I hate that I don't hate you (Boschlow fanfic)

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       The start of a new school week came around again after the plant and potion witch had last met on the weekend. And now they were both making their way towards Hexside. Boscha was there walking by foot. She could've easily had the family's servants escort her quickly to school by means of beast-riding, but she liked the short walks alone, plus they kept her in lean shape. Willow usually walked to school earlier in the mornings to have time to attend to the greenhouse before school, so she was usually there before the potion witch is. 

       Eagerly, yet discreetly, Boscha made her way into the smaller building behind the massive school and snuck up behind the potion witch. Willow, busily digging into a pot while humming a little tune, didn't seem to notice the girl's presence. The potion witch decided to take this opportunity to get a scare out of her. She stood quietly for a minute considering if it was a good idea to do this or not, but then Willow got up from finishing her job and stepped back into Boscha as in to inspect her work.

       Instead, Willow caused them to fall backwards. Boscha fell hard onto the stone greenhouse floor and let out a groan as the plant witch fell onto her soon after. The pink-haired girl struggled to get up, but the fact that Willow was literally on top her held her down in place. The plant witch quickly got up and fixed her round glasses.

"Oh my titan, Boscha! I'm so sorry, I didn't know you were behind me!" Willow reached out a hand to help the girl up. "What were you doing so close? I didn't even see you..?"

Boscha took her hand and steadied herself up, "I was going to spook you, but I didn't expect you to knock me over."

"Hmph serves you right, maybe you shouldn't scare me then." Willow smiled and stuck out her tongue at the pink-haired girl.

"Alright, I learned my lesson." Boscha said with a slick grin. "I would've scared you good though, you had no idea I was there!" 

Willow huffed and resumed her greenhouse tasks, "But you didn't, I surprised you instead."

"Anyways," Boscha said trying to change the subject, "how are you?"

"Same as yesterday, good. Although..."

"Everything okay?" Boscha asked, her voice filled with concern.

Willow thought for a second. "I'm glad you're making an effort to come talk to me everyday now... it's sweet really, but aren't you worried that someone else who's not so understanding will see us?"

"Us..?" Boscha repeated thoughtlessly. "Oh um, well yeah, I am a little worried about it. I was meaning to talk to you about it too. I was thinking we could set up a secret place where we could just talk or whatever. I don't know..." The potion witch was a full on nervous wreck by now.

"Yeah I was also thinking the same thing! Maybe somewhere near the flower clearing?" Willow said cheerily.

"Y-yeah sounds like a good idea!" Boscha agreed enthusiastically. "I mean, yeah sure." She shoved her hands into her pockets and turned her nose away. "I should go now, bye."

"Bye?" Willow said confused. "Have a good day Bee!" 

Boscha stopped in her tracks when she heard her nickname, but didn't turn around. She raised her hand up and looked back. "See you around Flowers." And with that she calmly walked out of the greenhouse.

       Boscha made sure she was out of sight from Willow and then she quickly rushed into a restroom. Thankfully it was empty since it was still quite early for school to begin. The pink-haired witch looked into the restroom mirror with a madly blushing face, almost as pink has her hair. She turned on the sink and splashed some cold water on her face.