To think she would leave so abruptly, I still can't fathom it.
"I wrote a letter to Anna telling her where I'll be going over the break. And another to my Aunt Daryl, stating that I will be visiting a friends home town. I kept it brief and didn't say whom I was going to visit or where for that matter.
Since the summer, when Akko stood over our manor she's been insinuating that Akko is after the family name and fortune. Actually since the day they met. I couldn't see how that's true being that Daryl spent most of it.
And Akko is very aware of the situation she put us in.
She has the audacity to talk about my dear friend that way. Especially when she's the one who's obsessed with wealth.
She doesn't know the slightest about the Japanese witch in, for her to assume such a thing is preposterous. And here I thought her being around all summer would just prove that. But it seems my aunt needs a little more persuading than that.
Maybe if she really had a one on with Akko, she would see her charms. But then again it's Daryl was talking about.
Two more days of classes, and I'm off to retrieve her. My suit case is neatly packed, letters sent out. My Roommates have been informed, and so has the staff. I didn't tell the teachers in full detail, all I told them was I'd be meeting with Akko in Japan.
"I should bring an additional bag for carry-on, I do need to keep up with my studies. I can't let this slow me down. Speaking of slowing me down. "I have to meet with Professor Ursula, she said she needs to speak with me."
Ursula helped me with transportation to the hotel from the airport, and with some translation spells. This way I can understand at the street signs. My travels are going to be difficult enough with my lack of knowledge in her language. So every bit helped.
Lotte, and Amanda obtained her address for me, so, I have to meet with them before days end. I'd rather be prepared before I leave and not do everything on the last day. Even though this is short notice, not everything I do has to be done so last minute.
Furthermore, I need to figure out what's the best means for transportation, Knowing her address early would help. I need to plan as efficiently as possible. And what to say.. Maybe I should write out what I want to say. Even of its just me practicing what to say face to face.
And to convince her parents which will be the most difficult part of this. I'd rather not have to meet them in this way, but she can't just give her dreams away easily.
I could feel my stomach knotting up again. I've never felt so uneasy before, what if I can't convince her family. No I must, there is no if. I am a Cavendish, I can get her to come back. This is nothing.
I finished jotting down ideas, I can go back to this later.
"I have to meet up with professor Ursula for now." I spoke out loud as if I were speaking to someone. Very well knowing Hannah and Barbara were with the green and red teams.
I left my room and walked down the corridor, almost immediately running into the person I set out to find. "Ah professor! I was just on my way to you."
"Diana, I thought you forgot about me, so, I came to visit you instead. I just wanted to make sure you're prepared for the trip. And to meet your special friends family." a soft smile lingered on her face while waiting for my reply.
"It is a bit grueling, to prepare oneself for something of this caliber. But I have confidence in myself. I strongly believe I can pull this off without a hitch." I said, trying to be discreet just in case some nosy body was listening to the two of us.
"I'm glad you believe in your believing heart." now with a rather amused look on her face. "In all honesty the reason I wanted to meet with you was to wish you luck. And I know you'll do great. It's hard not to be impressed by someone who's so devoted to their daughter, and enough so to go all the way to Japan."
Devoted, to Akko it's a weird way to put It but I suppose I understand her meaning. I am a devoted friend, yes that does ring true. " I've never had anyone like her in my life before, her personality just bubbles with enthusiasm. Her smile is wildly contagious. And her passion for magic is one commodity I adore most."
I could feel the heat spreading across my face as I thought about what I had said. It's a little embarrassing to admit, but I don't mind taking to this particular professor about these things.
Professor Ursula chuckled at my confession. "It helps to put my mind at ease seeing how you feel, she needs a positive influence in her life. Someone to ground her, and someone to help her as you've been doing. Keep it up I'm sure her family will see the good in all this."
Blush far, but gone I just nodded slowly while trying not to explode from embarrassment. I whispered to myself "I sure hope so."
"No hope, you can do this, I know you can. Don't doubt yourself for a second. I have to get going but If you need anything don't hesitate to stop by. My door is always open." The dark haired woman said now walking to the opposite side of the hall.
"I hard her say something as she walked away.
"Ah to be young, so nice."
Whatever did she mean to be young… As if I'm some sort of lovesick girl, no I'm just misunderstanding what she's saying that has to be it. It's not like I'm lovesick, over akko.
My face flushed yet again thinking of her smile. I mean yeah she's attractive, and has a nice smile, and beautiful bright eyes to match her personality. But that doesn't mean I'm attracted to her. I can't be were just undeniably good friends…
Just Really close friends who shared a bed the whole summer she was at my house. But that was only because she was too scared. She said she couldn't sleep in what she called, quote my dungeon of a guest room I had prepared for her.
I mean yes I did end up cuddling with her in my sleep on more than one occasion. To my defense I normally sleep with a teddy bear. It's not like I was seeking her out intentionally. She just happened to be in the spot, my bear normally is.
"There was nothing more to it, I told myself trying to shake the thought of her warmth out of my head. Only to be confronted with the image of her lips, that outlined her smile so well. What am I doing. I must go see Lotte, no more dilly-dallying by myself in the hallways. I rushed toward the red teams room trying to expel the thought of Akko's lips.
Red teams room
"Lotte and Amanda were far too loud, this was only amusing for a few hours before it got dull.
"They don't know the first thing about plotting. Amanda was going on about how she could just picture Akko's shocked expression, when she sees Diana. "She'll probably die on the spot"
"What if Diana confesses her undying love to her the second their eyes meet." Lotte's glasses started steaming up as she continued "and they share a passionate-Not gonna happen." Amanda cut in "This is Diana too stubborn to admit she's gay for Akko Cavendish and Akko the oblivious Kagari.
Their both idiots it might take them a while to figure out their feelings for one another. That's why I sent a little letter to Akko To rile her up a bit." Amanda said with a huge smirk.
"You can't let me daydream a little" Lotte said sulking until It hit her "wait you did what?"
"Ohhh maybe this is getting better, I can leave the mushrooms for later and listen in for a bit. I turned my chair and plopped down on it to face Amanda. Sitting on the chair backwards I lead forward and said "what did you write."
"Amanda chuckled and said "oh would you like to know?" Lotte beat me to the punch "Yassss please tell, I need to know!" grabbing at Amanda's collar yelling in her face.
"Alright, alright just back up. So I sent her a letter." No duh you just said that. "and what did you write. Lotte eagerly asked her.
"Wellll, I told her I have to vent about something." Amanda paused dramatically. "Get it over with already, stop playing games." I said getting annoyed again.
"Yeah, I got it. So I wrote that I have a crush on someone at Luna Nova. I kind of told her I was self-conscious about being open, and coming out as a lesbian, but I needed to get it off my chest how I felt..
I went on about how knew my crush wouldn't happen because even though I found out she was into women she liked someone else. At the end I added the name of the person."I Literally wrote P. S. How does someone get over Diana Cavendish?"
"Fucking perfect, and this is why we're friends! I said high giving her." Lotte was silent though when I was waiting for a scream , an excited yell or just anything. I turned to the other girl to see a serious look on her face. And she finally spoke up
"You… are… A Genius!" she shouted louder than anything she's yelled today lunging forwards pushing over the taller read head.
"Alright calm down she'll be stopping by later do not get carried away it'll ruin everything."
"Sucy's right we'll have to keep our voices down." Amanda agreed but yet they still kept talking about different scenarios Diana and Akko would have in Japan.