Roots (Bxb)

"Oh cool a Fittonia."

"A what?"

The shorter boy blushed, "Sorry, I didn't mean to say that out loud, the nerve plant your holding, the scientific name for it is Fittonia albivenis."

Malachai blinked.

"You must know a lot about plants, that's too bad then, I would've given you this 'Fittonia' but it's dead." He chuckled dryly.

"Oh it's not dead, just a bit dry."

"What?" Malachai turned to the other boy, a bit confused.

"I could show you how to take care of it if you want." He said shyly.

"Sorry, what's your name again?"