@RegulusBlack ✅
See you soon London…
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@TheMarauders ✅
;)
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@madeofstarlight
What the fuck is happening…
6:05pm
@ihateithere
Is anyone else freaking out about these cryptic posts?
7:00pm
@happyfreeconfused
[Image: Remus with his arm around Sirius’s shoulders in the VIP tent. They are talking happily to Peter.]
Guys! The Marauders are in the VIP tent! This is not a drill!!
7:30pm
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@perfect4u
Holy shit!!! Who is livestreaming tonight?!
7:30pm
@SiriusBlack ✅- Story - 3 minutes
Music: Regulus Black - Style
[Image: Remus is talking to James as they are in the VIP tent, waiting for the concert to begin. James is smiling wide and looking towards the stage.]
@troubletrouble
[Image: James in the VIP tent wearing one of Regulus’s merch hoodies. He has a drink in his left hand and you can clearly see he is wearing a ring as he holds the cup up to his mouth.]
JAMES IS HERE! They are ALL here what the fuck is going on!!?
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@secretlittlerendezvous
I AM NOT WELL! #jegulus
7:47pm
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@trulyenchanted
Are we finally getting answers?
7:49pm
Regulus chuckled as he threw his phone down on the small cushioned couch in his dressing room.
He knew his fans could get riled up over the smallest of things, but the response to his last post in tandem with the response from his brothers band The Marauders, was unlike anything he had ever seen from them. It was quite entertaining in all honesty; to watch the excited panic and conspiracy theories begin.
And it was all because of James Potter.
When he and Regulus started dating almost two and a half years ago they were aware of all possible repercussions. James and The Marauders were already well established in the public eye, and Regulus was only gaining popularity after his last album release.
The tabloids had always been an issue for The Marauders, and Regulus’s fans were already nosy to no end. After the way Sirius and Remus’s relationship had been outed, exploited and twisted during the beginning of their career, the new couple decided it would simply be better for all parties to keep things quiet. At least for a while.
Honesty, the fact that they had made it this far, and had even been able to get engaged without anybody catching wind of their little secret was incredible.
Regulus’s brother and the rest of The Marauders, Remus and Peter, were incredibly supportive and were always careful about what photos they posted online, and to whom they spoke about what. Sirius was more than happy to make a dramatic show of thanks towards his brother for coming to support him on tour. This way his constant presence at Marauder's concerts simply seemed like an act of brotherly love. In reality, Regulus was paying him little attention.
He never stood too close to James in public spaces where someone may see them, and they never showed any public displays of affection. Their matching engagement rings were never worn outside of the house, and if they were they were hung carefully on a necklace chain and tucked safely under clothes. To anyone who didn’t know them personally it seemed like the two were simply friends by association. And with a great amount of diligence, and the overarching desire to stay in the snow globe they had created for as long as possible, they were somehow able to get away with their careful balancing act for two full years.
What finally cracked the glass was Regulus beginning tour.
All four Marauders had been in attendance for his opening night in New York, under the guise of returning the support he gave them the year before. But James’s continued support is what eventually got people talking.
They had chosen a few shows in advance for him to sneakily attend though the first leg. He would watch from an unopened box rather than the VIP tent where guests, friends, or family usually sat, and would leave it dark in the hope that no one would see him. Nobody did for the first three shows. That was until someone with a ridiculously high quality phone camera got photos of him through the glass of the small room, with his own phone screen lighting up his face. Needless to say they were instantly plastered over every corner of the internet before the concert was over. James had felt so incredibly guilty when it happened Regulus couldn’t be sure he wasn’t going to implode.
“I’m just so so sorry.” James said it a million times that night once they got back to Regulus’s hotel room, and had finally seen just how many rumours had begun.
“James, love, it’s okay.” Regulus said, running his hands through the back of James's deep brown hair as they laid in the room's large bed. He had buried his head so tightly into Regulus’s shoulder it was like he wanted to disappear there forever.
“It's not okay. We agreed to keep things secret. I should have been more careful. I–”
“James.” Regulus pulled his head up from his shoulder. Streaks of tears surrounded his eyes where his glasses usually rested. “This is not your fault. We always knew that it wouldn’t stay a secret forever.”
“But I–”
“No. Stop it. It’s not your fault. And honestly, I don’t think I even care.”
James was slightly taken aback by his fiancé’s claim.
“You don’t?”
“No. I don’t.”
Regulus could tell James was trying hard to suppress the smile creeping to his lips. He was failing miserably.
While the decision to keep their relationship under wraps had always been one hundred percent mutual, Regulus could tell that sometimes it weighed on James. He had always been one to love loudly, and while he took every opportunity to do so in the confines of their own home, Regulus couldn’t help but notice the way his partner got a little more restless during encounters with pining fans, and when the media mistakenly rumoured him to be dating someone else.
“Are you being serious, or are you just trying to make me feel better?” James questioned.
“I mean it. We always knew people were going to find out someday, and it's still early enough that we could announce things whatever way we want to.” James’s expression was filled with hopeful glee as he listened.
“Also,” Regulus continued, voice softer this time. “I like being loved by you. I wouldn’t mind being able to show it all the time.”
James was positively beaming now, eyes once again glassy but now from joy.
“Well then, you’re in luck, because I really like loving you. And I would be very happy to show it all the time.” Regulus felt his cheeks heating slightly.
“Well then it's settled.”
“You really wanna do this?” James asked again, sounding afraid that the rug could be pulled from under him any moment.
“Yeah. I really do.” Regulus responded in reassurance, pushing an unruly piece of hair off of James’s forehead.
Suddenly James’s face was buried in his shoulder and neck again, but this time peppering the skin there with enthusiastic kisses. Regulus laughed as he tried to push James off of him, who only held him tighter. Eventually James pulled away to catch his breath.
“So how do you want to do this?” He asked, an eyebrow raised in playful curiosity.
“I mean, our fans love to talk. What if we give them stuff to talk about for a while? Not let on right away.” Regulus said, a teasing grin on his face.
“Oh how evil– I love it!” James returned. “Then what?”
Regulus thought for a moment before a smug smile pulled at his mouth.
“Wanna do something kind of crazy?”
“With you? Always.”
Just like they had said, they slowly started giving the fans and media outlets things to talk about.
James attended the remaining arranged shows and once again watched from a box. However, this time knowing people would be searching for him, he made sure he used his phone often, ensuring that people could get photos.
About a month after the trigger incident, The Marauders attended the BRIT Awards, and James wore his engagement ring in public for the first time. He had never been one to wear jewelry, even for occasions such as carpets and premiers, so the thick gold band embedded with three small green stones immediately caught everyone's attention. When asked about it and the reason that sparked him to wear it now, he only gave the interviewers vague responses–
“Oh you know. It’s just special to me.”
Regulus started to be a little bolder too, He began holding his gaze a little longer than normal on the box when he knew James was sitting there and chose the “surprise songs” for those shows accordingly. He also started doing things like wearing hoodies his fiancé had previously (and obviously) been photographed in while he waved goodbye to the fans who had waited outside the venue. However, he did not wear his engagement ring to keep things playful and ominous.
Even the rest of The Marauders got in on the fun. Sirius, who was glad they were getting the chance to play by their own rules, had thoroughly enjoyed teasing both sets of fans through Instagram stories strategically featuring the couple together, or the recognizable tattoos on their arms in the same frame.
By the time three months of this teasing had gone by, #jegulus was trending everywhere as people debated what their “new” connection meant. After two more months of hands lingering on shoulders, and lower backs in tabloid photos, they had finally reached the “crazy” part of their plan.
After fussing with his dark curls in the brightly lit mirror for a few moments, Regulus heard his phone ping from where he had discarded it.
Jamie <3: Have a good show love! I’ll see you up there ;)
Jamie <3: People have definitely noticed we’re here. This is going to be fun.
Regulus smiled as he read over the messages. This was going to be fun indeed.
He was called to the stage a few moments later and the swell of adrenaline and anticipation raced through his body. It was how he usually felt before he performed, but tonight everything was even more special.
The crew was excited too. They of course knew all of The Marauders well, and especially James as they were often aiding and abetting his sneaking around. It was clear they were also buzzing, and happy for the couple.
Regulus reached his spot on the lowered lift that would bring him up onto the stage after stopping to get his in-ears and mic pack checked. As the lights started flashing and music began, the crowd cheered wildly. He felt giddy as he was slowly lifted up to meet them.
@SiriusBlack ✅- Story - 1 minute
[Video: Regulus appears onstage and the crowd is cheering loudly as he starts singing.]
@RegulusBlack
@yourwildestdream
[Video: Regulus is singing “ Blank Space ”. He holds his microphone in his left hand as he interacts with a dancer.]
Guys!! He’s wearing a ring!!! Has he ever worn a ring before?! Omg!
8:21pm
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@magicmadiness
Wait why does it look so familiar?
8:25pm
@dr3ssedlik3adaydr3am
[Video: James and Sirius are holding drinks and are singing and dancing loudly to “I Knew You Were Trouble” in the VIP tent.]
Stop it they are too funny!
8:37
@newromantic
[Video: Regulus is singing “I Know Places” and James is excitedly singing along and pointing to himself during various lyrics.]
James seems to know some places…
9:12pm
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@alltheselittlethings
Isn’t this song all about hiding a relationship? This is actually insane holy shit. I can’t wait for the surprise song.
9:17
@magicmadiness replying to @yourwildestdream
[Image: Close up of James at the BRIT Awards. He is holding his left hand across the buttons of his suit jacket. You can see his ring clearly.]
WAIT! HOLY SHIT! I realized where I recognized the ring from! The only difference is that Regulus’s has red stones!
9:20pm
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@yourwildestdream
NO FUCKING WAY!
@dontwannagrowup
[Video: Regulus is sitting at a large piano that now sits in the middle of the stage. He is singing “You Are in Love”. He looks off to the side smiling brightly as he sings the words: “You can feel it on the way home, way home, you can see it with the lights out, lights out, you are in love, true love.”]
Regulus keeps looking off to the VIP tent…
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@sadbeautifultragic
[Video: The same song is playing. The camera is zoomed in on James in the VIP tent. His smile is wide while he watches the stage, eyes full of hearts. Regulus can be heard in the background singing the bridge of the song: “You two are dancing in a snow globe, 'round and 'round and he keeps the picture of you in his office downtown–” Sirius is standing beside James watching him with a gentle smirk.]
james looks absolutely fucking smitten. what if this song is about him? omg i don’t know if i’ll make it.
@iwishyouwould
OMG SURPRISE SONG HAPPENING NOW!!
9:32
@headfirstfearless
OMFG THE SURPRISE SONG IS BEGIN AGAIN! I CANT BREATH!
9:32
@LoveIsGood
[Image: It's slightly blurred, but you can see James is pictured. He still holds a smile but his cheeks and eyes look red and watery. Sirius is resting a hand on his shoulder.]
I think James is crying at begin again. We are getting fed tonight omg
@SiriusBlack ✅ - Story - 30 seconds
[Video: You can see James’s side profile. He has his hands resting on the bar in front of him and is crying while Regulus continues to sing “Begin Again”. His cheeks are slightly red and eyes glassy. He lifts a hand to wipe a tear off his cheek as Regulus sings: "You said you never met one boy who had as many ‘James Potter’ records as you but I do.” James releases a sharp breath and shakes his head slightly in amusement at the change in lyric before wiping even more tears away.]
@JamesPotter
@ImWonderstruck
SHUT THE FUCK UP! He changed the lyrics!!! As many “James Potter” records as you. I’m gonna die.
9:33pm
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@perfect4u
He did WHAT?!?!
9:34
@alotlikeatragedy
[Image: The VIP tent, but The Marauders are not visible. Other guests have moved to the front.]
The Marauders have left the tent!!! What the fuck is happening tonight?!
9:38
As he finished singing one of his older songs and prepared to move into the next, Regulus was absolutely vibrating. The crowd had been phenomenal thus far– certainly the loudest of any tour stop. It was evident that The Marauder’s presence, especially James’s, was heightening the energy as everyone waited for something to happen. Regulus changing the lyrics of “Begin Again” only lifted it further.
He let the applause die down a bit as he stood in the middle of the stage's long runway.
“Are you having a good time tonight London?” He asked, holding out his microphone as if it would pick up their response. The crowd answered in another wave of whooping applause.
“I don’t know if you’re all aware, but I just so happen to be from London–” The crowd erupted again. “Me and my brother were raised here, and this is also where we just so happened to meet some of our best friends as well as our partners– actually where are they?” He held a hand over his eyes to block the bright lights and playfully looked towards the VIP tent for the group he knew would no longer be there. The crowd began shrieking again, not letting his confirmation of having a partner go unnoticed.
After a few more seconds of Regulus pretending to look for The Marauders and wild cheers, the recognizable guitar riff of “Style” began.
He smiled as he turned around to see the image of Peter getting seated behind his usual drummers kit shining up on the stage’s screens. The smile grew even larger as the camera’s switched to follow the guests that had started to rise onto the stage. As they were revealed, Sirius played the opening of the song on his guitar, Remus held his bass ready to jump in, and James stood in between them looking all too proud.
“London! Please give a warm welcome to The Marauders!” Regulus shouted into the mic.
The crowd was uncontrollable as Remus and Peter finally joined Sirius in playing.
Though James usually played guitar alongside Sirius during their own shows, tonight his presence on stage served a different purpose.
Regulus walked down the runway towards him as he began singing.
Midnight, You come and pick me up, no headlights.
The crowd was so deafening that Regulus was almost positive they couldn’t hear him. But he didn’t really care. He couldn’t. Not when James was standing just paces away.
While Sirius and Remus had moved away from where they had entered, playing out towards the audience, James had stayed put in the center of the stage waiting for Regulus to finally meet him. Had changed into white t-shirt fit snugly around his toned torso, that contrasted Regulus’s own silky black button up. The shirt was paired with black trousers and a nice pair of loafers to match. His ring, along with a simple gold necklace that had a star hanging from it was the only jewelry he wore. Somebody had also clearly styled his hair a little after leaving the tent. God does he ever look good. Regulus thought as he continued singing.
I should just tell you to leave cause I, know exactly where it leads but I—
When he was finally just a step away, James stretched out a hand which Regulus took proudly, interlacing their fingers.
I watch us go ‘round and ‘round each time
They looked at each other for a moment with loving eyes, and deep blushes before Regulus began the chorus.
You got that James Dean daydream look in your eye
Regulus led the two of them back down the runway to where he had just been a minute before. The crowd went absolutely wild as they walked hand in hand, James hardly taking his eyes off of his fiancé the entire time, absolutely love drunk. If he was being honest, Regulus felt the same way.
They stopped in the middle of the runway again as the second verse began.
So it goes, he can’t keep his wild eyes on the road
Regulus turned back to face James again, dropping their hands to instead drape his arm over his partners shoulder.
Takes me home, lights are off he’s taking off his coat
James put a hand around Regulus’s waist in response, igniting a loud scream from the crowd. If they liked them simply touching one other they would love what came next. Regulus ignored them as he continued to sing towards James.
I say, “I heard, that you’ve been out and about with some other girl, some other girl.” He says–
James, looking smug, retrieved the microphone that had been resting in his back pocket and pulled it to his lips, singing the response line.
“What you heard is true but I, can’t stop thinking about you”
Regulus was beaming ear to ear. He ran his hand down the arm James held around his waist to grab his hand again as he finished the phrase.
I said “I’ve been there too a few times”
They walked down the rest of the runway to the beat of the music as the chorus rolled around again. But this time James was singing along, and taking over certain lines.
‘Cause you got that James Dean daydream look in your eye
Regulus sang.
And you’ve got that red lip classic thing that I like
James gave back, changing the pronouns to fit the call and response.
They continued as they reached the smaller stage at the runway's end, now pulled together tightly. Regulus even decided to be bold, running his hand down the front of James’s chest as he sang:
You got that long hair, slicked back, white t-shirt
James’s blush only intensified at the action, all the while looking positively delighted.
Regulus was sure that every moment of this would be spread across the internet in just a few short hours, but he couldn’t bring himself to care. Because what a lucky thing it was to be loved loudly by James Potter.
Take me home
They sang through the bridge before the chorus wrapped around for the last time, and sauntered back up to the main stage.
It was there that they finished the song just as they had begun this whole elaborate ordeal; together. They held tight to each other as they sang the final lines.
And when we go crashing down we come back every time.
‘Cause we never go out of style. We never go out of style.
By the time the last few notes rang through the speakers, Sirius and Remus had made their way back towards the newly confirmed couple to form a closing image. Regulus had his arm resting over James’s shoulder again and their chests were pressed together. James had the goofiest look of bliss on his face and Regulus was sure he matched it. He had never felt happier.
As the crowd erupted once more into a feverish round of screaming and applause, Regulus pulled the taller boy’s lips down towards his own. The entire thing felt euphoric. Even though there were thousands of people watching them, James was the only one that mattered. This was all that mattered.
As they moved apart, Regulus began registering the noise of the audience again. Sirius, Remus, as well as Peter who had come to join them, were giving their own whoops and hollers of approval.
After basking in the joy, and James’s sweet gaze for a few more moments, Regulus turned to face the audience again, moving his arm to rest around James’s waist. He pulled his microphone up to his mouth addressing them.
“Everyone, please give it up for my wonderful fiancé James, and The Marauders!”
He and James chuckled towards each other as the crowd was sent into another tizzy. James waved to them in thanks, and the rest of The Marauders followed suit before turning to head backstage where they would be led to the spot where they could watch the final few songs of the show.
James pulled Regulus into a tight hug and placed a kiss into his hair before he started to follow his bandmates.
It was a terrible feeling watching him go. Now everything was out in the open, Regulus didn’t want to spend a minute away from James’s side. It seemed his partner was feeling the same way.
Just as Regulus lifted his microphone to transition into a new song, he felt the sudden weight of James colliding with his back and his hands sliding around his waist hugging him tightly. Regulus turned his head in shock just to be met with James’s lips against his own once again.
“I love you.” James said, unknowingly into Regulus’s still raised microphone. It was only when the crowd gave a warm response to the words that he realized his mistake and bashfully loosened the hug.
Regulus just laughed before kissing his blushed cheek, and continuing on.
“I love you too.” He said, also into the microphone, easing some of James’s embarrassment, before teasing him further. “Now get off my stage.”
@slammingscreendoor
[Image: Sirius, Remus, and James on stage after they rose from the lift.]
AHHHHH OMG! I CAN’T BELIEVE IT!
9:45pm
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@urmean
STOP IT! Say sike right now!!!!
9:45
@theprincess
[Video: Regulus grabbing James’s hand as he meets him on the stage.]
We have #jegulus contact! I’m going to faint!
9:25pm
@hopeistreacherous
[Video: James and regulus have reached the middle of the runway. James retrieves his microphone and begins singing.]
JAMES IS SINGING!!! Holy shit this is too much!
9:26
@NextChapter
[Image: James and Regulus are standing at the end of the runway close together. Regulus is singing and James just looks happy to be there.]
James looks so whipped omfg I don’t think we’ve ever seen him like this
9:27
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@theluckyone
[Video: The same moment from a different angle. You can see Regulus’s face more clearly and how he blushes when James starts to sing.]
Regulus looks just as bad. God they are so cute.
9:27
@fasterthanthewind
[Image: James and Regulus are now back on the main stage standing pressed together, seconds before kissing.]
Find someone who looks at you the way they look at each other
9:29
@crookedlove
[Video: James running back to Regulus and hugging him from behind before leaving the stage.]
And they are ENGAGED! Tonight just gets better and better.
9:31
@them ✅
[Image: Regulus and James kissing at the end of “ Style”. The Marauders are in the background clapping and cheering.]
Singer Regulus Black and James Potter, guitar player and vocalist for The Marauders, confirm their rumoured relationship in style at Black’s concert tonight in London. Read more here: link
10:31pm
@SiriusBlack ✅ - Story - 13 minutes
Music: The Marauders - Perfect
[Image: Taken from behind, Regulus has clearly just left the stage and is walking down the long arena hallway with an arm around James’s waist. James returns the gesture with an arm around Regulus’s shoulders. They are looking at each other in complete fondness.]
proud is an understatement
@JamesPotter @RegulusBlack
Story - 10 minutes
Music: Regulus Black - State Of Grace (Acoustic Version)
[Image: Regulus and James now sit on the back of a golf cart. They are still backstage. James has his hands on either side of Regulus’s face and is pulling him into a sweet kiss. Regulus smiles into it.]
@JamesPotter @RegulusBlack
@JamesPotter ✅ - Instagram
11:13pm
[Image 1: James and Regulus standing at the end of the stage’s runway during their performance of “ Style ”. Regulus has his hand on James’s chest and they are looking at each other with nothing but pure love in their eyes.]
[Image 2: James has Regulus pulled into a tight hug backstage after the show. It is clear the lights had not yet come up. You can see neither of their faces as Regulus has his tucked into James’s shoulder, and James has his hidden into the top of Regulus’s hair.]
[Image 3: Regulus is sleeping peacefully in a large armchair, covered in a fluffy throw blanket, with a book discarded beside him. A golden patch of sunlight covers his face as it shines through the window beside him.]
[Image 4: James and Regulus are sitting curled together on an old floral sofa in matching Christmas pajamas. The multi coloured tree lights and a few candles are the only thing illuminating the room. James is laughing ridiculously at something and Regulus is staring up at him beaming.]
[Image 5: They are on a beach and the picture was clearly taken from a phone that has been propped up in the sand. Regulus’s hair is longer, and he stands on a baby blue picnic blanket covering his face with his hands. James is on one knee in front of him holding a black ring box.]
[Image 6: Regulus’s hair is even longer than it was in the last photo. He sits on what is obviously a hotel bed, surrounded by its white sheets and pillows as he plays guitar. He is wearing one of James’s old hoodies and looks absolutely peaceful.]
best 2 years of my life <3 can't wait for the rest of it @RegulusBlack
#jegulus
@RegulusBlack ✅ - Instagram
11:17
[Image 1: Another photo Sirius took of Regulus and James walking together after the show. In this one Regulus is leaning his head leaning against James’s shoulder and James is planting a kiss on the top of his head.]
[Image 2: James is laying shirtless, propped on his left elbow in a bed with grey linen sheets. He holds a cup of coffee in his right hand as he twists his head and neck to look out the open window behind him. In the rays of sun that are coming through it you can see the steam coming off of the mug, and his ring shining.]
[Image 3: James is sitting at a bay window table in a coffee shop. His hair is much shorter. The porcelain cup in front of him sits empty, and has coffee stains around the rim. He is laughing and hiding his face from the camera with his hands.]
I watched it begin again @JamesPotter