Invitation - Evan POV 1976
Evan Rosier - 1976
"ROSIE!"
Evan turned around to Barty running towards him, the usual smile plastered on his face. He wondered why he sounded more excitable than usual.
"What's up Barty? You sound happier today."
Barty engulfed him in a hug and Evan nearly fell backwards. Okay, now things we're getting weird.
"Merlin, what the fuck is up with you today? Did your Dad die or something?"
Barty laughed into his shoulder.
"I fucking wish."
"What's up with you then?"
"Can't I just be happy and affectionate for no reason?"
"No."
"Okay fine, I got us invited to a party!"
"Okay? It's not that exciting."
"It's a 7th year party though!"
"Still."
"Yeah well, I'm gonna tell Reggie now."
Yep, that was what Evan was waiting for. Regulus always had to be involved didn't he?
"You go do that Barty."
"That's what I'm doing!"
And with that Barty walked off.
It was stupid of him to hope. He already knew Barty liked Regulus, Evan probably should have just made peace with it, but it was hard. Barty was his best friend, so it wasn't like he could just avoid him. So he didn't. He squished his feelings down and went on with his day. Easy.