Chapter 4
Sirius didn't look too happy about the fact that Regulus called himself Tonks. Of course, he didn't know Andromeda married Ted. They weren't in touch since she ran away to Europe.
But Regulus was a name you don't hear every day. Yes, he did assume that Dahlia would change her name into Regulus. Thats what she used to say when they were kids. How Sirius would call him. And he maybe did stalk his family for some time after running away but thats irrelevant.
Sirius made sure his hopes don't try to escape from his heart to his head because thinking he might have just saw his brother didn't exactly put up with him
o, instead of asking any further questions, he just smiled and gave him a nod. ,,Regulus, like the star, right?"
,,Yes." He said simply although he stiffened at the acknowledgement. He wasn't really a simple man. Just dry and mean.
,,Bright star. Heart of the lion. Great one indeed." Sirius himself didn't exactly realize how far he was pushing.
The younger boy tried to ignore him by looking away with simple ,,Mhm"
And in panic, Regulus opened his phone and typed emergency message to Barty hoping he isn't shagging evan at the moment. To his luck, he wasn't because abaout 5 to 10 minutes of the uncomftorable silence Barty entered the room. Dramatically, of course. ,,Yo, Reggie, love, come on, I've been looking for you forever. Do not tell me you suddenly bacame popular!''
God he is impossible. Now he wants to play love birds. ,,I told you I am with a friend, Barty!'' Regulus basically yelled, matching his chaotic behaviour.
,,Do I look like i guve a single fuck? No. Now get your motherfucking ass here before i drag you out myself'' Regulus tried his hardest not to grin from ear to ear, and succeeded. Barty also. It was funny, to be honest. But to the Marauders it wasn't.
Before anyone could comment, Barty's hand was already on Regulus' waist. Thight and protective grip. Possesive. ,,Tell me, princess, what got you so nearvous, hm?'' Regulus pushed his hand away, trying to ignore his smug face. And the nickname-he was used to it.
,,Nothing... I was bored''
,,Regulus, for fuck's sake, you can lie better than that, and we both know it.''
,,Tell you later, when you sober up.'' Regulus assured Barty before leaving him so he doesn't have to listen to make out session he and his boyfriend have.
Walking out of the house - back to ''his'' spot on balcony Regulus pulled out a cigarette. He wasn't really addicted - just liked the feeling of stuffed lungs. If you asked him not to smoke for a week, monthy, year or for life he could do it. But wouldn't. Theres no explanation. It is how it is
And soon after the party died and everyone was on their way home. First Regulus finds Evan and Barty. Both normal enough. Then they look for the girls. Pandora was with Dorcas, thats what they knew. And when they found them and drove home, Regulus was alone again.