"Scavenger Hunt"
Regulus walked downstairs, the note in hand, barely even awake.
He had just woken up, found a note on his bedside table, and no James in bed with him. All the note said was:
'Good morning, love, and happy four year anniversary. I have a lot planned for us both, but first, a scavenger hunt! Your first clue is this: You will find your next clue in the place where your wonderful cooking is made. Right inside place where me and my friends raid.-JFP'
It was seven in the morning, and instead of getting to kiss and sleep in with his boyfriend, he was stuck going to god knows where to find clues.
Regulus walked into the kitchen, and opened the pantry door, hoping that this wouldn't take long, he just wanted to wish James a happy anniversary, and go back to sleep with him. And possibly go to dinner later.
There was a small bunch of balloons of all different colours and a note tied to the end of one of the green balloons.
Regulus sighed, but grabbed the note; he probably still wouldn't be the most thrilled to be on a scavenger hunt even if he had slept well and gotten a full nights rest, but he definitely wasn't feeling it when he had barely slept last night, probably from the lack of James in bed with him.
. . .
Twelve notes later, twelve different locations, and five hours later, Regulus finally stood at the (hopefully) final location.
A fancy French restaurant that Regulus and James had only been to once before and that was the date they went on for James's birthday.
Regulus walked into the restaurant, wearing his nice suit (as asked by the last note / clue) and was able to find the table they were assigned fairly quickly after talking with the waiter.
"Hey, darling, happy anniversary," James says with a bright smile as Regulus approaches the table.
"Happy anniversary," Regulus replies, smiling back at his wonderful boyfriend.
He had to admit, the whole ordeal was very sweet, just not really his thing, but still very sweet and thoughtful of James to put together.
"Have a seat," James offered the spot across from him for Regulus to sit.
Regulus sat down.
"So, did you like all your surprises?" James asked, still smiling.
"Yeah, I did, thank you so much, Jamie."
James's smile got even brighter at that.
"I have one last gift for you, Reggie," James says, but Regulus stops him before he is able to continue.
"Me first, Jamie. Close your eyes."
James looks at Regulus curiously, but closes his eyes like he is told.
A few moments later Regulus says, "You can open them now."
James opens his eyes to see Regulus on one knee, a ring box in hand.
"James Fleamont Potter, my sun, my love. I know it was you who fell first, but god did I fall hard. I have loved you since before our first date; you taught me how to love, how to live, not just survive, and I will forever be grateful for that. I would ask for nothing more than to be yours for a life time and many others. Jamie, will you do me the great honor of being my husband?"
By the time Regulus was done, James was weeping and nodding yes.
"You dick I was going to do that! Of course I'll marry you!" James says, his voice cracking from tears as he pulls out his own ring box.
Regulus smiles the biggest smile James had ever seen Regulus smile and pulls him into a kiss.
"Oh my god I love you. This could not have been a better day, Reggie, thank you."
"I love you too, James. I can't believe you were going to do it too. Thank you for an amazing day, and for saying yes."
They both eventually got off each other and put their rings on; both still practically crying the happiest of tears.
This was hands down the best day of both of their lives.
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