A proper life

- Did he force you to marry him? – Was the first thing Regulus asked him while engulfing him in his embrace.
- No, I agree to this marriage – he whispered back.

Reg took a step back and his eyes looked for his own to search an inch of coercion, a bit he didn´t find. He slumped his shoulders and relaxed in a way Walburga would berate him for. But there was no Lady Black with them, or Lord, or Heir.

It was just the two of them.

- I was so worried when Mother told us about your marriage, there was no possibility of you marrying because of love, my mind just couldn't stop creating the worst scenarios – said before sipping the tea Severus had served him.

- We certainly didn´t marry for love, Reg – he said amused.

- What do you mean? – Reg eyed him suspiciously.

- I married him for his looks obviously – he said looking straight at Regulus’s face before dissolving into laughter.

- You! You shameless! – Reg roared while trying to cover his face with his hands – I cannot imagine what my brother has done to you for you to become like… like him! Shameless – he said getting red as a beetle.

- Tsk tsk – Severus tutted – That is no way to talk to your brother-in-law! Your mother would be appalled if I were to inform her… - He said growing his smile.

- You wouldn´t dare! – face unbelieving with betrayal.

- We shall see with your behavior – he said patting Regulus’s shoulder like one would do to a child.

- Enough of that, as you seem to be perfectly okay with marrying my brute of a brother, then there’s no need for concerned on my part – he said looking to the side.

- It is okay, Reg, I swear I consented to everything, no need to worry about it – he seemed to doubt before saying – I actually have enjoyed being married to your brother so far – he said, red splotches blossoming in his face.

- Have you really? – Now, it was Reg’s turn to attack – So, if you couldn´t stand his personality, he was not the Black Heir anymore, and there are so many pureblood handsome, you chose to marry him because of something he can offer to you, perhaps… in the bedroom? – the last part was whispered in his ear.

Severus couldn’t contain his gasp. To be honest, Sirius was a total gentleman with him the first night they shared and from then on, he just became more attentive. He made him squirm and writhe and almost beg when he was being playful. Sirius was not one to shirk his responsibilities as a husband, and anytime Severus would offer, Sirius would take.

They were harmonious in bed and in life they have become used to each other. Sharing idle times was their preferred activity, most often than not. That would lead them to other things. Whenever he complained about it, Sirius would chuckle it out saying that was what newlyweds did.

- So, it is true then – Regulus said triumphantly at seeing Severus muted.

- Do not worry, Reg – Severus said getting out of his stupor – I will be praying to Merlin that Lady Black will choose a husband that will satisfy you too – he smirked.

- You! You are being shameless; you’ve only spent two weeks married to Sirius and this is what you have become! – He stormed out of his chambers before Severus could say anything else.

His first encounter with Regulus was two weeks after his marriage to his brother. They have just moved in to Black Manor. Sirius had insisted that if he was to go back to a Black Property, there was no way in hell that they were going back to Grimmauld Place. He negotiated with his parents, and they got to the conclusion of moving together to Black Manor. A piece of art.

It was in Derbyshire, and it was surrounded by vast lands. Severus was promised he could oversee the plantations, and he was already deciding varieties of all kinds of berries, apricots, apples, and pears. They had their own greenhouses, and he will spend a lot of time taking care of magical plants there.

It was gorgeous, the big, beautiful gardens full of fountains and flowers with enchanted lights during the night that were in the front yard were a sight to behold. There was a pool in the back yar. There was a placed built just behind so they could have breakfast outside, all decorated with white clothes hanging from the wooden structure. They have stables and long grassland to ride if they want, but the Black Family was out for such a long time, there were no horses kept there anymore.

He was trying to convince his husband that it would be good to get some, it would be making it more exciting, learning to ride. He was getting somewhere with that idea but for the moment he had only gotten a look full of indulgency and sexual jokes.

They have been giving a set of chambers, a big luxurious bathroom, two studies and their immense chamber were connected in what were the east wing of the Manor. Regulus was in the North wing with his parents, he was not to live anywhere else until married.

Severus was in charged of moving and he did everything efficiently, making Lord and Lady Black happy. He was even praised. Lady Walburga was the first in command of the House, but Severus was second. Sirius and Severus were given the opportunity to choose an elf and Lady Walburga assigned them another one. The first, Sirius named Cosmo, and the second, Severus named her Mimi. Walburga insisted on them getting two direct elves saying that they would come in handy, even though Severus though it was too much.

Severus got the two elves to help him set their chambers in beautiful soft blues and white.
He was not idle when he finished because Lady Black had insisted in him getting many robes. He got them in black, white, blues, purple and greens. He was initially weirded out because she insisted on adding lots of pearls, diamonds and chains in silver and gold to his robes. The tailor was instructed to get Severus sleeves wider and flowery. All robes were thought for the waist to be shown as small as possible, he just missed Walburga asking for roomy cloaks and expansive charms in his middle.

Sirius on the other hand got more sober designs, not jewels but some chains here and there. Big cloaks, long and straight, nothing like Severus’s that were made for him to show a more stylized figure. Also, although both got fur coats, Sirius’s looked heavy and sturdy while his looked delicate and were meant to have subtle embroideries.

Although, he was apprehensive he was also happy to get a whole wardrobe in one go. He religiously kept all the clothes Sirius bought for him in their trip to Paris either way. He will adapt to every new thing and will enjoy his time.

He was looking forward to his new life in Black Manor.