Chapter 15
"I think I've had enough." Regulus said, He and Sirius were currently in his room, and Sirius was going through the wardrobe, the two had been talking, and had been doing their best to help each other, Sirius had been helping him with his hair, and Regulus had been getting Sirius ready for the wedding. It was finally the day.
Regulus watched his brother, he was nervous, and excited. "what do you mean you've had enough?" Sirius asked him.
"I mean I've had enough of you, you've been trying to find something for me to wear for the last hour."
Sirius turned and faced him, he was wearing his shirt, his pants and shoes were already on, and he was looking through the closet, he had absolutely no reason to. There were only a few shirts, and some pants. and nothing would be worn for the night, and the ceremony was going to be at a chapel, not a ballroom, so there was no need for him to be so stressed.
He knew it was only because his brother was trying to keep his mind off of the night ahead. even though it would go smoothly without any issues. Remus and Sirius would be married, and the two of them would consummate their union, and then they would leave to spend their honeymoon, and there would be dinner. and Regulus and James would leave, and Regulus would go back to his and the newly Lupin's home and James would go back to his manner. and they would see eachother again soon.
It had been a few weeks since Regulus and James had started seeing each other. The two of them would meet every now and then. sometimes it would be just the two of them, and other times it would be them with Remus and Sirius, or them with the marauders, as Regulus had come to call the four, though he was not sure he would ever get the hang of pranking. he had a feeling he was going to end up with a black eye sooner or later.
Regulus knew that Remus and Sirius would not be attending any balls for the foreseeable future, they had told him that they were going to spend some time together, and Regulus had a feeling that it was just a cover, he had no clue what the two were doing, and he was not sure he wanted to know.
he did not need to know.
"im just making sure you have a nice outfit."
"im not going to be attending the ball, there is no reason to worry about a nice outfit." Regulus said to him, "come on Sirius. Its time, im sure hes not going to leave you at the altar" he reasoned with the other boy.
"But what if he does, what if he is scared, and he runs away, and then we aren't married and then I'm not happy and you won't have a brother in law?" Sirius was rambling, and Regulus could see the tears in his eyes, and the worry, and the anxiety.
"He loves you" Regulus said, his voice firm, Sirius turned and looked at him, his dark eyes staring into his own, "and you love him, and he is not going to run away, because you are both madly in love and it's disgusting but nice. so get fucking dressed and lets get this started. Don't make me and James drag you there." he threatened him.
Sirius laughed, "you really love him."
"I don't know what youre talking about," Regulus denied.
"you do. and it's fine. He loves you too."
"you're so stupid"
"you wish you were as smart as me"
"Never"
Sirius smiled, and Regulus smiled back. his brother grabbed his coat and put it on, Regulus did the same, and the two of them made their way downstairs. The carriage had arrived, and Regulus helped his brother get into the carriage, they rode to the church, it was a long journey, and the ride was filled with a comfortable silence.
the two boys stared out the window, Regulus could see the scenery flying by.
"So when can I expect James to ask me permission for your hand?" Sirius asked him, Regulus felt his face heat up, his cheeks a bright red. "I'm not going to get married. Sirius."
"oh, but why not. I'm sure he would look so handsome in a suit."
"Sirius, shut up."
"what. I'm not wrong, I know how much you care about him. and how much he cares about you, and it's obvious the two of you love each other, and it's a good match. plus i know he's packing an absolute mon-" Sirius told him.
"Quiet yourself Sirius!" he yelled at him.
Sirius started laughing, his brother had a grin on his face, and Regulus knew he was teasing him. Regulus was not sure what was so funny, but he was glad his brother was in a better mood.
They arrived at the church. It was a nice and quaint building, and there were not a lot of people around.
"Are you ready?" Regulus asked him.
"I'm ready," Sirius replied.
The two of them got out of the carriage, and made their way into the church. There were a few people around. but not a lot, Sirius and Regulus had made their way to the front, where they were waiting. Regulus could see the minister, and the priest, and Remus standing beside them.
Remus was wearing a nice suit, it was a white jacket, and a pair of black trousers. He was also wearing a black bow tie. His hair was tied back, and he looked good. Regulus was not sure if it was because his brother was in the room or if it was because the man was actually handsome, but he was not going to say it outloud.
"Hey." Sirius whispered.
Regulus turned and looked at him, Sirius had a smile on his face, and his eyes were glistening with tears, "Your husband is going to love you. Now stop being an idiot." Regulus whispered back.
Sirius hugged him, and Regulus was not surprised.
They stood in silence for a while, Regulus was not sure how long, but it was a while. The room was empty besides a few friends, and the doors were open, and the sun was shining through the windows. And the flowers were blooming, and the air was crisp. It was a beautiful day.
There were a few more people.
James was there.
He was wearing a pair of black trousers, a dark blue waistcoat, and a white jacket. His hair was a mess, but his smile was bright, and Regulus could see the happiness in his eyes, and the love. and he could not help but smile. James made his way over to the two of them.
"How are you holding up?" James asked him.
"I'm doing alright."
James nodded, and the two of them stood in silence, the two of them waited, and then the ceremony started. It was short, and sweet, and Regulus could not help but feel a pang in his heart, his brother was marrying the man of his dreams.
He could not help but wonder if he would ever marry.
Regulus shook the thought out of his head.
The ceremony ended, and everyone left. And Sirius and Remus got into a carriage. and the rest of the group went their separate ways. Everyone except James. The two of them watched the other guests leave.
"They are such idiots," James said.
"Indeed."
"you know." James said.
"What?"
"We could do that."
"do what." he asked the other, not knowing what he was talking about.
"get married, I mean, you and me, we could, not now if you don't want to and maybe this isn't the right time to be asking and it might be to soon and maybe we should just forget i said anything and just go our separate ways, but maybe if you'd like it, or think it's a good idea, or maybe if you want it, you and me, we could, and maybe we could be happy together, and we could live a happy life." James told him, he was rambling, and it was endearing, but also it made Regulus nervous.
"we could, but we would have to keep it secret. my parents would not approve."
"I don't care, I'll do whatever you want, we can go as fast or as slow as you want, and if you don't want it, I understand, but if you do. I want it, I want you."
"yes, yes i want to." he admitted.
"Really?"
"Yes"
James pulled him close, and wrapped his arms around him, the two of them stayed like that for a while, not kissing, just holding one another. savoring a sweet moment.
"You would have to ask my brother, you know that right? you can barely even ask about me when he's around, let alone ask him that" Regulus said to him.
James looked at him and smiled, "I'll talk to him, we will figure it out. I promise."
"I know"
They always would.