James Potter woke up very confused.
He was used to having weird dreams, he had a very strong imagination and he always made his friend laugh telling them about his dreams. But he had never had a dream about Regulus Black. Regulus Black, as in his bestfriend's baby brother.
In the dream Regulus was wearing a very fun attire: Knee-lenght jeans, a grey v-neck t-shirt and a weird red muggle hat. He had seen hats like that on muggle teenagers... they wore them backwards, Remus said they were called Bassball? Ballbase?
Regulus was in a white room and was singing in a very weird way, more like speaking very fast than singing. And James remembered very well the song, it said
"Statistics yup, statistics yup yup" and then "ms Lawton ms Lawton" repeated hundreds of times.
He knew there were other stanzas in the song, but he remembered some lines saying:
"I'm a statistical wonder. A statistical gem. One in a zillion 'bouta net a million fruity colours on these numbers call it a chameleon".
And while Regulus was singing those words, he kept dancing in a really weird way, shaking his arms over his head.
At breakfast table, Sirius couldn't stop laughing about James' dream.
- Who's Ms Lawton? - Peter asked while Sirius wasn't even able to speak anymore, he almost had tears running on his face.
- I have no idea - James answered smiling.
- And what's the connection between Regulus and statistics? - Remus questioned confusingly.
The following night, James had another dream about Regulus.
This time Regulus wasn't alone, he was with one of his bestfriend - Evan Rosier.
Evan had half white half blue hair and he was wearing a orange tracksuit with multiple silver necklaces. Regulus was wearing a white tank top and white jeans, he had pink hair and tatoos, one on his cheek rapresenting a black cat face.
Regulus had said in a very american accent: - Okay, hold up. You gon' respect this. Check it.
Then a weird beat started playing and the song went on like this:
Evan screamed: "Yeet"
And Regulus: Skirt" and then other weird phrases like "Roll that"
And that went on and on until Evan shouted: "You never loved me mom, but I needed you woaah"
Then Barty Crouch, another one of his friends, slapped both of them in the face, while Dorcas Meadows stared confused at them holding a paper.
And the dream ended with Regulus saying "Yo chill man come on" and Barty slapping him again in the face.
When he woke up, confusion had completely dominated his mind. Dreaming of Regulus Black singing twice in a row? that was weird. Weird enough he decided not to tell anyone about it cause he knew the comments would have been crazy.
Since Sirius and Remus had come out as a couple and as queers, James had been accused of homosexuality too many times. And he didn't want Sirius to think he had a crush on Regulus. He didn't, that was just a coincidence.
The third night he dreamed of Regulus again.
Once again, he was singing. But this time it was even weirder.
Instead of his dark mid lenght hair, his hair was blond and short. He was wearing blue trousers and a white tank top with a star-shaped window showing his abdomen underneath.
In the dream James was laying in a bed in the infirmary.
An unknown voice said: - Great, what does he look like?
And James felt a strong ache at his head and said: -It's just a guy, but like a gay guy?
Regulus shaked his head and commented: - No no no, not just any gay guy homie, it's me Troye Sivan! Let's go!
And then he started performing this weird dance and James was just laying confused in the bed.
James screamed: -He's moving? he's dancing?
At some point Regulus turned and showed the back of his red underwear. James heard people screaming of excitement. What the fuck?
The unknown voice spoke again: -It's okay James, ask him what he is.
- What are you? - James shouted - Are you a demon??
- No, not quite girlie, I'm an australian youtube twink - and then continued in other words James couldn't understand or remember. (Author note: I can't find the clip with subtitles and English is not my native language so I have no idea what he says. If someone knows I'd be glad to hear it.)
Then Regulus disappeared, after screaming: -Bye diva!
The voice said: Okay James, what did he tell you?
- He said his name is Troye Sivan.
- Oh no - the voice said before Sirius threw a pillow on his head and James woke up.
- Who's Troye Sivan? - Sirius asked.
James was still trying to recover from his dream. - What do you know about Troye Sivan?
- Who's she? Who's name were you mumbling in your sleep with such a sweet and lovely tone?
Remus came out of the bathroom. - Who's Troye Sivan? Isn't she a Ravenclaw girl?
- No - James said - That's Sylvia Trace. And eww... no I wasn't having a dream about her.
Sirius grinned. - Ooo, so it was that kind of dream?
James shook his head and shouted: - No! it wasn't any kind of dream.
- So who is Troye Sivan? You have a crush on her?
- Troye Sivan is a guy.
- So you have a crush on this guy Troye Sivan?
James was getting more and more confused, it was like some kind of awakement had started in his mind. - I don't know? Maybe?
Did he have a crush on Regulus Black? Also known as Troye Sivan?
During the day he couldn't get his mind off the dream. What was happening?
And his friends, they kept bothering him about his secret crush Troye Sivan. But James' had was still figuring out that:
1. He had a crush on Regulus Black
2. He had recurring dreams about him performing and singing
To escape from the other Marauders, he decided to leave the common room and study a bit in the library.
As soon as he entered, he completely regretted his action.
Sitting alone at a table was Regulus Black, Troye Sivan, his best friend's brother, the guy he had a crush on.
But James was a impulsive person, and he knew he had to do something.
- Hi Reggie
- Hi James - Regulus answered without moving his head from the book he was underlining.
- Can I ask you something?
Regulus closed his book. - You just did. But you can ask me another question If you have one.
- Yes, who's Ms Lawton? and Troye Sivan? and what does Yeet skirt mean? - James knew he sounded crazy, but at this point he was crazy.
- James, I think I deserve an explanation after this exploit of yours.
James took a long breath. -It's a long story, are you sure?
- Am I going to regret this?
James noticed how his skin was feeling Regulus' presence. Maybe he had always had a crush on him. He knew he was a bit weak about him, but maybe it wasn't a brotherly thing after all. He felt his heart burning.
- Definitely
Regulus smiled. What a nice view, it made James feel lucky as the younger boy rarely smiled.
- So, I've had dreams about you. Not... that kind of dreams. But dreams in which you dance and sing weird shit? And you say your name is Troye Sivan?
Regulus put his head between his hands.
- Oh no, I know exactly why. Or at least I have suspitions that have a high probability of being true. I'm sorry James, follow me.
And then Regulus stood up and started walking away in a very fast and angry way.
James was able to reach him in a few and he didn't even need to walk that rapidly as Regulus was visibly shorter than him.
- Bastards! - Regulus screamed as soon as they left the castle and reached the long poarch.
Near the fench stood two of Regulus' dearest friends: Evan Rosier and Barty Crouch, smoking suspiciously long cigarettes.
As soon as they saw James and Regulus they exploded in laughs.
- We knew this was going to happen.
Regulus was mad of spleen. - Did you use that charm on Potter?
- What charm? - James said, not receiving any answer.
- We just wanted to help you - Barty said - We thought Potter would enjoy some nocturnal view of you. Didn't you Potter?
Regulus was blushing so much he looked like he was about to explode.
Evan put his hand on Regulus' shoulder. - Don't worry Reggie, you had your clothes on. But you enjoyed it Jamie?
- Come on Regulus - Barty said - We wanted to help you.
James was stunned, they were guilty of his dreams. They made him realize he had a crush on Regulus.
- Help him with what? - James asked.
Evan was about to speak when Regulus interrupted him. - Well, at this point I can just tell you as you're going to know anyway.
Regulus couldn't look at him in the eyes. - We're leaving - Barty said, holding Evan's hand as they walked away.
- James - Regulus said - I've had a crush on you, for a long time. And Evan and Barty... I think they got tired of me telling them about it.
James tried to answer but he couldn't, so Regulus kept talking. - And I understand you don't like me so you don't have to worry about me. I won't talk to you and I promise I won't bother you in any way.
James hold his hand. - Reggie - he took a long breath - I... You don't have to worry. Really. I think I've had a crush on you since I met you. I just couldn't really figure it out. But If you like me as well...
Regulus kissed him. James never thought he would ever be this brave.
That night, James dreamt of him another time. It wasn't the last though. He was going to dream of him many many times again.
Regulus had long brown hair and was wearing a lime green tracksuit. He, and all of the people behind him, were attached to a sort of weird elastic structure. And Regulus was a sort of gym teacher, and he screamed strange movements they all repeated swinging in the air.
The group comprehended James, Sirius, Remus, Peter, Barty, Evan and "Troye Sivan" Regulus from the night before. That Regulus was going to haunt him for so long.
James woke up smiling.