A/N: Welcome back to Kap's weekly gay dispensary. This week I finally write that propper confession scene that Some Random Dude has suggested! I wrote this while listening to I Will from the Ao Haru Ride ost so its really fluffy. Listen its what I do.

baka-akko: Yeah basically. Except secretly they're both whispering that. Because mutual pining i N.

Reynabot: I think I would also. Maybe that will go on the list. Thanks friend!

DarkyLonewolf: Thank you very much my friend! And yes I believe it's going to be added onto later. OOooohhh! Go for it friend, I believe in you! I would love to read anything you post!

d-upscandoc: Thankyou Thankyou my friend, that means a lot to me! Sometimes I struggle with spacing conversations out in a pleasing to read way (sothatitsnotjustawalloftext) I'm glad to see my struggles are worth it!

ThatFanFicGuy: Why thank you my friend! I like to channel my own experiences with people into my writing, whether that's conversations with my mother about the future or making my girlfriend feel better when she questions her self worth; I find my best pieces are ones grounded in those real world experiences. I also read and watch a ton of shoujo so that helps too :p. Hm now there's an idea: our two girls trying to beat the heat? Maybe Akko still wants to cuddle despite but Sucy is just completely against it. Thank you and you're welcome my friend!

forsagia: That's three! Definitely doing the continuation. I'm already getting a few ideas for fluffy situations. Wow that's gay. Thank you very much my friend! I'm glad you enjoyed!

FinalFatality7: I can't believe it hasn't come up before honestly, she is (mostly) a stable pillar in Akko's life away from her parents and an important part of her growth both magically and emotionally. I'm not sure if in the final version of that chapter it's mentioned at all but it takes place post canon so Ursula is a bit more sure of herself. That seems like a big detail for me to leave out. Shit.

Yeah man, he's the boi! Ooh I haven't watch mha yet but when I do I will read that! Thanks!

Some Random Dude: PARALEEELSSSSS. I'm glad you caught on to that! I also love the surrogate mom role she plays for Akko, Yggdrasil knows she needs as much parental guidance as physically possible. Mmm a good ol fashion soulmates AU. I would just fit so well for Sucy's character too, what with Akko being her literal light in the darkness. Ahh I'm excited to get to that now, thank you! P.P.P.P.S I love rain.

And with those out of the way, I hope you enjoy this beautiful fluff!

It was a sunny spring afternoon when she found it, the trees flowering in a rainbow of colours, from bright vibrant pink to light crisp blues. It was a small thing, like whoever had left it there silently hoped it would stay unnoticed but continuing to writing the alchemist' name despite.

She didn't even have to open the letter to know who it was from; Sucy could recognize that shaky and childish writing anywhere.

Curiosity overtook her: why had Akko left a letter for her when they lived in the same dorm?

The alchemist frowned with concern; she had grown increasingly close to the brunette since last year's fiasco, and the thought of Akko not being able to confide in her honestly hurt.

Closing her locker, Sucy slipped the letter in between her textbooks and left the bathroom, stepping out into the hall where Luna Nova's afternoon rapids quickly swept her away.

Once out in the courtyard, the alchemist sat down on a nearby bench, letting out a breath she didn't remember holding. In her hands she held words that Akko- the most forward and obnoxious person in the world -couldn't say out loud to even her best friend.

It was time to bite the curb and read it.

Carefully teasing the envelope's adhesive apart with her index finger as to not rip it, Sucy pulled the light pink paper out. She sat there staring at the folded note, every so often pulling apart one more crease.

She knew what she wanted it to be, what the little voice in her heart had been screaming ever since she discovered the letter.

'It's spring, the cherry blossoms will be falling! Its a love letter!'

Impossible. Who in their right mind would ever have a crush on her? Especially Akko of all people, after all the horrible pranks and experiments the alchemist had subjected her to.

Even if Sucy had chilled out recently, the scars of her deeds still remained.

'You should actually read the letter first before you start beating yourself up...'

Taking a deep breath, Sucy unfolded the last crease, revealing the anxiety provoking few words.

'Hi, Sucy.

I'm not going to pretend like you don't already know who this is from and cut to the chase.

I need to talk to you about something important.

Can you come and find me at 4? You should find this a little bit before that.

You know where I'll be.'

Sucy read and reread what little the brunette had written down over and over, her anxiety creating all manner of different realities from in between the lines. There were none where this would be just a normal conversation; none where the voice inside her head was wrong.

Incidentally, she did have an idea of where Akko might be, though on the only other occasion she had looked in said location, the brunette was nowhere to be found.

'Here's hoping that won't happen again...'

There was no need to think about the path to take while flying through the leylines, as many of her nights in the world of dreams played out these exact movements.

Sucy thought about the location on the other side often, the birthplace of her most cherished memory and her most important relationship. Not that she had many of those to begin with but the sentiment remained.

Stepping out of the leyline terminal, Sucy could clearly see the bridge in the distance, as well as a feminine figure who stood atop it, watching the water as it rushed beneath her feet.

As she walked closer, the features of the girl could be made out clearer: long brown hair partially tied up into a top-knot, round soft cheeks, big beautiful sparkling red eyes.

"H-Hey." The alchemist internally cursed herself for choking on her words, at the nerves she let slip.

Akko turned, brushing chocolate brown bangs out of her eyes. "Hi..." She murmured, looking down at her shoes. "I'm glad you came."

"Why the theatrics Akko?" Sucy questioned with a sigh, fishing the letter from her bag. "You can tell me anything, you know that."

The brunette shook her head side to side, fidgeting with fingers. "N-No... This is too important... it needed to be like this."

Wind blew through the trees around them, and Sucy took the opportunity to walk ever closer, watching as her best friend's cheeks flushed ever so slightly.

Her imagination continued to run wild, dredging up images from the depths of her psyche, images of Akko packing her things and leaving, images of Akko's parents looking at the alchemist in disgust and fear.

An image of the two of them holding hands against a deep orange sunset.

'Damnit! Don't get your hopes up, idiot!'

"Well I'm already here." Sucy offered after a second or two to regain her composure, resting her broom on one of the bridge's side walls and positioning herself in front of the girl. "Talk to me and I'll listen."

It took a minute for Akko to build up her courage, the alchemist at one point forcefully separating her hands to stop the fidgeting, but eventually the words came flowing out.

"Do you remember that first day? This is where we were properly introduced."

How could she forget? Sucy always looked back to that day, kicking herself for being so openly hostile, asking herself countless what-ifs and imagining how their lives would be different.

But she didn't say any of that, simply nodding instead, catching how the brunette's eyes flicked up to catch hers before returning to their joined hands.

"You were so cruel: brushing me off, pulling pranks, even making me fall into the creek."

Sucy cringed, closing her eyes while violently berating herself further. If she hadn't obscured her sight, the alchemist would have seen Akko silently laugh; a bright smile blossom on her face.

"But I'm glad I never gave up. I'm glad I got to finally meet the real you. The you behind all the spikes and tricks, the you that has become one of my closest friends in the world... and-"

"The you that I-"

Akko's voice wavered, emotion catching in her throat. Sucy felt it too, her best friend's words leaving her speachless.

'She doesn't...'

"I-" She faltered on the word again before taking a deep breath, snapping her head up to look the alchemist in the eye, her determined fire burning as bright as the blush that filled her face.

'No way...'

"The you that I love more than anyone else!"

Akko's loud admission caused birds to flee from their nests and the alchemist's broom to clatter to the cobblestones.

Her mouth hanging open comically wide, Sucy blinked rapidly, her rapidly beating heart pumping blood into her pale cheeks.

"A-k-" She could barely breathe, barely talk, simply locking eyes with the girl infront of her in disbelief.

'Please let this be real...'

Too many times had her dreams been realized only for the morning sun to burn them all away. And with no breath left and no voice to speak, Sucy did the only thing she could think of at that moment: the only way to be sure that this Akko was real.

She kissed her.

A/N: Muhahah! Was it real or was it not? I'm kidding it was totally real (in this timeline anyway. Sucy waking up crying fic inc)