
The Beginning, or Is It?
James and Lily. That's how it's been since 5th year. Lily and James, James and Lily. Thats all everyone knew. For now.
Regulus sat in the library in silence, reading his book in silence as the familiar rustle of students studying filled the space. The library smelled of dusty papers and old ink, the place echoing every little sound made. Regulus' bright emerald eyes, dulled only by the tire of the weight of his family's expectations, were scanning the withered book in his hands. His curly black hair untamed from the hours he spent reading. His pale skin was a contrast to the yellowing color of the old walls around. He was reading the first edition of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. One of his favorite past times as he avoided thinking about the plans made by his parents for his life. He was deep into reading when he heard the familiar laugh of one James Fleamont Potter. James was walking through the library stacks looking for trouble by the looks of him. James turns the corner of the final stack and the pale complected boy in the corner catches his eye. A bright, dopey smile spreads across his face, his chocolatey brown eyes glittering in the low light as he strutted over to Regulus.
"Hey Reggie," James says with a mischievous glint in his eyes.
"It's Regulus," Regulus responds with annoyance, rolling his emerald eyes. The very action sending confusing flutters in James' stomach.
"What are you reading, cariño?" James asks with a smirk as he slides into the seat next to Regulus. Regulus raises a brow of suspicion as he glances at James.
"A book, I know it might be an unfamiliar object to you," Regulus replies with cheeky sass, holding back a smirk of his own.
"I know what a book is, cariño, I was trying to ask what book you were reading" James replies, sounding like a personified golden retriever. Regulus rolls his eyes, turning the book to show James the cover. James chuckles.
"Well, I guess Baby Black isn't as talkative as his friends" James says playfully. Regulus glances at James with annoyance, a singular brow raised.
"Well at least my friends know when to shut up" Regulus says coldly. James' smile falters before it picks up again.
"So, have you had anyone catch your eyes? A girl who makes your heart flutter? Or a guy?" James asks with interest.
"Don't you have some immature prank to pull?" Regulus asks, trying to change the subject.
"Nope, I save my immature pranks for the weekend" James retorts with a smirk, biting his lip to keep from smirking too hard. Regulus feels something drop in his stomach as he sees James pull his plump bottom lip between his white teeth. Regulus' brain short circuits for a moment before he recovers, putting his face back into his book.
"Well go bother someone else" Regulus mumbles. Before James could reply, Lily Evans and Sirius walks over.
"Hey love," Lily says, smiling softly at James, taking his hand and pulling him up. James gives her a dopey smile, leaning in the kiss her cheek.
"Amor" He says softly, letting Lily pull him as she heads off, James following her like a needy lapdog. Regulus scowls slightly into his book, not because he didn't like Lily, but because he felt jealous. But he wasn't jealous just over Lily, but also James. His heart aching, despite how much he insists its cold.
"Are you alright?" Sirius asks. Even if Regulus acted like he hated him, he loves his brother and would do anything to help him.
"I'm fine, Sirius" Regulus huffs, rolling his eyes. Sirius lets out a small sigh of defeat before nodding. Sirius turns and walks away, a hint of hurt in his eyes at his brother's cold treatment.
Sirius leaves Regulus to go follow Lily and James. He finds them in the courtyard, talking in whispers. They go silent as they see him walking over.
"Your heterosexuality does not have to make a public appearance" Sirius says playfully.
"We are both queer, Sirius," Lily scoffs slightly.
"So?" Sirius replies, sitting down on the bench next to James.
"What were you talking about before I came over?" Sirius asks them with a raised brow. James flushes slightly, not meeting his eyes.
"How cute your brother is," Lily says bluntly, smirking mischievously. Sirius scrunches his nose up in disgust and protectiveness.
"He's off limits" Sirius says sternly. Lily rolls her eyes glancing at James, who still refused to meet anyone's eyes.
"You know you have no control over who your brother sees or doesn't see?" Lily challenges. Sirius eyes darken.
"If either of you touch him, I'll cut off James' dick" Sirius says bluntly. James' eyes widen.
"What?! Why my dick?" He exclaims.
"Because Lily doesn't have one," Sirius shrugs. Lily chuckles to herself, patting James on the shoulder.
"Oh come on Siri, don't be like that," Lily says playfully.
"I'm not kidding, I will start cutting off dicks" Sirius says, being dead Sirius. James huffs, crossing his arms. Remus walks over with a small smirk, walking behind Sirius. His hand wraps Sirius' neck from behind, the possessive grip pulling Sirius' head back. Remus smirks down at his boyfriend as Sirius looks up at him with doe eyes, a smile creeping up on his face.
"Hey amour," Sirius says softly. Remus smiles leaning down and pressing a soft kiss to his lover's lips.
"Remus, tell your boyfriend he can't control who his brother dates" Lily says, Remus chuckles.
"Are you still trying to convince him that you two would be good to Regulus?" Remus asks knowingly. James nods with a huff.
"Well, there's nothing I can do to help you. If I take sides, my hot boyfriend won't cuddle me," Remus teases, causing the stoic Sirius Black to flush. James rolls his eyes, used to being the third wheel to the two gays he was sat next to.
Lily and James sit in the Gryffindor common room, Lily sitting across James' lap as he holds her outer thigh. Remus was in the back corner, reading a book and playing with Sirius' hair. Sirius was straddling Remus's lap, his face pushed into the side of his neck as he naps. James was smiling at Lily as he gently rubs circles into her thigh. She smiles down as him before gently capturing his lips. Her hand rested on the side of his neck as she deepens the kiss. James smiles into the kiss, his free hand resting on the side of her face as he leans into her touch. A soft gasp leaves him as he feels her top teeth nip into his bottom lip, a low groan leaving his throat. Lily pulls away with a cheeky smirk, desire shimmering in her green eyes.
"Hmm, amor," James says, trailing his lips down her neck slowly. Lily bites her bottom lip before grabbing James by the hair, tugging him back by his brown hair. James eyes flicker with lust and a hint of submission.
"Your room" Lily says, her words weren't a question, more like a command. James instantly grabs her by the hips, hauling her up as he stands, carrying her to his room. Remus rolls his eyes as he sees the scene before him, knowing what was about to happen.