Sapphic Support, Engagements and Leashes (OneShot)

Not Siblings 😉😉

Box (Pandora)

What time are we meeting your boyfriend today, Reggie? x

Star (Regulus)

15:30

If that’s still ok for you and Evan.

Box

Not Barty? x

Star

He’s with me right now, Pan.

He can’t escape.

Box

😂 x

You said that your boyfriend is bringing friends too? x

Star

He has a name.

And yes. He’s bringing my brother, Sirius, and his boyfriend, Remus and their friend Peter (who they all call Wormtail?).

Oh and this girl named Lily.

Apparently, she is his ‘Sapphic Support’.

Box

Did you tell him that you’re bringing your Sapphic Support? x

Star 

I didn’t but I will now.

And please be delicate with James. I know what you lot are like. He gets overwhelmed easily, and please don’t make fun of him if he starts talking about his hyperfixations.

He would rather die than admit it but he’s fragile. I mean he's not but I have an overwhelming urge to make sure nothing and no one ever hurts that ball of sunshine.

I don’t want you to hate him. Or him to hate you.

I love him, Pan.

Box

Reggie. x

I’m not gonna break your boyfriend. x

And I will try to keep my brother and Barty on leashes. x

Star

Surprisingly, that isn’t the first sentence I’ve heard today about Barty, Evan and leashes.

Box

😂 x

See you at 3:30, Reg x

Star

See you, Pan. x

***

JAMES HAS ADHD

Prongs (James)

i showed reg the name of this gc

he hates you all now.

HE THINKS IM MORE THAN MY ADHD

I LOVE THIS MAN

Flower (Lily)

That’s a bit gay, mate.

Padfoot (Sirius)

i wuld think it was cute if it wasnt my BROTHWR

or if i hadnt herd u fuckong

Moony (Remus)

Please, for the love of Merlin, turn auto-correct back on, love.

Padfoot 

nopw

Prongs

HE THINKS YALL ARE ABLEIST 💀

hes so perfect

Wormtail (Peter)

And we thought Moony was a simp.

Moony

Choke.

Padfoot

thats mu job 😉

Flower

Ew.

Sirius.

Ew.

Padfoot

🤤

Prongs

HOW COME YOU GET TO MAKE DIRTY JOKES ABOUT YOUR BF BUT WHEN I DO YOU GET PISSED OF 

Padfoot

bc the pwrson choking on u is my brither 

Flower

I hate men.

Wormtail

Same.

Wait no. I hate everyone 😁.

***

I walk into Regulus’ flat and take my coat off, taking my time to hang it carefully on his coat rack. There are 4 coats there already; Regulus’ long black trench-coat, Barty’s iconic green letterman jacket, a black leather jacket and a brown bomber jacket. My lilac purple raincoat stands out like a sore thumb among them and if that isn’t the most beautiful metaphor for my life I’m not sure what is. I smile lightly before glancing around the hallway.

It’s a small space but Regulus knew how to make it look spectacular. The wallpaper is an off-white with constellations dotted around. There are mirrors and pictures of varying shapes and sizes along the short corridor. It’s homely in a way that is just so Regulus Arcturus. 

Regulus walks out of the kitchen with a look of pure, undisputed love on his previously dead and emotionless face. “Pan,” he starts, the warmth and happiness in his voice almost bringing a tear to my eye. “Thank Merlin you’re here. Save me from these mindless Gryffindors. They’ve corrupted Barty.” He lets out a chuckle and reaches his hand up to cover his mouth.

I smile. The Regulus I see in front of me now, dizzy with happiness and bursting with love is so different to the self-loathing and bitter Regulus I went to school with. I love this man more and more everyday that passes.

A tall and rather buff man with warm brown skin with warm brown skin and kind eyes walks out and hugs Regulus from behind, resting his head on the shorter man’s shoulder, “Mindless? You wound me, love.” Regulus smiles, widely. I’m guessing that’s James, then.

I smile and hold my hand out, “Hello. I’m Pandora. The nice one of Regulus’ friends.” James steps away from Regulus and walks forward to take my hand and shake it.

Regulus rolls his eyes and smiles hopelessly. “The intimidating one, more like,” he says, holding onto James’ hand lovingly. “Don’t be fooled by her pastel clothing and endearingly strange personality, she is just as bad as Barty.” James laughs. 

“It’s a pleasure to meet you, I’m James. Though I guess you know that,” He says, rubbing the back of his neck. “I’ve heard so much about-”

“JAMES! I’M JUST KEN IS PLAYING ON THE RADIO!” A man, who sounds suspiciously like Barty, yells from the kitchen. “GET YOUR TALL ASS IN HERE!”

“I’ve gotta-” He kisses Reg on the cheek and darts the short distance to the kitchen. Regulus looks after him and chuckles softly.

“He’s cute,” I say. Regulus nods, biting his lip lightly and looking at the ground like a fool in love. I suppose he is. “Not your usual type.”

“So not a total prick who’s scared of calling me their boyfriend?” Regulus asks. I nod before surging forwards to hug him. 

We hear people screaming ‘I’m Just Ken’ from next door, and laugh.

“My man’s in love!” I whisper to him. “I better be your maid of honour at the wedding.” 

“Don’t get ahead of yourself,” Regulus says, patting my hair. “I mean, I’d like to.” 

“I have a feeling you will,” I say, pulling back from the hug and smiling. 

“You’re hardly ever wrong when you have a feeling,” Regulus says, chuckling carelessly. It’s so lovely seeing Reg like this, knowing there are people that are new next door. He’s being himself. His beautiful, fucked up self. 

We move to the kitchen, arm in arm, to see five grown men, one of them my idiot brother-in-law, and a very pretty, short ginger woman.

Like Reggie’s hallway, his kitchen is small but decorated immaculately. The walls are lined with shelves that have spices and herbs dotted on them, in between plants and even more pictures. 

Barty is standing with his arm around a man who I can only assume is Regulus’ older brother Sirius, by the similar facial features and the loving way he looks at Reggie when we walk in; both looking tired out, probably from the screaming.

A tall and slender man with mousy brown hair and scars along his face is sitting on the countertop next to the pretty ginger woman I noticed earlier. They are talking to each other, casually.

A small man with blonde hair is serenading James with the song that’s currently playing, ‘James’ by Laufey, I believe.

I turn to Regulus and he looks utterly enamoured. His eyes are soft and oh so different from our school days. He’s so in love with this happy dork in front of us. It makes me so happy.

I look around the room again and catch the ginger woman staring at me. She’s gorgeous. If I haven’t mentioned that already. She has long ginger hair that has been brought up into a half up half down style, with curtain bangs that frame her beautiful green eyes. Green like meadows and that strange leaf tea that Dorcas likes. Her eyes are filled with happiness and pride and it makes me falter slightly.She wears a baggy brown jumper tucked into pale grey ripped jeans. She looks ethereal. I wave at her and smile.

I hear my brother, Evan, walk in behind me. “Hey, bitches!” I roll my eyes, affectionately. “I brought fire whiskey!” 

“I fucking love you, Rosier!” Barty says, rushing to his husband, grabbing the bottle and kissing him passionately on the lips. Sirius whoops, earning a glare from the tall, mysterious looking man next to the pretty woman. She laughs.

“You can’t call me Rosier now that you’re a Rosier too, Rosier,” Evan mutters, glaring at Barty jokingly.

“I suppose I should introduce everyone,” Regulus says, using his wand to turn the music down. He walks toward James and stands against his side. “This is my boyfriend, James.” James waves and wraps an arm around Regulus. Oh they’re perfect! “This is my idiot brother, Sirius.” Sirius looks offended and flips Regulus off, earning him a stuck out tongue from the younger man. “This is Remus, he’s too gay to function.” Remus salutes and the ginger woman laughs into his arm. “This is Lily, who might be the only person gayer than Remus.” Lily smiles. So, that’s her name. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Like the flower. It’s a beautiful name. It suits her. “And this is Peter, by far my favourite Gryffindor.” The other Gryffindors look at Regulus, offended.

“I should be your favourite,” James says. “I’m the one who-”

Regulus cuts him off with a kiss. “Stop. Bad James.” 

“Brother fucker,” Sirius whispers. Causing laughter to erupt around the room.

It’s so warm and inviting. The aura in this place is making me swoon.

“Gryffindors, these are Pandora and Evan Rosier,” Regulus says. “My best friends. Dorcas too but she was too busy with her girlfriend to make it tonight. Oh, and that thing.” He gestures to Barty.

“How come I don’t get a nice introduction?” Barty asks. “I’m important in your character development!” Regulus rolls his eyes.

“They know who you are, dick for brains.”

“You know me, Arcturus,” Barty starts, making some inappropriate gestures. “I love myself some dick.”

“Come on, esteemed guests,” Barty says, putting on a posh accent. “Let us go to the living room, where there is more living room.” I laugh and follow him in.

***

Oakmoor Prep (We’re Better than you) ✨💅

Juicy AA BATteries (Barty)

pls tell me u all see Lily eye fucking pan

Rosey (Evan)

Yes.

I want her to stop. It’s disturbing.

Casper (Dorcas)

What are you on about, Rosiers? 

Reggae Reggae (Regulus)

You’d know if you were here, Cas.

Casper

SORRY, REG!

I’m being gay, be proud.

Casper sent an image.

Marlene is sleeping on me. I can’t move!

Reggae Reggae

You’re excused, Meadowes.

But you’ll have to meet my boyfriend at some point. 

Roses (Pandora)

James is really nice x

I like him x

Juicy AA BATteries

u like him cus he has a hot lesbian friend

i may be a gay man but i can see a sexy woman

Roses

Politely, Barty, fuck off x

Reggae Reggae

HA!
Barty you need to put a galleon into the ‘I Made Pandora Swear’ jar.

Juicy AA BATteries

this is homophobic 

Rosey

Stop being anti-social. I’ll snog your boyfriend in a minute @Reggae Reggae 

Juicy AA BATteries

cheater 

***

JAMES HAS ADHD

Prongs

i’m nearly gon have an anxiety attack

Wormtail

Breathe, Prongs. 

We’ve got you, man.

Padfoot

he luvs u

hell say yws

Moony

Yeah, James, hell say yws.

Padfoot

u csn fick right ofd

Flower

He literally can’t stop looking at you, James.

He’ll say yes.

Trust me.

Prongs

but what if i've bought this ring for nothing

what if he doesn't want me, lil

Flower

He does want you.

In more ways than I honestly care to think about.

I mean, Remus, you saw Regulus ogling James’ arse while he was bent over.

Moony

He was.

Prongs

that doesn't mean he'll want to marry me.

Padfoot

he will, prongs

i can feel it

in my groin

Wormtail

Squeeze me?

Padfoot

Is that not the saying?

Moony

Bones, love.

***

Pandora Rosier. Pandora Rosier. What a beautiful name. It circles round and round in my head like a whirlpool of blonde hair and flowy skirts.

Her gorgeous warm blonde hair flows down her shoulders in a half-up half-down style. She has a light layer of makeup that accentuates her features rather than covers them. She’s truly the most unapologetically beautiful woman I’ve ever seen.

She’s curled into Regulus, her head lying on his shoulder as he chats away to Sirius and Remus. She plays with the buttons on his sage cardigan, which looks homemade.

She’s wearing a long blue skirt and a small lilac strap-top that shows off her… features. Very nice features.

She has a lot of peculiar jewellery. She wears multiple thin silver rings on her beautifully elegant fingers; many colourful necklaces, lots of which look homemade and some ridiculous but adorable lemon earrings.

James laughs at something Barty said and tumbles into my side. I wrap my arm around his shoulder and chuckle along lightly before returning to look back at Pandora.

Regulus glares at me with a jealousy laced bite. Which I find absolutely hilarious.

I look back to James who is also looking at Regulus, with love that quickly fades to panic. He stands up abruptly and says, “I need a drink.”  With a forced smile, before rushing out. For the love of Merlin.

Me and Sirius share a look that is basically us bickering over which one should follow him.

“I’ve got it,” I say. Sirius scowls, so I nod at Remus, telling him that he’s comfortable with his fiance and should stay. He seems happier with the out-come now. Shocking.

I look to Pandora again to see her smiling softly at me and Regulus still glaring at me, trying to decipher my intentions. Sir, I’m a raging lesbian.

I head to the kitchen to see James breathing heavily and leaning over the sink. 

“You ok there, James?” I ask, walking around to stand next to him. He’s holding a picture of him and Regulus in a photobooth that Regulus had framed and put by his sink. I remember it from when me and Remus were making fun of James for it earlier.

“I can’t fucking do it, Lils,” he says, struggling with his words. “I know he loves me. I don’t doubt it- him. I just don’t know what I’d do if he-” He pauses and runs a hand through his hair.

“You can do it, James,” I say, turning him to face me. He has tears streaming down his face. 

I’ve only seen James cry twice, not including now. 

The first time was when he and Sirius had gotten in a fight, because Sirius was self-harming and James reported him to Professor Mcgonagal, so SIrius had gotten mad at him and said he hated him and that he never wanted to see James again. Technically James had come to see Marlene, not me. But Marlene was out with her girlfriend, Dorcas Meadowes. So I comforted him. Well tried. I’ve never been very good at feelings. 

The other time was when he and Regulus got into a fight a few months ago, about James not meeting Regulus’ friends yet. James felt like Regulus was ashamed of him. This time he had actively seeked me out to talk to me. So I took it that I did a good job the first time.

This time feels different though. A different type of tear. This isn’t sadness. It’s frustration, fear. 

“You don’t have to propose tonight, remember?” I say, trying desperately to make him feel better. “He’s not going anywhere.” 

“I just don’t want to lose him,” James whispers, wiping tears off his face. “I’ve only ever been rejected my entire life but now I’m happily in a functional relationship. It’s kind of weird. He tells me I’m pretty, I never know how to respond. With every second I’m with him I shock myself. Now I have someone I can lose. He’s the first person to ever like me back. How the hell are people normal about this?” He pauses. “I’m probably just being stupid.”

“No, James, you’re not,” I say. “You’re allowed to be afraid. You’re allowed to not want to lose him. Do you remember what Remus was like before he proposed to Sriius? “James looks down, embarrassed but laughing at the memory nonetheless. “Remember what he said to us?”

“He’s so amazing and I’m a fucking welsh cake. Sad, soggy and full of raisins,” James smiles lightly and lets out a wet laugh. There he is. Our sun man. We’re never letting Remus live that down. “If it was me I would be more ‘He’s amazing and I’m a fucking korma. Sad, spiceless and best paired with pilau.” I smile sadly and run my hand up his arm. 

“Sirius told me korma is Regulus’ favourite,” I say. James bites the inside of his lip, nervously. “Go clean yourself up, Potter.” James nods and heads to the bathroom. 

“Oh!” James says, when he gets just down the hallway, still close enough for me to hear. “Pandora! Hi! I’m- Um- Bye!” I hear him dart away. I laugh gently.

The sound lures Pandora into the kitchen. Somehow she looks even more beautiful than she did in the living room. Regulus’ flat is definitely a ‘lamp over big light’ house as the warm lighting fills every room. It compliments Pandora perfectly.

She has one hand on her hip and is looking rather shell-shocked from her encounter with the dishevelled James Potter.

She smiles, guiltily, before speaking, “From ‘you don’t have to propose tonight’.”

I grimace, “Please don’t tell Regulus. James would slaughter me.” She smiles, humour in her eyes, and wraps her arms around herself, cold. 

I take off my jumper, “Take it.” I hold it to her. 

“I couldn’t,” she says. “You’d be cold.”

“I have a long sleeved shirt on,” I point out. “You’re in a short, tight strap top.” Not that I’m complaining. She really does suit it.

Pandora nods and takes the jumper, putting it on. 

I lift myself onto the counter-top. “Lily, wasn’t it?” she asks, wrapping her arms around herself in my jumper. My heart swells. Well technically it’s Remus’ but he can die if he thinks he’s going to get it back after this.

“Yeah,” I reply. “Pandora Rosier. Unforgettable name really.” She smiles at that. Oh. She could stop traffic with that smile.

“You did really well comforting him there,” Pandora says, rocking on her feet gently. “I feel like he’s going to say yes. I’m hardly ever wrong.” 

I smile softly and run a hand through my hair, “I hope so, they are really cute together.” Pandora nods and comes to sit on the counter next to me. “Makes me wonder what it will be like when I find a girl to love like that.”

We stare at each other. Her eyes are a bright blue, like the sky on a summer’s day. There are swirls of darker and lighter blues in her eyes, making them look completely unique. Like a Van Gogh painting. 

“You’re very beautiful,” she says, running her eyes over my face and body causing me to shiver.

“S-So are you,” I reply. She glances at my lips. I glance at hers. They are plump and look soft. They are covered in what looks to be a thin layer of pink lipgloss. 

“May I kiss you?” Pandora asks. 

“Please.”

She grabs my chin softly and pulls me into a light kiss. A brush really. I go in for a second kiss, gently grasping her shoulder. Her lips are warm and soft and oh so delectable. 

Pandora shuffles forward and wraps her arms around my neck pulling me even closer. My hands fall to her waist. She nips my bottom lip causing a soft moan to tumble out of my mouth allowing her tongue to roam my mouth. Fuck. 

I didn’t know it could feel like this. My hands slip underneath my jumper and caresses the soft skin on her waist. She pulls away gently, her breath laboured. 

“Lillith!” Sirius whisper-yells, running into the kitchen. “Read the group chat. James is about to-” His jaw drops.

Pandora blushes and pulls her arms away, her lips pink and her, well my, jumper wonky.

“Shut the fuck upm Sirius,” I say, not looking away from the beautiful woman, who is looking very thoroughly snogged.

***

JAMES HAS ADHD

Prongs

im gonna man up and do it.

Padfoot

u go bot

*boy

Moony

You can do it, Prongs!

Well after you locate him.

Prongs

what do you mean

Wormtail

He left the room shortly after you did.

Prongs

why?

Padfoot

i dunnp

Moony

Please, love, turn auto-correct on.

Padfoot

nopw

its a charasceter trait at this pount

Prongs

enough flirting

where the fuck is your brother?

i need to do it before i change my mind

Padfoot

@Flower 

have u seen dearesr reginalsd 

IM COMING TO FIND U BITXH

BIRCH

BITCJ

BITCH!

Moony 

There we go.

***

Oakmoor Prep (We’re Better than you) ✨💅

Juicy AA BATteries

where tf are u reg

Reggae Reggae

I’m smoking. 

Rosey

You’re not that hot.

Oh you mean literally. 

Casper

DON’T SMOKE!
BREATHE AIR!

Reggae Reggae

Shut the fuck up, Cas.

You literally vape.

Roses

What’s wrong, Reggie? x

You only smoke when you’re stressed x

Reggae Reggae

Lies. Slander.

I always smoke.

Juicy AA BATteries 

your a terrible liar

Casper

*you’re

Juicy AA BATteries

shut your bitch ass up cas

Roses

Bat is right, Reggie x

You only smoke when stressed x

What’s up? x

Reggae Reggae 

I think James wants to break up with me.

Casper

Why?

Do I need to beat him?

Marls says she’ll help me bury his body.

Reggae Reggae 

You saw him earlier.

Well not Cas.

He left, looking at me.

Juicy AA BATteries

reg, hes legit fucking obsessed with u

when u left me and him alone together earlier he couldnt stop fucking talking about u

it was low key annoying

like bro i get it hes my best mate

Rosey

Love, we may have to do the scary best mate talk for scaring our dear Reginald.

Juicy AA BATteries

agreed my rose

Casper

GAY

***

JAMES HAS ADHD

Padfoot changed ‘Flower’ to ‘WHORE’

Padfoot

do u have somerfthing ro hsaarw with the calss lilith

Wormtail

Translation?

Moony

Do you have something to share with the class, Lilith?

Prongs

cheers moons

Padfoot

LILLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

SNOGGED PANDORA ROSIERRRRRRRRRR

WHORE

Shut the fuck up, dick.

Padfoot

i luv dick 🤤

yummy 

WHORE

Gross.

I did in fact kiss Pandora.

She asked me to.

I mean I desperately wanted to but that's not the point.

Prongs

OH MY GODS
THATS AMAZING LILY

Moony

Do you fancy her?

WHORE

Yeah.

But she’s your boyfriend’s best friend @Prongs.

So I’m not gonna try to shag her.

Wormtail

SHAG! SHAG! SHAG! SHAG!

Prongs

SHAG! SHAG! SHAG! 

WHORE

I hate all of you.

Moony

Moody bitch.

Padfoot

hypocruet

***

We all are back in the living room. I can’t stop thinking about that kiss. Well not just the kiss, also the woman who did it.

Reggie’s living room is set out with one three-seater sofa that has Lily, Remus, Sirius, James and Regulus squeezed onto it, a two-seater, with Barty and Evan on it, and an armchair that I’m sitting on. Me and Peter had bickered for a bit over who would sit in the armchair, but eventually I gave in and let him sit on the floor.

I look over to Lily, who is having a rather animated conversation with Remus. She looks so beautiful. She has a light pink flush along her cheeks from the excitement. I’m so whipped. I’ve known this girl for 3 hours for goodness sake!

Remus looks at her affectionately and gives her his full attention, much to the distaste of one Sirius Black who is curled up in Remus’ lap.

Barty and Evan gave up on socialising around 5 minutes ago and are currently snogging like horny teenagers. I wouldn't expect anything less from them, to be fair.

Peter seems to be attempting to comfort James without talking to him, since Regulus is curled into the older’s side.

I curl my legs up around myself and go back to staring at Lily. Not in a creepy way. I don’t expect anything from her. It’s not like I’m Severus Snape.

James stands and clinks the side of his empty wine glass with his finger nail. Here we go.

Barty and Evan break apart, finally, I thought Barty was trying to suffocate my brother,and all eyes go to James.

“I would like to thank you, from both me and Reg, for coming tonight,” he starts. “Me and Regulus have been dating for 9 and a half months now and I love him more than I’ve ever loved anyone before.” He looks back at Reg to see him smiling lovingly. With a new found confidence he turns to Regulus and continues his speech. “Reggie, you are the most amazing man I’ve ever met, no matter what you may think of yourself. I’ve seen from tonight that all of your friends love you almost as much as I do.” You’re on thin ice if you think you can love Reggie more than I do, Potter. But it’s nice to see you try. “I want you to know that you’re loved. I’m not perfect. You’ve said it yourself, I have an ego the size of the Black Lake, but I’ve been told that I have a heart to match it, and every centimetre of my heart screams your name, Regulus Arcturus.”

“You big sop,” Regulus says. I see a tear in his eye and it instantly brings a smile to my face.

Regulus is going to say yes. I can feel it. In my very soul I can feel that there is not one Regulus Arcturus that does not love James Potter. Whether they’re pulling off an art-heist, about to die in a death-arena, dating their best-friends bother or fake dating so that James can get a girl only to fail and fall in love with Regulus but in the process get his best-friends together and start a queer club, there is not one where Regulus doesn’t love James.

“Sirius, Narcissa and Barty have given me their blessings to do this. Regulus Arcturus, will you make me the happiest man on earth and be my husband? Get rid of that pesky last name… forever?” James asks, dropping to his knees and pulling out a box that presumably has a ring in it.

Regulus smiles, a tear of pure joy rolling down his cheek. “Yes, fuck, yes, James.” Everyone starts cheering for them, and though he’d hate to admit it, I see a Barty cry. Evan owes me a tenner.

James slips the ring onto Regulus’ finger. 

“You big idiot,” Regulus chokes out before grabbing James by the chin and snogging him passionately. I knew he’d say yes.

James throws Regulus over his shoulder and before we knew it they’d left, Regulus giggling and smiling like a loon. 

I’m sure I’ll get a retelling of what they get up to later. Even if I don’t want to hear it.

We all make the unanimous decision to leave the happy couple to it. 

Remus stands and gets verbally abused because his knees cracked. 

We begin to say our goodbyes.

I pause before I say goodbye till Lily before kissing her on the cheek. I slip a piece of paper with my number on it into her hand. “Text me?”

My breath is uneven as she takes a moment to think about it. Lily nods.

“See you around, Lily.”

“Goodbye, Pandora.”

Now I know how this could end. We could be both broken-hearted and awkward when together. But I’m not worried. I can tell it’s going to work out, and I’m never wrong.

And anyway, I can feel it in my groin.