Regulus?!
For the next 3 days after school James would work out in their gym at their house. He was getting ready for the football tryouts. He was good in middle school and last year, but he thinks he definitely got better, and is trying to get QB. He thinks he has what it takes, he’s strong, a good leader, inspiring, and hard working. And of course don’t forget really fucking determined.
The tryouts were the next day, and he wasn’t the only one working their ass off everyday after school. Sirius, Marlene, and Peter were working out and practicing with James. At first James was hesitant about Marlene practicing with them, not because she’s a girl, because to James that doesn’t matter. But not everyone has that mindset, he was worried that the school wouldn’t let her tryout because she was a girl. Marlene told him there was nothing to worry about. Lily and Rome were practicing for cheer tryouts. And Mary was trying out for dance.
After school everyone met up at James’ house to hangout and practice, this was their last day to get ready. They all went home to get in some different clothes. Remus and Regulus didn’t come back. James expected this, because why would they come if they weren’t trying out? James and Sirius were throwing the football back and forth for a little practice, Marlene and Peter were doing the same. But Marlene and Peter’s definitely had more aggravation, because Peter kept dropping the ball.
James and Sirius’ did have some problems too though. Sirius would miss the ball sometimes or throw it way off. “Sirius! What are you looking at!” James said frustrated. Sirius shook is head to get out of what ever daze he was in. “Shit! Sorry, James” Sirius said. James walked up to Sirius and asked again “What are you looking at that keeps desiccating you?!” James was genially confused. “That hot as fuck, bitch practicing cheer shit with your girlfriend!” Sirius tells James like it’s obvious. James looks over to Lily his girlfriend and Rome, who was Sirius talking about? Then it hit him….he’s talking about Rome! She was wearing a black low cut sport bra, as a shirt and really short black spandex shorts.
“Sirius! That is Rome! Remus’ little sister!” James lowered his voice so only Sirius could hear him. “Well maybe he should make sure his sister doesn’t look hot as fuck and has actually cloths on!” Sirius said James rolled his eyes, “Okay, let’s get back to practicing” James said stepping back to his spot before.
They practiced for a few more minutes before deciding it’s time for a break, James went inside to get some Gatorades for everyone, before he went inside, he whispered “Try not to fuck Rome while I’m gone, okay?” teasing. As he walked past “Can’t make any promises!” Sirius yelled to James as he walked inside.
James returned to everyone sitting on the porch on the porch swing, chairs, and on the floor. James took a seat next to Lily of course. Lily was his girlfriend and one of his favorite people. His other favorite people that weren’t family were, Marlene, Mary, Sirius, Peter, Remus, and to James’ surprise Regulus. He loves being around Regulus, especially when they were at the fair. Regulus was so scared, but still went on the ride with James. In that moment James felt like his solo purpose in life was to protect him. Make him feel safe. He felt like he was a a mama lion protecting her cub. He would do any to to make him feel safe.
And don’t get him started on the day after the fair, James felt so bad. He felt like he failed his job. His cub passed out because he wasn’t there to help. So he stayed to keep Regulus company. He liked that day. It was one of his favorites. They didn’t talk much, well Regulus didn’t talk much. He never did. But James liked the silence. It was different then usual. James told him all about the land and his life. Basically everything. And Regulus just listened. Regulus is a good listener. A very good listener. A great listener. The best listener.
They sat and talk for a while before getting back to practice. Peter left after their break though. He said his mom needed him. James believed him, because James believes everyone. But Sirius did not. Sirius said that Peter is probably just tired of being outside and wants to go home. James didn’t mind. It’s Peter’s loss.
James, Sirius, and now Marlene were about to run some drills, when Rome showed Lily what tumbling she could do. She did 5 backhands then a back tuck, all without stopping. Everyone was amazing, except for James. He’s seen Rome tumble many times. Sirius on the other hand was extremely impressive and went over to Rome. James sprinted after him to make sure he didn’t do anything stupid.
“How the hell did you do that?!” Sirius asked amazed. “Just practice” Rome said casually. “Can you teach me?!” Sirius asked, he was basically begging. “Oh…ah…sure” Rome stuttered. Sirius was beaming. Rome got out her phone, Sirius did the same. Rome put her phone number into Sirius phone while saying “Just text me when you want to start learning.” Sirius nodded.
“Okay, I have to go before Remus gets suspicious” Rome said winking at Sirius, before getting started to walk to her house.
Sirius’ face became a crimson color. He was blushing his ass off. And everyone could tell.
They practice and chatted for about another hour before Lily, Marlene, Mary, and Sirius left. After Sirius left, James wondered how he was able to stay as long as he did. Maybe Regulus was covering for him. That would be nice of Regulus. But Regulus didn’t seem like a, ‘do a nice think just because’ kind of person. That was more James, not Regulus.
Is there a shorter way to say Regulus? He feels like he’s just been saying, Regulus, Regulus, Regulus, Regulus! There must be a shorter way! What about Reg?! That’s quicker. He won’t call him that outside of his mind though. He doesn’t want anyone to think he is obsessed with Reg. Is he? No, James Potter is not obsessed with anyone except for Lily. Lily is his one and only.
James went to sleep early that night. ‘Tryouts tomorrow’ he told himself. He was excited but terrified at the same time. What if he hasn’t gotten better? What if he’s gotten worse?! What if he doesn’t get on the team?! JAMES! Stop worrying about ‘What if’ that’s not real. James had to calm down. He’s stressing out. He took deep breaths.
James looked at his phone and realized the date. It was July 31st. Which means tomorrow is August 1st. Marlene’s birthday!! James has been so busy with football tryouts that he didn’t realize.
James jumped out of his bed and ran down stairs. “James! What is wrong with you?! Why are you running in the house?!” Effi yelled as James stopped himself by grabbing the counter top in the kitchen. Effi was still cleaned the kitchen from dinner. “Mom! Marlene’s birthday is tomorrow!!” James said still in panic. Effi just laughed.”Mom, why are you laughing?! This is a problem! We have nothing planned!” James said still in panic but now confused as well. “James, we do have stuff planned. You planned it at the beginning of July! Did you forget?” Effi asked. Now James remembers. He planned Marlene a movie night party back in July! They were going to have popcorn and candy. And watch Marlene’s favorite movie, ‘Legally Blond’.
James let out a sigh of relief. Thank god for his impatience party planning self. Effi reassured that they would have everything ready by 8, which is great. Tryouts end at 6, so that gave them 2 more hours to take showers and get ready.
James told his parents good night before heading back to bed. Nothing to worry about. He just needed to tell Sirius and Regulus about the party. He had already contacted everyone else when it was first planned. But he should remind them just in case. And come up with a excuse for Marlene to come over at 8. That won’t be hard, Marlene basically lives there half of the time. She had she own room for fucks sake!
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Regulus was dreading the tryouts today. It will be like torture! James Potter with be sweaty, and using his muscles the whole fucking time. What the fuck is he going to to?! He needs to talk to Rome.
Because they have been at school for almost a week now, they have been doing real school work. So. Regulus didn’t get a chance to talk to her until after lunch. Their study period. They were in the library. To Regulus’ disappointment, his brother and his friends, including James. Were in the library for one of their classes.
It looks like he would have to wait then. Regulus tried to distract himself by actually studying. There wasn’t much to study. They’ve only been learning for 3 days.
Rome on the other hand, was not studying her work for school but studied Sirius. She was starting at him wide eyed. “How can someone be that strong? And that fucking hot!” Rome swooned. She had been saying this kind of shit for the last 10 minutes. Regulus was getting sick of it. And sick from it. He picked up a notebook and her in the back of the head with it lightly. She swatted him lightly, but Regulus didn’t really end up distracting Rome from her daydream.
She continued swooning, Regulus hit her harder this time. She was so caught off guard she fell out of her chair, and yelled “Shit!” forgetting they are in the library. She was so loud, Sirius and his friends turned around. Rome got back into her seat embarrassed. The group turned back around. Rome looked disappointed. She turned to Regulus about say something, when the librarian, Ms. Pince, Walked over to them and kicked them out for the day.
Regulus was annoyed that they got kicked out, but glad that Rome couldn’t swoon over Sirius for the rest of the class. They went to the cafeteria. Regulus set his books and notes down on a table and sat down. Rome sat across from him. “You are not fair!” Rome said resting her head on her hands. Regulus looked up at her confused. “Just because the guy you like is straight and has a girlfriend, doesn’t mean I can’t crush on the boy I like!” Rome complained. Regulus rolled his eyes.
“And it’s not even like you were doing any studying in there anyways!” Rome added, raising her voice slightly. “What the hell do you mean?! I am studying! You are just studying my brother!” Regulus said looking up from his notes. “Sure and how much notes have you actually written?!” Rome asked with an eye roll.
Regulus looked down at his notes, to prove that he had indeed been studying and writing down notes. He was shocked to see a poem and little doodles. Regulus skimmed the poem. He was going to burn this notebook. It was a love poem to…James. Fuck. And the doodles were little hearts and shit like that. Like what girls draw on their notebooks. Regulus shut the notebook hard and planing to never open it again.
Rome laughed at this. She stole the notebook from underneath Regulus’ arm. She was stronger then she looks. She opened the book and read it to her self. And looked at the doodles. Regulus hid his face in his hands. He was embarrassed. So fucking embarrassed. Rome turned a page. There was more?! Regulus didn’t even notice.
Rome covered her mouth with her hand as she read what was on the page. She slid it over to Regulus still in shock. Regulus read it in his head.
“I want to fuck James Potter
I really do, I want to make
that boy gay for me, every
time he comes near me I
want to choke him with my
tongue. The thinks I would
do to even just kiss him would
put me in jail. I really just want
to fuck James, I want to feel
him, I want to-“
Regulus had enough. He is definitely burning this book. And never telling anyone what he wrote in it. Rome was laughing. “Reg, you are absolutely obsessed!” Rome said trying to keep her voice at it’s normal level and failing. Regulus didn’t even know he had written this shit down. “I knew you weren’t writing notes because half of the time you were staring at at James” Rome said with a laugh. Regulus is dunned!
Regulus struggled to get though the day, without feeling completely fucking embarrassed. No one expect Rome knows and knows she won’t tell anyone. But still, he felt ashamed.
Regulus was worried about the football tryouts all day until his very last class of the day, which thankfully was with Rome. The blond boy Barty had been with for the last week was not there today. Even though Regulus would never say it out loud. But he was glad. It was Math. Regulus liked their math teacher. He was cool. He told them they wouldn’t start school work until the next week. So it was another free class. Regulus, Rome, and Barty sat at a table together. They were all chatting. Rome and Barty are cool now it looks like.
“Barty, Rome, say cheese!” And long haired light blonde girl came up and said. She was holding a camera. Rome put her arm around Regulus, who was very confused. While Barty put up is middle finger. “Barty you know I can’t up it in the yearbook if you do that!” The girl said disappointed.
Barty sighed before putting down his hand. The girl took the photo. The flash blinded Regulus for a second. Then he was back. The girl sat at the only empty seat at their table. Thankfully Rome could tell by Regulus’ body language that he had no clue who this blond girl was. “Oh ya! Regulus, this is Pandora Rosier. Dora, this is Regulus Black.” Rome introduced. They both gave each other polite waves.
They sit there and talk for the rest of the class. Regulus likes Pandora. She is a little weird. But she’s kind. She was talking pictures for the yearbook. She really enjoys it, because she is very creative. Regulus can see Pandora and him becoming good friends.
After that class, Regulus was reminded that he had to go to the gym, for tryouts. He forgot about tryouts because of how much fun he was having in his last class. Why did he have to promise Rome?! Why?! Regulus can be so stupid sometimes!! Regulus took a deep breath before entering the gym. He was hoping that James had already gotten ready and went outside. Regulus never did have good luck, and this is proof of it. James was shirtless in the locker room.
Regulus could feel his cheeks heat up from the blush. He looked down immediately. He could not risk James seeing him blush. Thankfully James hadn’t noticed that Regulus had came in. No one expected for Rome, Barty, and Pandora know that Regulus is trying out. James, Sirius and anyone else from their group will find out. But not now. Please not now. Regulus his blushing his face off because James ‘He wants to fuck-‘ Potter is shirtless and….and..he’s James!
Regulus wouldn’t say it out loud but, yes, he has imagined what James looked like with his shirt off. And with other thinks off to. But that’s not the point! The point is that Regulus’ imagination was so wrong. What ever Regulus has imagined was 100x less then what it actually was. There were so many muscles. All over. Not just on his chest but his arms too. James was so fucking hot! And strong! Fuck. This is not helpful his crush.
Regulus got dressed quickly so he could get out of there quickly. He looked at the ground again as he walked out. He was almost to the door. “Regulus?!” It was Sirius, he was on the floor, with James. Sirius was pinned down by James. They had just finished wrestling. Sirius lost, obviously. Regulus turned on his heal. Sirius knew it was him. He had no doubt in his voice. He looked up. James had a shirt on now. Good. Regulus took a deep breath. “What the hell are you doing here?!” Sirius asked. “Rome dared me” Regulus said calmly. “Oh! That hot as fuck chick you’ve been hanging out with for the last week!?” Sirius asked jumping up and nocking James off of him. Regulus rolled his eyes. Regulus was done with Sirius calling Rome ‘That hot as fuck chick’ but Rome would love to hear that. “Did she say any about me?!” Sirius asked with excitement. Regulus could be a good brother and tell him. Or not tell him because his ego is already bigger then a fucking whale. Regulus has never really been a good brother. So why change his reputation now? “No, she actually thinks your brain is smaller then your dick” Regulus said, Rome had never said this of course but Sirius doesn’t know that. James covered his mouth with his hand trying to hold in a laugh. Regulus turned on his heal and walks out.
The tryouts lasted about 2 hours, which meant they were done at 6. As Sirius and Regulus waited for their driver when James came up to them, “Hey, my house, 8, it’s Marlene’s birthday, if you have questions text me.” He said to the both of them before running of to a older truck. Regulus didn’t know if James meant to invite him and Sirius or just Sirius. But he wasted about to ask.
“I’ll ask James if he meant you are invited too.” Sirius said to Regulus like he could read his mind. “I don’t care, I don’t even want to go” Regulus said as their car pulled up. Sirius chuckled and shook his head. “They will tell us what we got on Monday in our P.E. classes, okay?” Sirius told him. Regulus nodded. He really didn’t care if he was on the team or not. All he promised Rome was for him to tryout not that he would make the team.
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Rome had went straight to the girls side of the gym after he last class ended, unlike Reg. She was actually excited for the cheer tryouts. And she got to do it with Lily. She didn’t know her very well. Not yet. That was one of her goals for this year. Get to know as many people as you can. Another one of her goals was to date Sirius Black. This one was newer. Of course. The original goal was to date a hot dude but they are basically the same thing.
The tryouts were ok, to Rome they seemed easy. So she helped Lily. Lily was a natural, she just second guessed herself. They had to do a toe-touch, left and right hurdlers, a dance, and a cheer. Rome was very flexible so her toe-touch was amazing-or so she was told. The last thing they had to do in the tryouts was, any tumble they knew. Rome was certain if her cheer, dance, and jumps were shit her tumbling was not. She has done gymnastics for years. She was a level 9 gymnast, but she is a level 4 tumbler. If she made the team she would take more classes to get to a higher level but level 4 is good enough for tryouts.
They were all split into groups of 3. It was a private tryout. Only the 4 judges and the 3 girls trying out. Rome was lucky and got Lily in her group. Well luck for Lily. Lily felt more confident when she was practicing with Rome, then the other girls.
They were the 5th group, there where about 20 groups of 3 so, 60 girls trying out in total. Rome was nervous. Not because of the actual tryout. But one of the judges. She was the captain last year. She had light tan skin, like James, and dark brown long wavy hair. She wasn’t mean or anything. But the captain from last year, Aurora Hatman, she was a Junior now, that like Remus last year. But it’s not just that she liked him, it’s that she asked him out and he rejected her. Rome didn’t know if she held a grudge, but if she did, she was dunned.
Yes, Rome had done nothing wrong to Aurora, but she was Remus Lupin’s sister, Romulus Lupin. They had the same last name for crying out loud! There was no way Aurora wouldn’t make the connection. All Rome could do was hope that Aurora Hatman didn’t hold a grudge.
When Rome, Lily, and a other girl, went into the gymnasium, it was only them and the four judges. Rome felt small. But she knew she couldn’t let that stop her. She was going to make sure her motions are sharp, and clean. She was going to make sure she was loud and full of spirit. She was going to make sure she made the team.
The whole thing was a bier to Rome now. She thinks she did good, but there is no way to know until the following Monday when the team list is released. Rome felt proud and accomplished. She had done the dare and Reg did to. ‘How did Reg do?’ The question popped in her mind. She really wanted to know if he made the team. ‘They probably won’t know until Monday either’ she answered her own question.
As Rome walked out of the school building Lily passed her and said “See you tonight for Marls party at James’!” Oh my god! Rome completely forgot about the party! She had nothing to wear! Sirius was probably going to be there, it was very important that she look her best for Sirius. She jumped into her mom’s car when it pulled up. “Mom! I totally forgot about Marlene’s birthday party at James’ house tonight! Please can I go?!” Rome begged “Yes, Remus already told me. You do need to start reminding shit though” her mom said starting to drive.
When she got home she took a quick shower and blow dryer her hair. She was departing on curling or straightening it, so she went to ask Remus. “Remus should I curl my hair or straighten my hair?!” Rome asked barging into Remus’ room with her curling wand and her straightening iron. “I don’t fucking care!” Remus said, he looked annoyed. He was reading a book on his bed before Rome came and interrupted him. “Just pick one!” Rome said forcing him to chose “Uhh…straight?” Remus hesitated. “Ok so curly!” Rome said turning on her heal and walking out. “You asked for my help and you are going to do the fucking opposite?!” Remus shouted as she left. “Yep!” Rome said walking to her room.
She was never actually going to do what Remus suggested. She was going to do the opposite. Because why would she, Rome ‘trying to impress someone’ Lupin, listen to, Remus ‘Has no rizz at all’ Lupin?!
Rome put on a white graphic cropped top and some blue flair jeans on. She was ready to go, she thought she had to be early this time, right? Nope! Remus was waiting downstairs for her, their mom was too. “Come on Rome! The party started already!” Remus said as Rome came down the stairs.
Remus was right the party was already started. They were the last to arrive. Even Marlene was there already! But thankfully the movie hadn’t started. James’ mom Effi had prepared tons of snakes such as, popcorn, candy, hotdogs, pizza, cotton candy, and all sorts of sodas. Effi had also set of 6 inflatable kiddey pools with two pillows and a blanket in each. There were 9 of them and only 6 pools so that meant some person had to share. To Rome’s excitement Sirius was not sharing with anyone, so she took her chance.
“Hey, Sirius, right? Um… I was wondering if I could share your pool? There are no more.” Rome asked, she didn’t sound nervous to her relief. He smiled up at her from the pool and scooted over so there would be an empty spot. Rome sat down into the empty spot without even getting any of the snacks Effi had put out.
Besides from Rome and Sirius, James and Lily, and Mary and Marlene, were also sharing pools. Peter, Remus, and Reg-who didn’t want to come but Sirius made him- were all in their own pools.
As the movie played Rome and Sirius got more comfortable with each other. Sirius put his arm around her, which made her heart stop for a moment. Eventually Rome had put her head on Sirius’ chest and the blanket was over the both of them. Rome could have dyed right there! This was one of the best moments in her life! She was watching a movie with Sirius Black, with her head on his chest! Until her blather had to ruin shit, she forced herself to get up and go to the bathroom. Getting up was why less awkward then peeing on Sirius, she thought to herself.
When she got out of the bathroom someone was waiting outside. It was Reg. He must have saw her leave and followed her. “So you and my brother?” Reg said leaning on a wall. “You and yourself?” Rome teased leaning on the wall next to him. Reg just glared and rolled his eyes at her. Reg opened his mouth to start talking, but Rome stopped him because she heard someone. Someone had just came in.
“Lily what the hell?!” It was James who was speaking, supposedly to Lily. “Are you out of your mind?! What was the point of that?!” Yep it was Lily, and she sounded pissed. “Lily you know it was just a joke! And Marls does too! She laughed at it for Jesus Christ!” James again. So James said a joke and Lily didn’t like it, is what Rome suspected. “Well it was not very nice! You can’t just throw around stereo-types like that!” Lily, she was really pissed at whatever James said. Next thing Rome knew she heard the back door slam.
Rome and Reg were not visible in the little hallway by the bathroom, to James and Lily. So Rome began to walk back outside. James was still inside. He was sitting in a chair he looked annoyed. Even though Rome really, really wanted to go back outside with Sirius she sat down next to James in another chair and asked “what happened?” She knew some but not everything. And if she was going to make him feel better she needed the full story. James let out a sigh before answering “I made a ‘dumb blond’ joke to Marlene and Lily got pissed at me for it! But Marlene even thought it was funny! She is the blond and the birthday girl! She was fine with it!!” James explained. Rome nodded her head in understanding.
Rome knew what she should do as a good friend, but she really, really didn’t want to. She let out a sigh “Ok James, you go sit next to Sirius and I’ll sit next to someone else ok? Because Lily probably doesn’t want to sit next to you right now.” She said, it pained her to give up her spot next to Sirius but she had to be a good friend to James, she just had to.
James looked at her with a smile on his face. He told her thank you and got up to go back outside. When he left Reg finally came out from the little hallway they were in before James and Lily came in. “Can I share a pool with you? I just gave up my spot to James.” Rome asked. Reg rolled his eyes before grabbing her hand like she did so many times at school and dragged her back outside.
By the end of the movie Rome and Reg were in a similar position as Rome and Sirius were before Rome went inside. But Rome and Reg were not like Rome and Sirius. When Rome was with Sirius, her heart fluttered and stopped and she was in love. When Rome was with Reg, she felt like she was with a good friend or family member, like a brother. Rome liked how different she felt with each Black brother. She liked having a crush on Sirius and she likes having Reg as a ‘brother’. Yes she has a brother but this is her brother she chose. And Reg chose her to be his ‘sister’.
After the movie Effi turned on the outside lights. Peter had fallen asleep in his pool so Remus had to wake him up. They cleaned up their snacks and deflated the pools, before their parents came to pick them up.
Rome’s mom had just pulled up when Rome felt a tap on her shoulder. She turned around, it was Sirius. He was….was he? Was he blushing? Yes, he was blushing. “I liked tonight, maybe let’s to it again. But maybe next time just you and me, in an actual theater?” He said. Was he really?! Was Sirius Black asking Rome out?! Yes, yes he was! “Ya, I would love that! I mean… ya I’d like that. It would be cool.” Rome said back. Sirius leaned in and kissed her on her cheek before winking and walking away. Rome was in daze. Sirius Black just kissed her on her cheek! OH MY GOD!! This was not happening! It couldn’t be it was just too amazing! It was- “Rome come on! Get in the fucking car! I’m tiered!” It was Remus, he was yelling from the backseat of their mom’s car.
Rome hopped in and thought about what just happen the short ride home. She got into her pajamas and grabbed her phone. She FaceTimed Reg. She couldn’t help her self. She had to tell someone! And why not her new best friend?! Which just happened to be her crushes little brother! “Reg! Reg! Guess what Sirius did?!?!” Rome said as soon as he answered. It looked like he was in bed as well. “What?! Do I need to go beat him up?!” Reg asked concerned. Rome shook her head no vigorously. “He asked me out and then kissed me on the cheek!!” She exclaimed. She exploded with laughter and joy. She was on the phone for the next few hours with Reg rambling about Sirius, before Rome released that Reg had fallen asleep. She didn’t know when exactly but he definitely had. So she hung up the phone and lyed in her bed until she fell asleep thinking about Sirius Black.