Please

Regulus woke up to the feeling of something walking on him. He groaned and rubbed his eyes before opening them to see a big pair of blue eyes looking down at him. He instantly smiled and put the kitten softly. “Good morning, love.”

“Good morning.” James speaks, wrapping his arm around Regulus’ waist.

“I was talking to the cat.” Regulus laughed softly.

“So was I.” James hummed.

“Sure. Good morning, James.”

“Good morning, Regulus.”

James gave Regulus a kiss on his head and smiled softly. “I need you to get off of me so I can get dressed.”

“Wait, what time is it?”

“It’s five in the morning. Shut up you two.” Peter says as he throws a pillow and completely misses the two.

The kitten purrs as Regulus moves over and lets James get up. Regulus heard a knock on the door but no one seemed to notice. Then there was another knock but a bit louder. This time, James noticed and hummed. “Go to the bathroom. I’ll be there in a second.”

Regulus got up and held the kitten close to his chest as he walked to the bathroom. Regulus closed the door and sat on the tiled floor, feeling the coolness of the tiles against his legs. He heard talking through the door and decided to listen in.

“What are you doing here so early in the morning?”

That was James, but who was he talking to? Regulus thought as he listened closer.

“You left dinner early last night…I just wanted to know if you were okay. I know you wake up earlier than everyone else-”

“I don’t have time for this, Lily. I have to get showered and dressed before the day starts. You know how I get if I don’t get my routine finished before breakfast.”

“I just wanted-”

“Look, Lily, I appreciate you coming to check on me but I seriously need you to leave before they wake up and get upset because I woke them up too early.”

“I want to get back together with you…I don’t like how things ended-”

“Lily, I don’t want to talk about this here.”

“It’s because of Regulus, isn’t it? He’s been here often. Who’s bracelet is that? You don’t really talk to Slytherins…well, not until Regulus came around. Whose bracelet is it? His? You know how gross that is? Dating a boy.”

“Lily, please don’t start this. You already know I’m not just into girls. Don’t make this worse for me.”

“And I’ve told you many times that it was disgusting.”

“So what? Remus and Sirius’ relationship-”

“It’s gross!”

“Good to know. Look, they’re my best friends and I will not tolerate anyone talking about them like that. I need you out of here.”

Regulus heard lily scoff and leave the room. Regulus held the kitten as James walked into the bathroom. “You should get going.” James mutters, not looking at Regulus. He felt bad and wanted to do something to help but he didn’t know how.

“I don’t want to leave yet-”

“Leave, Reg-”

“Stop…don’t be like this-”

“Regulus, I really want to be alone right now.”

“But-”

“Please.”

Regulus got up and put the cat down. “I’m sure he’s tired…” Regulus mumbled before walking out of the bathroom, leaving the cat in there. Regulus jumped at the sound of something breaking. Sirius was awake and had his arms open for Regulus.

“He has a lot of problems…and Lily isn’t really making his life easy right now. I’m sure he’ll talk to you in a little bit.”

“He wants me gone…so I’m going to get my shoes on and leave.”

Sirius sighed and climbed out of bed. “Wait here.”

Regulus sat at the end of his bed awkwardly and watched as Sirius walked into the bathroom, not knocking before. Regulus watched as the cat walked out of the bathroom before Sirius closed the door. The cat walked over to Regulus, brushing against his legs and purring. Regulus picked up the kitten and sighed.

“I never learned your name..”

There was loud talking from the bathroom. Regulus knew Sirius was probably yelling at James. He felt bad and wanted to leave the room.

“Babe…” Remus mumbled, his eyes still closed.

“He’s in the bathroom.” Regulus says while standing up from the bed.

“Oh…sorry Regulus.”

“It’s okay. I’ll tell him you want him.”

Regulus walks over to the bathroom. Before he could knock, the door swings open with James in the doorway. His body was damp and his hair was soaked.

“Oh you’re still here. I want to talk to you in a second, is that okay?”

“Yeah…is Sirius still in there?”

“Yeah. Don’t go in though, there is a little bit of glass on the floor.” Regulus frowned and looked down at James’s hands. James pulled his hands behind him before Regulus could see. “Sit on the bed, okay?”

Regulus nodded and walked over to the bed. He sat down and waited for James as he got dressed. James put his underwear and pants on under the towel that was around his waist before taking the towel off and drying his hair. He sighed as he got his shirt on and then laid on the bed next to Regulus.

“I’m really sorry for how I was acting. I was just upset and I know I shouldn’t have taken it out on you. I’m really sorry.”

Regulus hummed while nodding. “Its okay-”

“It’s not. I shouldn’t treat you like that. You of all people.”

“No, but it’s really okay-”

“Regulus, take your anger out on me. Do something back.”

“No. I’m not mad. I heard the conversation with Lily. I would be upset by that too…honestly, I am upset because not only did she call my brother disgusting, but she called you disgusting too. No one gets to talk to you like that.”

James sighed and took the cat from Regulus’ grip. He pet the cat slowly and sighed. “I really don’t like how relaxed you are about this. I mean, I could have hurt you.”

“You could have but you didn’t. And I know you wouldn’t.”

“And how do you know that?”

“Because, all the notes Sirius has sent me always have something good about you. How much you enjoyed playing as a seeker, how you saved and healed a baby bird that someone fired at. I’ve heard about you well enough to tell you wouldn’t hurt a fly.”

James sighed and pulled Regulus down on top of him. Regulus laughed softly as he laid on top of James with the kitten. “You’re the cutest thing in the whole wizarding world.”

Regulus laughed softly and kissed James. Sirius walked out of the bathroom while they were kissing, and gagged. “Really, you two are so gross. Get a room.”

“I don’t know if you’ve noticed but this is a room.” James said back.

“And you were doing this with Remus last night…except it was worse!” Regulus sighed and fell onto his back. “I need to get dressed.”

“I’ll come with you.”

Regulus got up and James followed. Before they left, James grabbed the box that the kitten was in and put him back in it. He put all of the basic necessities that the kitten came with and then walked behind Regulus as they both made their way out of the Gryffindor common room and into the Slytherin common room.

When they walked into the common room. Evan was sitting on the couch. “Ooo, what’s that? Something for me too?”

“It’s a cat.” James smiled. “For Regulus to take care of.”

“Oh. Cool. Well, Barty is in your bed. He didn’t go to his room last night and he doesn’t want to eat breakfast.”

“Okay.” Regulus walked up to his dorm and opened the door slowly. The only person in the room was Barty who was fast asleep in Regulus’ bed. “Be very quiet. I don’t want to wake him.”

James hummed and placed the box on the floor. Regulus went over to his dresser and opened it, grabbing out his clothes. Regulus immediately took off his shirt, not really caring that anyone was in the room. His back was turned to both Barty and James so it wasn’t like they saw anything but to James, he couldn’t help but watch.

James watched as Regulus’ back flexed as he moved. James could feel his body get fuzzy and had to look away. He cleared his throat and looked around the room. Regulus got his binder on and then walked over to the bathroom, passing right in front of James. James glanced at regulus and noticed he was just wearing the binder and boxers. He smiled softly and followed Regulus into the bathroom. Regulus was brushing his teeth when James wrapped his arms around Regulus’ waist.

“You’re very pretty.”

“Nice to know.” Regulus laughed as he continued to brush his teeth. James pushed his face into Regulus’ back and sighed. Regulus leaned into James’ touch as he looked at himself in the mirror. He was pale, a huge contrast to James’ tanned skin. Regulus’ body was weak and frail. He had little to no muscle put on and looked like he weighed nothing.

James noticed Regulus’ demeanor change. He kissed Regulus’ shoulder where his skin was still showing and it wasn’t his binder. Regulus was short compared to James and James like that. He loved how Regulus fit in his hold.

“What are you thinking about, bonito?”

“Nothing…” Regulus says as he snaps out of his thoughts and spits the toothpaste in his mouth into the sink. “I want to join Slytherin’s quidditch team next year.” Regulus mutters.

“Yeah? As what?”

“Seeker. I want to look you in the eyes and fight over the same thing only for me to win and you to lose.”

“Oh, Honey, I’ll have two years of experience over you. Not to mention, I’m the youngest seeker the school has seen in years. I’m just that good, baby.”

Regulus laughed as James kissed his cheek. “We’ll see about that.” Regulus says with a smirk. He then heard the door open to the bathroom as Barty walks in.

“Don’t mind me. I’m just going to take a fat piss.” Barty groans.

Regulus laughs softly as Barty stands in the background, using the bathroom. James couldn’t help but feel slightly uncomfortable but seeing as Regulus was acting like nothing was wrong, he let it slide.

“I’m going to go back into the room.” James mutters before kissing Regulus’ soapy mouth and then walking out of the bathroom.

“That’s disgusting. He kissed your mouth that’s full of toothpaste.” Barty says from behind Regulus.

“Yeah, well…he’s my boyfriend now. I guess that’s just how things are.”

“That’s still gross.” Barty says as he flushes the toilet and walks over to Regulus. He washed his hands as regulus finished brushing his teeth. “Also, that cat scared me. Next time you gotta warn a guy.”

Regulus laughed and nodded, putting his toothbrush down and walking out of the bathroom with Barty. James was sitting on the bed with the kitten in his lap. Regulus and Barty both started to get changed into their uniforms. Black slacks, black shoes, white button up, and their house ties.

“I’m going to go find Evan. I’m bored. Where are you two off to?”

“Breakfast.” James says as he grabs Regulus’ hand.

Regulus hummed with a nod. “You can join us if you want. I don’t think Evan was expecting you to wake up this early.”

“Ah, yeah I told him I wanted to sleep in last night. I still woke up sort of early though.” Barty shrugged and sighed. “What can I do. Just have to pull through I guess.”

“Alright, well we’re off. I’ll see you there if you show up.” Regulus says as James starts to drag Regulus out of the room, hand in hand.

“Bye.”

Regulus and James made their way around the castle until they got to the Great Hall. That's when they bumped into the Slytherin quidditch captain and the rest of the team coming out of the hospital wing.

“What happened to you guys?” James asked while looking around. “Where’s Luke?”

“He had a pretty nasty fall at practice yesterday. He’s going to be out of the season.”

“So you need a new Seeker?”

“Pretty much. We’re going to hold auditions next week. Why? Thinking of switching houses?”

“No, I just have someone in mind who would probably be a good addition to the team.”

“Who?”

James pulled Regulus in front of him and pushed him up a little. Regulus kept his head down. He didn’t like the attention that was on him.

“Who is this?”

“Regulus Black. First year.”

“Does he even have Quidditch experience?”

“I have no clue but I’m thinking of training him a bit. I’ll let him use my broom since my mums thinking of getting me a new one soon anyway.”

James knew how to talk to people and it was making Regulus uncomfortable. He was just hoping for a peaceful breakfast but this just turned into some sort of interview.

“We’ll see how he does at the auditions.”

The captain of the quidditch team ruffled Regulus’ hair before walking away. Regulus didn’t know what to do. He just stayed put.

“That wasn’t so bad…but hey, look, think of it this way. Now you can…how did you describe it? ‘Look me in the eyes as we fight for the same thing only for you to win and me to lose?’ that was it, right?”

Regulus blushed as he shook his head. “I wasn’t expecting it to be this soon.”

James smiled. “Get some food in your system. After school, we’ll practice together. I already have quidditch practice so it’s not like it’ll be much of a hassle to get you on. You can just wear my first year equipment.”

“I’m probably too small for that.”

James looked Regulus up and down before nodding. “Maybe a little. You’re just shorter and a little skinnier around the arms and lefts but not too much of a difference. Then you can keep my jersey, wear it to my games throughout the year to show your support for your amazing boyfriend.”

Regulus laughed and shook his head. “Sure.”

They two walked into the great hall to eat. The day seemed like it went by quickly. No one noticed the different bracelet except for Dorcas but seeing as she was now Regulus’ friend, He told her about it. She was happy for him and filled Regulus in on the details between her and Marlene. That was the most that happened during the school day but once the school day was over, Regulus made his way to the quidditch changing room. The people who were already changing didn’t seem to mind him. One of the guys looked at Regulus and smiled.

“You must be the guy James is training for Quidditch. Slytherin, right?”

“Uh…yeah.”

“Cool, cool. Uh, he should be here any second so you can change into his gear from last year. It’s in his locker.” The guy pointed to a lone locker on the Gryffindor side. There were photos of him and Lily on it which made Regulus’ stomach turn.

“Thanks.” Regulus spoke before looking back at the guy. “What’s your name?”

“Ah, Douglass. Doug for short. You?”

“Regulus.”

Regulus walked away from Douglas and made his way to James’ locker. He opened it and there were even more pictures of Lily and him together. He ran his fingers over the fabric of his quidditch jersey. There was a noticeable difference in the size of the two jerseys in the locker. Regulus grabbed the smallest one and looked at it.

James Potter. 7

“Do you like the shirt or something?” James asks from behind Regulus. Regulus jumps as he didn’t realize James was there.

“You scared me.”

“I see that. You like my jersey?”

“It’s tiny.”

“I was a tiny guy last year. When I met you, I was just starting to put on muscle and I was growing out of the jersey so they gave me the one I have now.” James says as he reaches inside the locker and pulls out his other jersey.

“Get dressed, amar. Then grab a broom and we’ll get going.”

Regulus nodded and started to undo the buttons on his shirt and tie. James was quick to cover Regulus’ body with his own, blocking the sight of Regulus’ body from the others.

Regulus smiles as he takes everything off and gets dressed in the gear James gave him. He then grabbed a broom and from the pile of old brooms in the corner of the tent. Regulus sat down and waited as James got dressed.

“Okay, I’m ready. Come on.”

As James took Regulus out to the field, they started talking. “So…my mum was thinking of coming to have dinner with me tonight since it’s Friday. She was going to stay in Hogsmeade for the night and then wanted to hang out with me the next morning…I was thinking of bringing you along?”

“Oh…does she know about-”

“She doesn’t know I’m Bisexual but I was thinking of telling her with you there and introducing you as my boyfriend. You know, so she could get to know you.”

“Oh…uhm, okay…sure.”

James smiled happily. “Okay, good. We can shower in the tent and then go to meet her. I have extra clothes in my locker that you can change into so you’re not wearing your uniform.”

“Okay.”

James smiles and looks around right before they get into the quidditch pitch. When he’s sure no one is around, he pulls Regulus into a kiss. “I haven’t gotten one in a bit.” James says with a cheeky smile before walking off.

Regulus follows after him. When they get to the center of the pitch. James is holding a small ball in his hands. He gets on his broom and pushes up. “I’m assuming you know how to push off on a broom, right?”

“Yeah.” Regulus answers and gets on his broom, pushing off. He was a little shaky but after a few seconds, he got used to it and was in the air with James.

“Alright, here you go.” James let go of the ball as it’s wings came out. The ball zoomed around Regulus and then James.

“You know how this works. Give it about ten seconds and then we’ll chase after it, got it?”

“Okay.”

James smiled and looked at Regulus’ tense body on the broom. “Relax, love. You’re not going to fall. If you do, I’ll catch you.”

“I don’t need saving. Trust me. I’ll beat you to the snitch.”

“Yeah? You wanna bet?”

“Sure.”

James smirked and looked around the sky. “If I win, we get to spend another night together in the astronomy tower.”

“My brother would kill me.” Regulus laughs. “Alright, if I win, you have to do whatever I tell you to do for a whole day.”

“I’d do that anyway.”

Regulus rolled his eyes and that’s when he noticed the snitch behind James. James knew it was there. Right before Regulus moved, James already was turned around and going after the snitch. Regulus smirked and zoomed after him. Regulus and James caught up as they flew around, bumping into each other to grab the snitch. It took them almost ten minutes before Regulus was close enough to grab it. It was still just barely out of reach and James was gaining on him. Regulus gripped his broom tightly as he moved his body so he was standing on the broom.

“Hey, Regulus, don’t-”

Before James could finish his sentence, Regulus was already standing on the broom, holding himself up while still going strong for the snitch.

“Babe, you’re going to fall!” James shouted, not really caring if people heard.

Regulus wasn’t paying any mind to James. He was so close to grabbing the snitch already. He took a step up to the edge of the broom and grabbed the snitch. He almost tripped and fell from his broom but he grabbed the broom just in time to set himself back down. James let out a breathe he didn’t know he had as they both made their way down to the field.

“Don’t ever do that again. You scared me.”

“Sorry. I know myself though. I’ve done that before, standing on a moving broom.”

“Really? Where did you learn that?”

“I learned it myself. I always liked to just test myself. It’s the only way my mum would really care about me.”

James was about to say something when the two of them heard clapping from next to them. They both turned their heads and saw the Slytherin quidditch team walking up to them.

“Well, I think we’ve got ourselves a seeker. Black, was it?”

James glanced at Regulus. Regulus bit his lip and was trying his best to hold eye contact. Just enough for him to nod. “Yeah-yes. Yes sir.”

The captain huffed and motioned to the jersey Reguluswas wearing. “You don’t have to be so formal. What size is the jersey?”

This time, James answered. “Forty-eight.”

The captain nodded. “Okay. we’ll get you a forty so it fits you better. Regulus Black would be too long so if there is a nickname you’re okay with?”

“You can just have Reg on the back.” Regulus answered.

“Alright. We’ll get you a jersey and drop it off at your dorm. You’ll be taking over Luke’s old locker so we’ll clean it out for you. The next practice is next week wednesday. We’ll give you the practice schedule then. Make sure to not miss it.”

“Okay.”

“See you later, Black.”

Regulus smiled as the Slytherin team left. Regulus turned to James and squealed, rolling from his toes to his heels while squeezing his hands in fists.

“You did it! And all on your own! You’re on the team!” James says happily. James opened his arms for a hug and Regulus instantly took the opportunity to run into his arms and hug him. “I’m so proud of you.” James whispers into Regulus’ ear.

“James, get up here! We’re playing a practice match.” One of the guys shouted from above Regulus and James.

“I have to go, but wait for me, yeah? You can shower first in the tent since no one is there.”

“Yeah, okay.”

James smiled as he stared at Regulus. That’s all he could do since everyone was now looking at them. He wanted to kiss Regulus goodbye but he knew Regulus would freak out so he decided against it.

“I’m going to go now.” James mumbled as he got back on his broom. “Make sure to wait for me.”

Regulus gave him a thumbs up as James kicks off and takes flight into the sky. Regulus quickly made his way off the field and into the changing rooms. He wanted to watch James play without the sweaty people surrounding him and this would probably be his only chance since he’d be on the quidditch team soon too.

Regulus went to James’ locker and sighed as he saw the photos again. James ignored them earlier, as if they weren’t there but to Regulus, that’s all he could pay attention to.

Regulus grabbed the extra clothes James had in his locker and then the small bag on shower products. He walked to the showers and quickly got undressed before getting into the shower and showering as fast as he could.

As he cleaned himself with James’ soaps, he was engulfed in his scent. He smiled to himself as he thought about it. Him smelling like James, wearing James’s clothes, meeting James’ mum.

Then it hit him. He’s meeting James’ mum.

Regulus tried to push it out of his head as he finished his shower and got dressed but it was still putting him on edge. He put everything back into James’ locker and walked to the pitch again, climbing the stairs and sitting down. James’ clothes didn’t fit Regulus in the slightest. The sweatpants had to be tightened as much as possible and James’ shirt hung off of Regulus’ shoulder just ever so slightest.

Regulus watched James with a smile as he flew around above him. James noticed Regulus and smiled back before focusing back onto Douglas, who was in front of him. The Golden Snitch flew right past Regulus before going up and flying around James’ head and then Doug’s.

James focused on it and flew straight at it. Regulus smiled as he watched James fly to it. Douglass was close behind him. The practice game only lasted about thirty minutes before they were done.

“Good job boys, go take a shower. You all stink.”

Regulus got up and walked down to the field. James was waiting at the entrance of the pitch for Regulus.

“Ready to go?” James askes.”

“After you shower, yeah.”

James huffed as he put an arm around Regulus’ shoulders. Regulus leaned into his side and walked with James. They both made their way to the tent before James removed his arm and put his stuff away. Regulus walked behind James slowly, following him around.

“What?” James laughed as he looked at Regulus.

“Nothing.”

James sighed as he pulled Regulus close to him. “Can I tell them about you?”

Regulus looked around at the team. There were roughly about nine people in here that weren’t him or James.

“Uhm…okay.”

James smiled and cleared his throat. “Right uh, everyone. Listen up.” James spoke with a loud voice. The whole team looked up at James. “So firstly, I wanna tell you guys that we’re definitely going to beat Slytherin’s team in the first game of the season. If we played how we did out there, we’re going to win the Quidditch cup! And lastly, you guys are like a family to me and I trust you guys with literally every bone in my body so I want to tell you, Regulus here,” James shook Regulus’ shoulders which made him laugh, “is my boyfriend. I just wanted you guys to know.”

Everyone smiled. “That’s cute but now get showered. You stink, Potter!” Someone shouted, throwing a towel at him.

Everyone laughed as James took the towel and walked over to the showers. Regulus looked at the pictures still scattered around James’ locker.

“Don’t worry, he’s going to take those off now that we know about you two. I think he kept them up because we all thought they would be together until they got old and grey.” Regulus turned around and saw a boy with blonde curly hair and blue eyes. “Will.” The boy says with a smile as he holds out his hand.

Regulus takes it and shakes his hand. “Regulus.”

Will sighed and looked around. “Honestly, I’m glad I’m not the only queer guy on the team. No one really understood how to talk to me since they didn’t know how to “talk gay” and I’m being so serious, that’s exactly how they said it.” Will laughed

“To be completely honest, I’ve never really told anyone that I was gay. So not many people know.”

Will hummed and looked Regulus up and down. “I swear I met someone like you last year at one of the games. What year are you?”

“First year.”

“Do you have a brother?”

“Yeah, he’s actually in your house. Sirius.”

“Right! Okay, yeah. He’s dating Remus, right?” Regulus nodded. Will smiled. “Yeah, cool. That-”

“Will! Come on, we’re going to be late.”

Will turned around and saw a boy in Slytherin gear waiting for him. It just hit Regulus that Will was still in his quidditch gear as well.

“That’s my boyfriend. Nico. He’s on the Slytherin team.” Will smiled and looked at Regulus. “We met at summer camp, believe it or not. So it was surprising when we both ended up going to the same school.” Will looked over at Nico again. “I’m coming.” Will looked back at Regulus again. “I’ll see you around?”

“Yeah. Totally.”

Will smiled and waved as he walked away. Just as he left, James came back. “I see you’ve met WIll. He’s one of our beaters.”

“He was saying that he’s glad you came out to the team. That they all were awkward with him. I’m going to be on the same team with his boyfriend.”

“Yeah. Nico’s a chaser.” Regulus nodded. “Are you ready to go?”

“Yeah.” Regulus hummed with a smile.

James put his arm around Regulus as they walked out of the changing room. “Bye. See you guys later.” James called out. A few people said goodbye to each of the boys before they were out of the tent. James pulled Regulus with him as they went to Hogsmeade. They walked into the three broomsticks and Regulus felt his heart speed up.

“James…I’m not sure I’m ready to meet your mum anymore…”

James looked at Regulus and frowned. “Why not?”

“Look at how I’m dressed! I look like I just woke up.”

“It’s okay. I promise. She’s right there. See.”

Regulus looked over to see James’ mum sitting at one of the tables. There were a few plates out and he noticed that there was one meant for him.

“You told her you’d bring someone before I agreed, didn’t you?”

“Sorry. I was just really excited.”

Regulus sighed and nodded. “Okay.”

James smiled as he took Regulus to the seats in front of his mum. “Hola mamá.”

“¡Ah, James! ¡Me alegro mucho de verte!”

James smiled as he hugged his mum. Regulus sat awkwardly and looked at the two interacting.

“Bien, mamá, él es Regulus.” James spoke as he talked to his mum. Regulus looked up at the sound of his name. “Él es mi novio.”

James’ mum gasped and smiled. “¡Es guapísimo!”

Regulus looked at james. “She said you’re so handsome.”

“Oh, sorry! I forget that most people don’t know spanish. I’m Euphemia.”

“Oh, erm, I’m Regulus.”

She smiled and shook Regulus’ hand. James sat down with his legs spread open in a man's spread. His leg was pushed against Regulus’ so they were kept close while they put their hands up on the table.

“I didn’t know what you would want so I got you the same thing as James.”

“Oh mamá, no le gusta la cerveza de mantequilla.”

Euphemia gasped and looked at Regulus. “I’m so sorry. I didn’t know-”

Regulus tilted his head and then realized what James had told her when James took his butterbeer that was sitting next to the plate of food.

“Oh, it’s okay! Don’t worry. I would have drinken it.”

James hummed as he drank the one he took from Regulus. “Nono, you don’t have to. Give them to me.” James smiles.

Regulus giggled as he looked at James. James smiled while drinking the butterbeer. James placed his hand on Regulus’ thigh and smiled. Regulus smiled back and then looked at Euphemia again.

“Is there anything else you’d like? I can order it for you.”

“Uhm, no thanks. I’ll be okay.”

“té. A él le gusta el té.” James says quickly.

Regulus looked over at James, confused. “What did you say now?”

“I don’t know, I think you just need to learn Spanish for yourself.”

“How am I supposed to learn Spanish on my own? Hogwarts doesn’t offer language classes.. It’s not a muggle school if you haven’t been able to tell by now.”

“Ask for my help? I’m right here.”

“Then help me.”

“Hmmm. I don’t know. I don’t like that attitude you’re giving me.” James laughed.

Reggules huffed and groaned. “Fine. Will you please help me learn Spanish?”

“Of course I would! There you go, it wasn’t that hard, was it?”

“Connard.”

“What was that?”

“Nothing.” When Regulus turned around, there was a cup of tea next to his plate. “When did this get here?”

“Just now. I told my mum you liked tea.”

Regulus blushed softly and nodded. He took a sip and immediately smiled. It was like heaven. The rest of the time, they talked about school, getting to know each other, and even taught Regulus some Spanish. Regulus was also surprised how different his family was versus how James’ family was. His mum was so happy that he found someone who he liked. To her, it didn’t matter the gender of the person. She was so interested in getting to know Regulus. She asked him so many questions.

Regulus never had that much attention on him at once. He was overwhelmed but James constantly made sure he was okay by putting his hand on Regulus’ leg or hand and squeezing while giving him a look.

Once the dinner ended, James and Regulus walked back to the castle together, hand in hand.

“I’m really glad I came with you.”

“Yeah?” James asks, smiling.

“Mhm…your mum is so sweet.”

“Yeah. So y’know how I was telling the Slytherin team that I was getting a new broom and you’d be able to keep mine?” Regulus nodded. “Well, I mentioned to my mum, when I was saying goodbye, that I was going to give you my old broom since she was getting me a new one and she yelled at me. She said that wasn’t fair.” James laughed. “She insisted on getting you one as well.”

Regulus stopped and frowned. “No, that’s fine. I don’t need a new one. I don’t even need yours. I can get my mum to send me-” James kissed Regulus which cut off his rambling. “What was that for?”

“Sorry, you were just rambling on and on. Just take the broom. My mum would be sad.”

Regulus sighed and nodded. “Fine, only because it’s your mum.”

James smiled and started walking again. Regulus followed suit until they both were walking alongside each other, keeping pace. Regulus hummed as he looked around, taking in the surroundings of nature.

“You know, you've never told me the kitten's name." Regulus says as he bumps into James.

"Oh, I didn't? His name is Frankie."

"Frankie...that's cute."

James smiled and nodded. "You're cute."

"Whatever...tomorrow, I'll test you to make sure you studied."

James stopped in his tracks. "Wait, that's not fair. You have been distracting me all week!"

"If I still had time to study, so did you. And I still helped you, don't even try to say it's my fault."

James sighed and put his arms around Regulus. "You're such a prat. I hope you know that."

Regulus laughed and nodded. "I've been told."

James smiled as he watched Regulus start to walk off. He couldn't help but think about their life together moving forward and for once in his life, he is genuinely happy about it.