Chapter 5
Barty had dropped off the clothes Regulus was supposed to be wearing tonight around 45 minutes ago but as per usual Barty is still spread out across on Regulus’ sofa talking about something that Regulus was not paying attention to.
“Reg are you even listening?” Barty exclaimed as if Regulus had just committed a devastating crime.
“what? yes i was listening.” Regulus replies turning to face Barty to see a glimpse of the remaining eye roll on Barty’s face.
“i was talking about the party tonight, apparently pandoras brother is not gonna be there!”
“shame, does that mean i dont have to come anymore?”
“ugh no reg you dont understand how fit he is though! do you think i could persuade pandora to get him to come?” Barty replies completely ignoring Regulus’ question while flailing his arms around.
“Sure”
“very helpful Regulus, anyway im going now because i need to look sexy for tonight” Barty sighs as he stands up and then winks at Regulus with a grin on his face.
“never do that again.”
***
James: hey reggie
reggie<3: Hello.
James: i just fell down the stairs..
reggie<3: Im not even gonna ask.
James: well im going to tell you anyways
reggie<3: Of course you are.
James: so it was an ordinary day like any other
reggie<3: Dramatic.
James: I AM NOT DRAMATIC.
reggie<3: Right.
James: okay continuing on so i was walking down the stairs looking at my phone because i was about to message you
reggie<3: I see.
James: yea so i was thinking about you and then i just like tumbled down the stairs
reggie<3: Well that wasn’t very smart was it?
James: im fine though thanks for asking
reggie<3: Are you okay?
James: no i actually think i may have broken my ankle…
reggie<3: Go to the hospital?!?
James: maybe
reggie<3: You hurt my brain.
James: i could say the same for you
reggie<3: You dont have a brain.
James: wow i see how it is.
reggie<3: …You literally broke your ankle falling down the stairs.
James: FAIR POINT ANYWAYS
reggie<3: Sorry i have to go, i need to get ready for that party im going to.
James: SHIT I FORGOT ABOUT MY PARTY HOW AM I GONNA GET THERE
reggie<3: You dont have to go? You just broke your ankle.
James: hmm idk my brother really wanted me to go
reggie<3: Rest.
***
Barty had turned up at Regulus’ flat again, only this time to pick him up and take him to this ridiculous party.
“Regulus Black! man you’re looking good” Barty exclaims, throwing his hands in the air.
Regulus rolls his eyes and readjusts the suit that Barty had let him borrow, it was a full black suit and tie, all of which, Regulus and ironed and made sure there was no creases.
“shut up and get in the car.”
“Man, oh, man let me tell you something” Barty says practically eyeing up Regulus.
“Barty.”
“I’ve never seen a man this handsome walking the streets, you’re going to get arrested because you’re killing all the ladys!”
“you know full well i do not like-“
“look at that!” Barty says pointing at a elderly woman walking on the opposite side of the road. “pow pow!”
“oh my god.” Regulus pulls Barty into the car and slams the door on him.
“wow vicious much”
“you know i dont even want to go to this party” regulus sighs dramatically and leans backs in the seat.
“i think you’ve mentioned it once or twice yeah”
“yeah yeah, did you get pandora to make her brother come?” regulus asks slightly intrigued.
“i certainly want to make her brother c-“
“dont you dare finish that sentence.”
“in that case, i certainly want to make him finish”
Regulus goggles at him “i dont have words for you Barty, none, zero, nada, zilch.”
Barty simply grins at him and focuses on the road.
After sitting in silence for a few minutes Barty glances at regulus “soooo..” he tries.
“no” regulus answers quickly and turns the radio on, he is certainly not one for small talk.
“okay okay” Barty saying putting his hands up in surrender.
“HANDS ON THE STEERING WHEEL!” Regulus practically screeches.
“oh my god” Barty bursts out laughing.
“Do not! you almost killed me!”
“did not”
“did too”
“did not”
“did t- wait no i am not doing this with you” regulus replies shocked with himself “just focus on the road”
“will do sir!”
“you’re lucky i tolerate you otherwise you would have no friends” regulus sighs jokingly.
Barty gasps and clutches his chest with one hand “no, no, no, no Regulus my dear! i fear its the opposite!”
“i have friends.”
“do you….”
“yes!”
“okay okay you have friends!”
“yeah i know i do”
“right end of you have friends! look we’re here anyways come on get out”
Regulus gives him a weary look.
“Come on you wont die”
“you dont know that.”
The two of them were greeted at the front door and lead inside by a girl, who regulus assumed was pandora as she fit the description Barty had given him.
“Barty! im glad you made it” Pandora said happily, she then turned to Regulus “Regulus is it? im pandora lovely to meet you!”
“hi, yes nice to meet you as well” regulus spoke deadpanned but it didn’t seem to have any effect on pandora as she continued to glide down the hallway.
Inside the house was rather nice, well Regulus thought the outside was really nice as well but it was in a pleasant neighbourhood so it should be.
“just through here!”
Pandora opened a door which seemingly went to a kitchen. There was music and a low hum of chatter coming from inside so Regulus assumed there was already multiple who had arrived before him.
He entered the kitchen, following Barty and Pandora. There were strobe lights coming from one of the corners where a group of girls were gathered.
“Barty-“
“its fine Reg come on”
Regulus gave him an unsure look but continued to follow him.
They walked over to a mixed group of people who Barty was seemingly very comfortable with.
“hey guys this is regulus!” Barty introduced him to the others very enthusiastically.
They all greeted him with a “hi” and “hello” and introduced themselves they then moved on with their conversations.
“im upset James couldn’t make it hes always fun at parties” a blonde girl named Marlene, who was hanging of another girl who introduced herself as Dorcas, said frowning.
“yeah what was it that happened again?” a boy named peter piped up.
“i think he said something to do with his ankle im not sure though” Marlene replied.
Regulus’ heart skipped a beat. Nope. Not happening today.
“Barty im going to the toilet”
“kay im gonna stay here” he replied not really paying attention.
Regulus nodded and walked away from the group, he walked down the hallway he came in from and froze.
what.
the.
fuck.
It could just be a coincidence.
Right?!?
James is a common name and Marlene said she wasn’t certain it was something to do with his ankle.
He exhaled and rubbed his face roughly with his palms.
He’s being dramatic as usual and its just a coincidence, he needs to go back in there.
Which is what he was going to do until someone brushed past him.
Regulus looked up to see who it was and he was met with a mirror of him.
except its not him.
It couldn’t be.
This person had longer hair and he was wearing a beaten up leather jacket. He also had chipped black nail polish on and smudged eyeliner.
No.
No.
No.
No.
No.
No.
No.
No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No.
“Regg-“
“No.”