Astrology
“Are you sure this is a good way to spend our summer?” Barty groaned as he Regulus and Dorcas walked into the entrance of the summer camp that they’d be working at for the next few weeks.
Regulus honestly didn’t expect to ever be somewhere like this, but ever since he moved out of his house and moved into Pandora and Evan’s when he was 18 a lot of things have become unexpected.
Pandora had managed to convince Barty, Regulus and Dorcas to help out with her and Evan at the camp this year, even though those three are the last possible people you would trust with kids. But for 20 year old university students, they’d take any chance at money they can get.
“It’ll be fun.” Dorcas insisted. “Plus we all get to spend some time together.” She smiled and spread her arms, pulling both boys in for a hug.
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The summer camp was utterly massive, there were dozens of volunteers and the place would be swarming with groups of kids from ages six all the way up to sixteen tomorrow.
Another thing he’d forgotten to mention about this camp, his brother and his idiotic group of friends have been working here for years.
Regulus and Sirius had fixed their relationship, mostly. But Regulus has never actually met his friends, nor does he want to. He’s actually glad his parents separated him and Sirius at school, at least he didn’t have to deal with this lot.
“We will be assigning pairs before the kids arrive.” The leader spoke. “Each pair will live together and run group activities together.” She spoke. “Barty Crouch and Evan Rosier.” An excited squeal came from Barty. “Lily Evans and Pandora Rosier.” Pandora beamed and turned to stare at a smiling red head.
The list went on, Dorcas got paired with a blonde called Marlene. Both girls awkwardly shuffled towards each other. “Lastly, Regulus Black and James Potter in cabin 6.”
Fuck no. No- he’s not doing this with him. He’s heard so much about him from Sirius which just makes him hate him even more, he doesn’t want to be anywhere near that man. “You’ll be managing the 13-14 group.” Pointing at Regulus then to Potter, she smiled and put her clipboard down, leaving the group to find their partners.
He took a few steps backwards, hiding behind the crowd of people and praying that it takes Potter a while to find him. He stalked around to find cabin number six, it was by the edge of the woods and near a wide blue lake.
With a sigh he opened the already unlocked door and walked into the room, collapsing onto one of the two beds in the corner of the room.
It was so small in here, one small bathroom through a door in the back, a small kitchen in one corner and two beds placed on opposite sides on the back wall.
His friends knocked on ten minutes later, he sent them off and told them he’d talk to them tomorrow.
Thankfully, no one came to the hut after that until sunset.
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Regulus sat on the pier, his baggy jeans rolled up just below his knees and his feet dangling into the ice cold water.
The sun had set, the sky turning a dark colour as the stars came out, the cloudless sky scattered with constellations. It was quiet, the only noises around him being the sound of the birds songs and the lapping of the smooth water.
Until the sound of leaves crunching came from behind him, footsteps sounding louder and louder until they stopped and a voice started speaking.
“Regulus, right?” The person spoke as they sat next to him.
Regulus didn’t want to answer, he knew who it was. He just nodded and hummed. It’s-
“James Potter, nice to meet you.” He held his hand out for Regulus to shake.
Hesitating and glaring at the hand, Potter spoke again. “I don’t bite.” He chuckled.
Regulus wanted to jump into the lake, damn Potter for being so nice. He was trying to be hateful right now but the tan, brunette and shockingly good looking man was making it really fucking hard right now.
With a sigh, Regulus took his hand, shook it and slipped his hand away instantly, going back to glaring at the water.
“I’ve heard so much about you from Sirius.” Potter smiled. “He loves talking about you.”
Regulus felt his ears prick up. “Really?” He spoke with a light to his grey eyes.
“It’s always ‘my little brother’ this and ‘Reggie’ that.” He laughed again, Regulus tried to ignore how much he loved his laugh.
Regulus nodded and went silent, now staring up at the very visible stars in the night sky. Ignoring the person next to him for a good five minutes before he got irritated at why he won’t just leave him alone.
“Why are you still here?” He snapped and looked over at the older boy, who was staring at the sky with a puzzled look.
The brunette shrugged, not taking his eyes away from the sky. “Do you like all this astrology stuff?” He asked and pointed at the sky.
“Astronomy.” Regulus corrected.
“Sirius tried to teach me about it, I didn’t really listen though.” Potter carried on as he narrowed his eyes at one of the brighter stars. “Is that the Sirius star?” He questioned and pointed upwards.
“That’s Arcturus.” Regulus spoke as he flicked his feet around in the water, even at night the air was surprisingly warm.
Potter made an ah sound and nodded. “H-“
Regulus cut off whatever he was about to say as he stood up. “I’m off to bed.” He walked along the pier, wet footprints marking the dry wood.
“Oh.” Potter sounded almost, disappointed? Strange. “Goodnight!” He yelled.
He wasn’t going to respond, but he walked a few steps in silence before breaking it. “Goodnight.” He spoke with a look over his shoulder and walked into the house.