I've written so much fluff for them at this point any more will just feel repetitive so sorry in advance it's small and basic skdfjhsdf

Day 2: Cuddles/hand-holding

Disclaimer: I do not own Little Witch Academia.

Chapter 2.

"Ugh. It's bad enough I caught a cold, but why did Lotte and Sucy have to ditch me?"

Groaning as much, Akko rolls over in her bed for what must be the thousandth time this morning. There's a box of tissues on the floor within reach, and the waste basket nearby is already half-filled with used ones. She only has the sniffles, really, and she'd insisted with her teammates that she was absolutely fine otherwise, but just to be safe Lotte had confined her to a day's worth of bedrest.

"Bedrest and boredom!" Akko sighs dramatically as she rolls over onto her back again, pouting at the underside of Lotte's bunk bed. "Sucy said they'd get me a nice surprise though… I wonder what it is… Knowing her it's probably some weird mushrooms or something…"

Akko closes her eyes and sniffles, but just then a knock comes at the door. She snaps her eyes open again and props herself up on her elbows, grimacing a bit.

"Crap, they're back…" She starts grabbing her blankets to pull them over herself in an attempt to hide or pretend she's asleep so Sucy won't feed her anything weird. But then another knock comes, and then a voice follows.

"Akko? It's me. May I come in?"

"Diana?!" Akko sits up in such excitement that she hits her head on Lotte's bunk, then goes careening forward into her lap to grab her head. "Owwww-"

"Akko? What happened?" The door opens, and in steps Diana with a tray of tea cups and a pot. She quickly puts it all down on the dresser as she hurries to Akko's side. "Are you all right?" She sits beside Akko and puts an arm around her.

Akko mutters for a second longer before forgetting the pain completely now that Diana is here.

"Ugh... Yeah! I'm fine! Thanks for coming to see me, Diana!"

"Yes. Lotte and Sucy found me and told me you were feeling under-the-weather. I wanted to come check on you."

Akko realizes this must be the surprise Sucy had talked about. She breaks out into a big grin.

"You're so sweet, Diana! You came all the way here just to cuddle up with me?"

"Pardon?" Diana turns a light shade of pink and looks back to the dresser. "R-Rather, I'd brought you some soothing tea to help your cold."

"Okay! Tea and then cuddles, right?"

"P-Perhaps…" Diana gets up to retrieve the tray and bring it over. A warming spell has been cast to ensure the tea is still a good temperature. She hands one cup to Akko. "Drink slowly."

"Got it!" Akko accepts the cup and takes a sip right away without even cooling it. She makes a face but then swallows a gulp. "Wow! It's really good, Diana!"

"I am glad to hear that, but please take your time or you'll burn yourself." Diana picks up the other cup for herself and demonstrates how to drink slowly. Akko copies her, even lifting her pinkie as Diana does.

The tea really does make her feel nice and warm and better already, and the flavors are sweet but not overpowering. Once she's finished, she blows her nose again and then takes a deep breath.

"I think I'm better already!"

"I am glad." Diana puts the tray aside. "But even so, it would probably be best if you get some proper rest." She flashes a glance to the closed door. "And… I will stay with you… if you'd like…"

Akko slips both arms around Diana and gives her a soft squeeze.

"Aw, that's all right, Diana. I was just kidding. I don't want you catching my cold. I promise I'll sleep now, so you can go!"

Diana returns the hug, pulling Akko close a little defiantly.

"Actually… I think I would rather stay…"

Akko can almost hear the blush on her face.

"Really?! That's great! Then let's get comfy!"

"A-Akko, hold on-!"

But Akko is already tackling her softly onto the bed, pulling Diana down beside her. Keeping both arms around her, Akko nestles close, burying her face in Diana's collar.

"Ahhh, Dianaaaaa~ You're so warm…"

In spite of her deepening blush and her quickening pulse, Diana collects herself as best she can. She lies her arms across Akko's back, turning a bit more comfortably on her side and pulling her in. She pulls a blanket up over her as best she can from this position, ensuring Akko is as warm as possible.

"You should rest," she murmurs. "I will stay here."

"Mmm 'kay…"

Akko closes her eyes and cuddles up as close as she can. Diana's warmth spreads across her chest, and her familiar scent like ink and feather pens tickles Akko's nose. She turns her head to one side, pressing her ear against Diana's collar to listen to her heartbeat. It's a little bit quick and flustered, which Akko thinks is super cute. But within only minutes the rhythm of Diana's pulse and her breathing begin lulling Akko to sleep.

"Mmmn, Diana…"

Diana strokes her hands slowly through Akko's hair and down her back.

"Yes, Akko?"

Akko lets out a big sigh.

"Thanks for coming…"

Diana smiles, planting a soft kiss on top of Akko's head.

"Of course I would. Get some rest and feel better soon, Akko."

"Roger…"

As she says the word, Akko is already fading off to sleep, comfortably and warmly nestled against Diana.

And though Diana had been a bit tense about doing this sort of thing in someone else's room, seeing Akko so content and relaxed had pushed the thoughts of any potential future embarrassment from her mind. She closes her eyes too before long, pulling Akko in to her.

And just for a little while, Diana decides to sleep as well.

A/N: Basic fluff, I'm sorry ajsdhkdf

Please review!