A Special Smile || Diakko Fanfic

Chapter 22: The Show Must Go On

Amanda: Well, I have to say...this is interesting to say the least...

Both Akko and Diana turned their heads towards Amanda, who was leaning against the wall, with a smug expression on her face. They were in a cold sweat, trying to figure out how to explain this. When they realized that they were holding each other, they instantly let go. Heat rushed up both of their cheeks as they give sheepish smiles.

Akko: I-It's not what you think, Amanda...

Amanda raised her eyebrows. It was clear that she wasn't convinced in the slightest. Diana glanced at Akko and muttered "Really?" under her breath.

Akko: Okay, well...It is what you think it is. But please, don't tell anyone about us. 

Amanda: ....Alright.

Akko: It's really important that you do- Wait, that's it? You're alright with this?

Amanda: I mean, why wouldn't I be? I kinda figured it out before.

Diana and Akko looked at each other.

Diana: Figured out what?

Amanda: I kinda knew that you guys were together this whole time.

Akko: Wait, really? How'd you figure it out?

Amanda: Oh, come on, Akko...You think I didn't notice how you kept looking in her direction all the time, especially just now during our girls' sleepover? I knew it even a while back. It was so obvious, I thought that you guys wanted to be found out. I mean at this point, sooner or later everyone would find out.

Akko: ....Right. I haven't been doing a great job at that, have I?

Diana's face turned beet red while Akko rubbed the back of her head in embarassment. Amanda sighed and continued to lean against the wall.

Amanda: Who else knows about this? About your whole thing?

Akko: Including you, it's just Sucy, Lotte and Barbara.

Amanda: Wait, what about Hannah? How does Barbara know about it but not Hannah?

Diana: I'm...not so sure about it.

Amanda visibly groaned and rubbed her forehead. She looked at them both for a while before sighing in exasperation and crossed her arms.

Amanda: Anyways, I'm not gonna tell anyone, so don't worry about it.

Diana: Thank you, Amanda.

Akko: Yeah, you're a great friend.

Amanda: Yeah, yeah, I get it...

The three of them stood there in silence, not exchanging a word for several seconds. After what feels like forever, Akko broke the silence.

Akko: Hey, Amanda...

Amanda: Yeah?

Akko: You're okay with this, right? I mean...two girls going out?

The sudden question caused Diana's eyes to widen slightly. To her surprise, Amanda simply gave a small laugh before looking in their direction.

Amanda: Why wouldn't I be?

She looks up in the sky, watching the glowing light of the moon, illuminating their faces in the night.

Amanda: I know what it feels like to date a girl.

Amanda turned her head towards them and was met with two surprised faces.