James sat, waiting on the Astronomy tower. Regulus has slipped him a note during potions that read: Meet me tonight 10 til curfew. James thought this seemed weird but came anyway, wanting to see Regulus. Eventually Regulus appeared from the door and stepped over to James.
“Good evening my love!” James said, smiling his big goofy smile when he saw Regulus. There was a strange look on Regulus’s face which made James uneasy. “What did you need?” James asked his tone a bit more cautious.
“James… we need to break up.” Regulus blurted. James froze.
“What? Why? If I did or said anything I’m so sorry I can fix it I-“
“It’s not your fault.” Regulus said, cutting James off. “My parents found out I was dating a Gryffindor. It isn’t safe anymore. I’m… I'm sorry James.” Regulus turned and left before James could see his tears. James snapped out of his trance.
“Regulus wait!” He called out. But it was too late. The only responce he got was the howling of the night wind. The clock chimed, signaling to the students that curfew would begin in two minutes. James slowly walked back to his dorm, tears streaming down his face, his legs shaking more and more with every step. He stepped inside his dorm and fell to the ground, sliding against the back of the door. He buried his face into his knees and cried.
“Prongs, is that you?” Remus called sleepily from his bed. James didn’t respond. Sirius looked up from the Mauraders map and rushed over to James.
“What happened mate?” Sirius asked softly, putting a hand on James’s shaking shoulder. James straightened up. Remus got up and walked over, kneeling beside Sirius. James covered his face with his hands before saying:
“Regulus broke up with me.” His voice broke and he started crying again. Remus pulled him into a hug instantly.
“Shhhhh.” Remus cooed. “It’s okay… it’s gonna be okay Jamie…” Sirius looked at James with sympathetic eyes. Peter then woke up.
“What’s all the racket for eh?” He said, sounding annoyed as he sat up rubbing his eyes. He looked over and took in the scene. “Good gracious what happened?!” Peter exclaimed, walking over.
“Regulus broke up with Prongs.” Remus said softly. Remus rubbed James’s back gently, letting him cry into his arms. “Come on James… let’s get you to bed…” Remus hauled James to his feet and walked with him over to his bed. The other Marauders got back into bed as well. Eventually they could hear James’s tears being replaced with soft snores and everyone went to sleep.