A/N: Welcome back friends! I had a lot of fun writing this chapter. (Once I figured out where I wanted it to start that is.) And after a bit of perusing through shippy fanart, I have an idea of where I'm going with the next chapter! So if all goes well with my brainhole the next chapter should be a bit quicker than this one.

ThatFanFicGuy: Good to see! I shall space all works for here on out like that. Thank you so much! Fluff is my specialty. And yes indeed,Sucy tries to act a bit more subtle when they are around friends, Akko less so. It will be fun imagining how each of the girls responds to their little love story.

Hah yes, the Gargoyles and the Super Londo Bros gave me trouble for the same reasons, namely a lack of openings to attack safely. I did end up beating them though! After hours of failure I yelled very very loud in triumph. My most recent kill is Artorias, poor wolf son. It was a very enjoyable battle full of clear tells and tons of dodging.

Complex individuals you and me, friend. Death, misery and failure one minute; squealing at fluffy gay the other. Thank you for your review!

NotThatBarnable: Thank you very much my friend! I love slow burn fics more than anything, mainly for that mid period between simple friendship and full relationship where they are very affectionate and comfortable enough with eachother to do coupley things without being one. Bonus points if someone assumes they're in a relationship and they just play along. I will try my hardest to give a steady supply of fluff to you all! o7

I hope you enjoy this chapter! Tell me what you liked! Tell me what I can work on for the next chapter!

Despite struggling initially to wake Akko from her slumber, the girls left their dorm with more than enough time. An overhanging rumble of collective voices filled the school, not the roar of the between class rush, but still enough for individual conversations to be lost to the air. The halls wouldn't be a bustling mess for a few minutes or so, and it was rather easy to spot their friends fooling around.

Amanda sat lazily on the windowsill, watching Constanze's robot fling popcorn into Jasminka's mouth. Catching the Red Team out of the corner of her eye, she stood and shouted out down the hall. "Akko!"

Atsuko beamed, uncurling her fingers from Sucy to wave at their friends. Amanda noticed this, but decided not to bring it to attention. Although the girls had been more affectionate lately, it wasn't her position to pry... yet.

If they started making out in the hallways, that would be another story.

"Oi, Sucy, we have that quiz in history yea?" The mushroom queen blinked and fished around in her arm of books for a sheet of paper. "Notes. Give them back when you're done." Amanda snatched the paper quickly, absorbing all the information into her short term memory.

Her eye shifted off the paper for a second to see a true rarity. Sucy was smiling. Not that evil, sharklike grin when her schemes paid off; this was an honest to goodness smile, directed towards Akko whom she was quietly chatting with.

Amanda sidestepped over to Lotte, elbowing the shorter ginger lightly. "Has Sucy overdosed on some weird shroom?" She whispered. "She's being helpful, and smiling. That's weird right?"

Lotte fidgeted, unsure of how much to say. Sucy and Akko were indeed closer than ever since that night. Akko stumbled into their dormroom, red as a beet, and then proceeded to yell in her face excitedly about their purple friend.

Sucy wouldn't like it if she spilled too much; the witch was very 'keep to herself'. Ruining her good mood wasn't an appealing proposition.

"She's just in a better mood recently, I wouldn't call that weird." She tried. "Everyone has better days."

'And those days will just keep getting better if this pace keeps.' Lotte was incredibly happy for her friends, if her information was correct. Sucy was kinder, more outgoing and clearly happier; Akko's bright smiles were even brighter than before, rivaling the light of the sun. 'True lovers, enriching eachother's lives... Just like Belle and Edgar.' She swooned internally.

Amanda's eyes narrowed, but she waved a hand in the air and turned back to reading. "Not my business. If she's turned into a saint suddenly, better make the most of it."

The two witches in question were sitting on a separate windowsill; Sucy taking Amanda's role in watching the food catching, Akko resting quietly on her shoulder. "Didn't you get enough sleep last night?" Sucy's eyebrows furrowed; Akko had been taking her classes more seriously lately, though often at a cost to her sleep schedule. "You told me you were just finishing up when I said goodnight."

Akko looked up at her guiltily, light from the rising sun catching in her ruby eyes. "I may have stayed awake for a bit longer." Sucy's frown deepened. "How long?" The brunette slumped back on Sucy's shoulder, giving into her harsh gaze. "Two hours."

Sucy closed her eyes and took a heavy breath. "You're such an idiot."

"As soon as lunch comes around, you're taking a nap." She spoke with finality and power; a tone normally alien to the witch. Atsuko knew there was no changing her mind, so she closed her eyes for the remaining precious minutes of peace. "You make a nice pillow." The sleepy brunette murmured.

Sucy smiled, reaching up to gently rub Akko on the head, a small tint of red on her pale cheeks. "I'm sure I do. Now shut up and rest."

It wasn't long before the river of students began to pick up speed; the roar of voices like rapids flowing past them as witches, teachers, and staff rushed by to whatever class marked their destination.

Sucy stood, hooking her hand around Akko's tightly, lest they get separated in the bustle. Well that was the excuse she fabricated in her head; truly the alchemist just enjoyed feeling Akko's palm against hers, their fingers locked around eachother. It made the brunette happy as well; each time Sucy would initiate contact or acted overtly affectionate reminded her that their feelings were very mutual, and she didn't dream it all up.

Akko walked in step behind Sucy as the witch pulled her along through the crowds, Lotte at her back, wading through the hall with them. She stared at the back of Sucy's head, thinking back to Sucy's expression as they sat on the windowsill. 'The same person who regularly feeds you poisons is concerned for your health.' The way Sucy could flip back and forth between doting girlfriend and mischievous imp was a sight to behold.

She knew Sucy wanted to take it slow, remembering the pink across her friend's cheeks as they discussed the subject a month ago. Sucy cared about her, loved her even, but she had to wait until Sucy was ready.

"Akko, too far." Sucy's hand on hers tugged gently. She had nearly walked past the class door in her daze. The alchemist's smile was patient, though a few sharp teeth showed through. "Just try your best okay? I have a potion with me to help you sleep later."

Atsuko wasn't a patient girl, but if Sucy continued being so affectionate and caring, she would be content as things were.

A/N: And that's that! Plotwise (If there's actually any plot in this.) Nothing really happened. But we had a look at how Amanda and Lotte see their friends' growing relationship, as well as seeing some of that rare Sucy genuine concern. Akko really pushes herself in pursuit of becoming like Chariot, perhaps too far. A teenage girl needs her sleep after all, and if Akko isn't going to take care of herself, by Yggdrasil Sucy will. I quite like the flip flop Sucy has between being Akko's tormentor and being her caretaker, and I hope I can express that through my story.

Thank you all for reading this chapter. Tell me how I did!