Chapter 1
Regulus was a fool a royal fucking fool.
Let's backtrack to a few minutes ago; Regulus was lazing about in the air on his broom in the quidditch pitch; admiring the sky which darkened by the minute. He had been daydreaming about James Potter and his stupid face with his frankly stupid smile and his stupid fuckin dimples. When said man decides to appear next to him and start a conversation startling him half to death. He grumbled as he regained his composure loudly scoffing "You know James it's rather rude to bother someone who is trying to have some peace." He looked over at the man who merely laughed and said "Aww Reggie I'm sorry I didn't mean to bother you, but you know this is a public space where people come to practice and frequent quite a lot." Frankly, regulus didn't like his tone sure he knew this was a public space and he didn't have the sole rights to the quidditch pitch, but why did James have to say it out loud "You don't say Potter I had no idea." James chuckled oh that was such a beautiful sound that always managed to fluster Regulus just like the rest of him. "No need to be sarcastic Reggie dear I just wanted to stop by and say hello."
He merely scoffed at that and descended rapidly feeling the breeze hitting his face and flowing through his hair. Hoping that James would get the hint as he climbed off his broom.
Of course Potter wouldn't get the damn hint simply sporting a pout and starting to complain about the unfair advantage he had. "Potter do you simply not get it I left so I didn't have to talk to you anymore." Turning around to insult him once more he was met with the most adorable sight in his life. James had his head tilted sporting a confused look. Frankly, that was rather rude why did he have to be so fucking cute. He snapped out of his trance when hearing his lovely voice saying "Oh well I can keep quiet if that's what you want."
"Please don't stop talking I want to hear your voice," he thought internally. At James' shocked and ecstatic look, he realized that maybe he hadn't said that inside his mind. He straightened up and mockingly said, "Yes James keep talking you have such a lovely voice." James seemed unfazed at this, and laughed it off " If you wanted to hear me all you had to do was ask." Regulus simply ignored him and started speed-walking toward the castle. Behind him, he could hear him saying "See you later Reggie." Once he arrived at his dorm he collapsed on the floor head banging into the door. Oh, he was royally screwed and only groaned at the fact that he would have to see him again at dinner time.
Regulus was considering killing himself maybe he wouldn't have to face Potter and be reminded of his pathetic slip-up. Oh but of course how could Evan and Bart ever let him do that? He deeply regretted telling them what had happened now he had to face their mocking words and laughter. He hoped they died. Pulling himself up he stared at the clock next to him indicating that dinner would start soon, and he needed to start getting ready. Sighing heavily he went to the showers and started rinsing himself once more to hopefully get a clearer head. This was of course unsuccessful and had only been a waste of time.
Grabbing a casual shirt and pants he took his time getting ready praying that perhaps Evan and Barty had forgotten him and wouldn't notice his absence throughout dinner. He wasn't so lucky and the loud knocks on the door were proof of that. Evan had come to fetch him. Swinging the door open only to be met with the sight of Evan with Barty practically hanging off of him. "To what do I owe the displeasure of seeing you in my entryway." "Come on Reg don't be like that don't you want to see your beloved."
If Barty didn't shut up soon he might just clock him in the face. "Shut up. "Whatever you say," Evan ever the peacemaker said "We have to head down before Dorcas and Pandora come barging in." Having no choice but to accept this he shoved his way past them and headed down knowing Dorcas would drag him out of his dorm and into the great hall with no regard for his appearance.
Regulus walked towards the painting as it swung open letting some Slytherins in and went out leaving both his friends in the dust.
Arriving at the great hall he seated himself at his usual seat and waited for the dishes to appear. He tried to avoid all contact with the Gryffindor table, but alas having an annoyingly loud brother in Gryffindor doesn't help. He flinched slightly at his brother's booming voice " Hey Reggie come over here." Pretending as though he hadn't heard him he concentrated on the plate and deliciously smelling dishes on the table. However, Siri never was one to give up.
Observing how his brother rapidly advanced toward him he mentally prepared himself as Siri slid himself into the seat next to him."Hey Siri" "Don't hey Siri me why did you ignore me you little shit" " I didn't ignore you; I just didn't hear you" "Mhm anyway where are those annoying friends of yours" "I don't know" "Whatever I was wondering if you would be willing to do me a favor" "What do I get in return" "That's not how a favor works." Raising a perfectly sculpted eyebrow at him he inquired as to what his brother needed. "What do you need" "A favor" "You will get one if you tell me what I get in return" " Fine I'll cover for you whenever you need it" "Deal what do you want" "I need you to distract the professors."
Exhaling he agreed and knew this must be a big prank if he needed him. Thinking that he had successfully evaded James he proceeded to eat some food that Evan had placed on his plate having arrived with Barty at some point during his conversation with his brother. Who by the way had left to who knows where. James Potter wasn't needed there because where Siri once sat James took the place of and grinned at him.
This did nothing to help the flush rising from his neck to his cheeks as he recalled the event that transpired earlier that day. Choosing to dutifully ignore him he cast his gaze back down to his plate finding it very interesting. "Hey, Reggie what are you doing" "Building a comet" Laughing James indulged him and said " Really, you must be a genius" "Aren't you needed elsewhere" "Nope," he said popping the p. He cast his gaze upward once more and asked, "what are you doing here." James hummed "Admiring my view."
This managed to fluster Regulus further making him freeze up and swiftly cast his eyes to his food. As Regulus prepared to retort the bells indicating dinner was over rang overhead. His dinner disappeared and he accusingly said "Look what you did now I'm going to starve all night." James looked apologetic and pulled a chocolate frog out of his pocket simply answering that although this wouldn't make up for it he at least hoped he enjoyed it.
Taking the frog he huffed and rose to his feet still infuriated at the loss of his food but warmed at the kind gesture. Trudging back to his room he saw his friends there already looking ready to tease him. He glared at them "Well where were you Cas and Panda didn't see you at all" "You didn't seem to notice while you were flirting with James" He merely glared daggers at them and told them to get out. They obediently filed out with a goodnight and more teasing. God today was a long day.