RED (Dianakko)

4

For the rest of the morning Diana stayed in the library, looking through books she believes that might give her a clue on what's been keeping her dearest friend in a coma, even going through the same books again just make sure she didn't miss any important information the first time, staying in the library for hours, missing lunch.
But she was eventually forced out by the workers so they can close up for the night, and so now she's just looking out of the window into the yard where she encountered that strange being, still trying to make sense of everything that has happened to her, why she can't properly remember yesterday, and who that person or creature is, but she hopes that the school staff finds this being just in case nothing bad happens to other students.
After almost 10mins just standing there in thought, Diana finally leaves for her room, growing uneasy at silence in the halls, not hearing a single sound which was unusual around this time, specially for instructors and staff members, but she tried to ignore the feeling of dejavu, and the overwhelming thought of being followed, causing her to look behind her several times as she continues her journey to her dorm room, now fast walking, but ending up tripping over herself, sliding on her knees, letting a squeak of surprise and unknown terror.
She tried to get up but froze, noticing a presence behind her, her mind telling her to run, but also telling her to submit to whoever was hovering over her.

"Diana.."

One word got Diana to move, turning so fast she almost fell down from whiplash, but she got her balance back, staring at emotionless blood red eyes, something Diana wanted to look at since the accident, but fear still gripped at her heart.
"Diana, are you ok?" asked Akko, standing there in her usual sleep wear, not seeming as alarmed like Diana.
"Akko...yo-you're awake," Diana gasped out, not even trying to contain her tears, ignoring her persistent fear, slowly wrapping her arms around her friend, not squeezing too hard for the silly thought that Akko will just crumble in her arms.

Diana finally let go, examining the girl in front of her, unnerved at the blank stare Akko was giving her, but she pushed aside, thinking that Akko probably just woke up and was very confused at the moment.
"Let's take you to the nurse so she can look you over," Diana said, grabbing Akko's hand in her own.
"I don't want too," Akko replied, squeezing Diana's hand softly, "can't we just go to your room for the night, don't want to be alone," she continued, causing Diana to blush hard, "I don't  kn-know Akko, you should be checked out to make sure your truly okay," Diana said, brushing a stray piece of hair behind Akko's ear, "I will, but how about tomorrow, I'm too tired, can I rest first?" Akko said, pressing her body against Diana's, which caused her whole body to heat up, "ok..but first thing tomorrow, we're going to the nurse," Diana agreed, leading Akko to her room.
They both went in quietly, making sure they don't wake up Hannah or Barbara as they make their way to Diana's side of the room; Akko climbed into the bed first, gesturing for Diana climb in as well, which she gladly did, scooting closer to her now bed companion, staring into her eyes, searching for any sign of emotion, hoping to the Akko she came to know and eventually love, but the night went on, and Diana fell asleep as Akko continued to watch her.

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A/N: sorry for the delay, I couldn't come up with anything good for the chapter, so it took awhile for me to post, as well as being short, but hopefully I can get inspiration soon, also drew a picture for it as well.