James' pov:
James had stayed up all night making them. No magic. He painted one with a star and one with the sun, they were perfect. The perfect paper rings for him and his boyfriend, his perfect Regulus. James is leaving in a week and he doesn’t know how he will survive without Regulus, he even thought about asking Minnie if he could stay an extra year, Reggie would call him codependent (which is very much true but James wasn’t going to admit that). There were currently masses of paper everywhere around James. He wanted to do the rings by hand the muggle way because then they would be more special. However, that ment it took James a good few hours before he managed to produce the winning pair. After creating the paper rings to finish them off he put a protective charm on them so they won’t break, since, well they are paper.
Regulus' pov:
Regulus was on his way to his dorm from the great hall when he felt a hand around his wrist and dragged them both into an abandoned classroom. Once the door closes behind them Regulus turns around to be given a close up view of none other than James Potter himself and forgive him for only being human when he closes the little space between them for a kiss. Kissing James Fleamont Potter has always felt like touching the sun, no matter how brief or for how long it always feels the same. Their lips touch and the world feels perfect, like nothing could beat this moment. Then James opens up his mouth and grazes his teeth on Regulus' bottom lip and Regulus just melts completely. The fucking tease tho pulls away much to Regulus’ despise.
“ I have something for you,” James says quietly. Regulus can tell he is nervous, what about he doesn’t know.
“Okay, what is it? I'm sure it’s perfect” Regulus replies. Of course it will be perfect because there is nothing James could do that isn't perfect, Regulus loves him and it scares him sometimes.
“Well here goes nothing”
James' pov:
This was it, James thought, now or never. They have only been dating for a few weeks and haven’t said I love you yet, James always wanted to say it at the perfect time, but if he doesn’t now then he doesn’t know when he can and now seems like a good enough time. So, shakily as ever, bloody nerves, he pulls the ring box out his pocket and gets down on one knee. He keeps his eyes on Regulus’ face the whole time, because of this he sees the exact moment Regulus realises what's happening. His eyes widened. Shit. Maybe this was a dumb idea but it's too late now so he starts talking.
“Regulus Arcturus Black, I know we have only been dating for a few weeks but I am leaving Hogwarts in a week so I thought I maybe should let you know that I am completely and hopelessly” James pauses anxiety clogging his throat so the next thing is said as a whisper “in love with you”
Regulus says nothing. James gets nervous.
“If you are wondering about the rings I just thought that it could be a reminder for when we aren't both at Hogwarts, if you don’t like them though I can get rid of them- or if you do like them then you can have them. But feel free to say no, honestly it wouldn’t be a –”
Regulus cuts him off, he puts his arms around his shoulders and basically jumps onto James, pressing his lips to James’ in a matter of milliseconds. The kiss was soft and sweet and Regulus could feel James’ smile and laughter bubbling up from inside them both.
“I love you too, you idiot, always and forever.” Reg said while pulling away from James just enough to see his face. “And I’m sure I will love whatever it is you have planned”
James’ face turned a deep red at this “Umm i was just thinking that since I’m leaving soon these rings would like remind us of each other or something and like i thought it would be fun if maybe we had a fake wedding?” he finishes his ramble and gives Regulus his best smile.
“You’re an idiot James Potter but yes I will have a fake wedding with you”
And oh how James’ heart just stopped, died and came back to life 100 times over.
Reggie said yes! His Regulus with beautiful dark curls that somehow always sat perfectly on his head, who is so sarcastic and mean but cares so much, the person who snatched his heart in 5th year and kept it never to be shared again. James honestly doesn't think anyone on this planet truly has felt love until they have loved someone like how James loves Regulus and now they are having a ‘wedding’.
The day of the wedding:
The wedding was held in the room of requirements, each of their friends had been given a role in the wedding, after some discussion (mainly Sirius demanding) they agreed Sirius would be the one to officiate the ceremony. Marlene was desperate to walk James down the aisle since it would ‘make my dearest Effie the happiest’ James really hates the fact one of his childhood best friends keeps on pretending to be in love with his own mother. Pandora would be Regulus’ best woman and everyone else kinda dibs-d whatever else was left.
So two or three days later the room of requirement was decorated with hyacinths (James knew they were Regulus’ favourite flower) and vines running along the archway at the end of a wedding aisle, it was an old white stone slightly worn and chipped but beautiful nonetheless.
For the day James and Regulus transfigured some old t-shirts and jeans into suits, James being his hopeless romantic self was determined to follow the rule of not seeing your spouse before the wedding so he couldn't see Reggie until he was walking up the aisle. It's funny when you think about it; James would often think about his wedding at 7, what dress would he wear? It was big and poofy like a Disney princess. Then at 12 he stopped, he realised he didn’t want to be a bride, realised that everything he thought he knew was…wrong, he realised no girl name suited him but James did. Those two years of his life, 12 and 13, changed him for life, he stopped pointing out things he likes as he thought they wouldn't be deemed ‘lady like’ and generally ended up in a pretty shit place. Thankfully Sirius told him that Regulus felt the same and there's nothing wrong with James which helped. And now James is all dressed up about to marry him with paper rings.
As if on queue Marlene walked into the little area sectioned off where James was waiting,
“You ready mate?” they asked as they checked over her earthy red/brown suit in the mirror.
James went over to the mirror and saw himself in a red and black tux, it worked, he brushed his hands down it to make sure his shirt’s straight then when he looked up Pete and Mary had a bucket-
“What is that?”
They gave James devilish grins
“just something to make the wedding… SPARKLE!”
And the next thing James realised he was covered in gold glitter aghhh damn Pete and Mary. They both smiled and turned away to walk out to the main area. James turned to Marlene who looked like they could barely contain their laughter, James soon learned he was right when Marlene doubled over and clutched their stomach and burst out sounds of whole hearted joy.
“MARLS THIS ISN'T FUNNY” James tried but failed to keep his voice serious.
“sorry - its just, you- the look on your face- glitter pfft ” and then they broke of laughing.
Regulus' pov:
Regulus was almost ready for the fake wedding when his two of his best friends, Evan and Barty, came in, the bloody snakes of them snuck behind Regulus then poured a whole bucket of green glitter over him. WHAT THE FUCK!
"EVAN! BARTY! OH YOU TWO ARE SO DEAD!" he yelled at them before realising starting a fight before the ceremony would be stupid, he'll just have to get them back later. instead he tried to brush off the glitter before giving up and deciding he will just have to sparkle today. He went to rant to Pandora about how annoying her brother is.
James' pov:
James turned back to the mirror and quickly and ever so slightly aggressively swiped at the specks of gold all over his jacket and trousers. He couldn’t get all of it out so in the creases of his clothes and in his hair there was a dusting of gold. On the bright side he will shine in the light so he guesses this will have to do.
“I think the real question Marls is are you ready?” He finished staring in the mirror and looked at Marlene.
“Yeah i- i'm ready” they replied as they finally stopped laughing, thank god James thought.
“Okay, good. Lets go? I guess, yeah, OK.” God his nerves were kicking in.
“Hey, James, you’re gonna be fine. I promise.”
“I know I know,” He pauses and takes a deep breath, “Lets go.”
And with that Marlene ran out of the room to make sure everyone’s ready. They appeared back into the area within 2-3 minutes. Gave a quick explanation on why they took so long, James was really paying attention if he was honest. Then linked arms with James and started pulling them towards the door to walk down the aisle. When the two of them turned around the corner the bright light from the sun shone into his eyes so it blocked his view from the rest of the room. He heard people cheering and standing up from their seats, James just focused on the ground trying not to fall over. When he was maybe a metre or two, he doesn’t really know, James looked up from the ground and that's when he screwed up.
Regulus was there, and not just there he means there, the light was coming through the window behind Reg which made him glow like an angel sent from another world entirely. He had smudged eyeliner on and his hair was styled perfectly with a crown adorned on his head. Oh James really wanted to kiss him, Regulus truly was blessed by Aphrodite, not only his beauty though, he was smart and always had a reply which made James stop in his tracks. Speaking of stopping in tracks it appears that while appreciating his lover he paused at the steps to the altar, jaw dropped and eyes wide.
James came back to his senses and shook his head before smiling and continuing the journey to where his boyfriend was waiting for him, once he arrived Marlene went off to sit with Dorcas, this left James and Regulus at the altar with Sirius behind the podium ready to officiate this wedding. They were wearing a wine red dress with a slit down the side of one leg, they had their hair done in two french braids (thanks to Remus) and some lip gloss on. They began to speak:
“We have gathered here today to celebrate the fact that my baby brother has decided to make our parents roll in their graves by dating Prongs. Ummm… OH YEAH. *cough cough* Do you James Potter take Reggie as a lover and promise to never break his heart otherwise I will hunt you down?”
James heard Regulus let out a chuckle at his sibling’s words and turned to face him, who was wearing a black suit which looked as if he too had been bombed with glitter, though this time it was green. James took his hands in his and took a second to admire the many rings that were worn by Reg every day. He did however notice that Regulus had kept a finger free of rings in preparation for this moment, and for some reason that reassured James that this was the right thing and that if it wasn’t Regulus it wouldn’t be anyone at all.
“I do, I truly and honestly do.” James couldn't stop the smile from escaping even if he tried.
“And do you Regulus Black promise not to hurt James’ heart because I will also hunt you down?”
James looked up at Regulus’ face to see him already looking back, brown eyes met green and grey eyes and if James could pause time he would now, he would freeze this moment and stare into those eyes forever discovering new treasures in them everyday. Then Regulus spoke.
“Yes I do, I would never wish to hurt you. Je t’aime James.”
And with that Sirius officiated them “Okay now put the damn rings on and kiss”
Pete came up with the rings in a little box and put them on the table. James picked up the one with the sun on it with one hand and used the other hand to hold Regulus’ ,raised Reg’s hand to his mouth and pressed his lips to it before kneeling down and putting the ring on his star’s finger. Regulus gave him a gentle smile before repeating the action with the star ring and James’ hand. When they were both on their feet again James used his left hand to tilt Regulus’ head up and ducked down to kiss him.
Regulus' pov:
The kiss was sweet and innocent but it may have had more significance and meaning then any of their past kisses. James’ arm went around Regulus’ waist and his Sun pulled into a hug. Regulus hugged him back before breaking off the kiss and snuggling his head into James’ chest. James placed a kiss on the top of Regulus’ head and Reg's mind chanted ‘I love you’ over and over. He felt magic all around them and when he opened his eyes he learnt magic was all around them, the glitter that had been dumped on them had lifted off them and was flying around and made this moment more special than it was before.
The Sun found it’s Star.