicking herself for abruptly leaving. Mannnnnn I'm such a wimp. Why didn't I stay longer? It's not like I actually wanted to leave.

A sudden loud click from a door opening and shutting startled the Japanese witch. "Akko, wait!"

Akko wasn't able to turn around before she felt a pair of arms wrap around her from behind. A familiar perfume engulfed her and she felt a light weight on her shoulder— Diana's head was leaning against her own and she could feel Diana's heart beating against her back. Wow, she smells incredible.

So close that she was almost tickling Akko's ear with her breath, Diana whispered, "There's one more thing I have for you…" Akko's heart was in it's own frenzy now. Spinning the slightly shorter girl around, Diana bit her lip in anticipation and stared deeply down towards Akko's eyes.

"What is it, Diana?" questioned Akko, almost afraid of what the answer might possibly be. This isn't a joke, right?

Diana's face was inches away from her own now, both of their eyes locked in a trance, as Diana whispered yet again, "This."

Their lips finally met in the most agonizingly intoxicating kiss. The two stayed interlocked almost as if time stopped, before Diana snuck her hand around Akko's waist pulling her even closer. Akko's breaths were rapid and shallow, desperately trying to keep up with reality and the fervor of kissing her friend. Is this really happening right now? Am I dreaming?

Diana pulled away suddenly, blushing furiously. "Akko, I really like you. And I just couldn't keep it in anymore."

A huge smile made it's way across Akko's face, "Well who would have thought you'd be the one confessing to me!" She jumped back into Diana's arms, nuzzling the girl lovingly. "I've had the biggest crush on you for a while now. I totally thought you'd caught on by now and were going to reject me or something."

Nuzzling back into Akko, Diana kissed the top of her forehead. "I'm crazy about you. Now, you should probably head back, even though I wish you could stay longer."

"Come see me off tomorrow?"

"I wouldn't miss it for the world."

Akko smiled brightly and ran off down the hallway, hoping to miss whomever was doing the rounds tonight. Well this has got to be the best start to a Christmas tradition ever.