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(Sirius and Regulus)

Sirius: Hey Reggie!

Reggie: Hello

Sirius: Wanna come over today?

Sirius:We haven’t caught up in a couple of weeks

Sirius:Plus, I didn’t get to see you at the concert

Reggie: Yeah sure. When?

Sirius: You can come now😁

Reggie:Ok

Sirius: See you soon baby brother😘😘

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Sirius put his phone down and looked up at James, “Prongs, you gotta go.”

“What why?” James frowned.

“Reggie is coming over, and he would literally murder me if you were here and I didn’t tell him.”

“Oh, okay then.” James said with a little disappointment in his voice. Sirius went back to looking at his phone, and James looked at him, then at the couch, then back to Sirius. Sirius still wasn’t paying attention, so James took it as an opportunity to take his wallet out of this pocket, and stuff it between the couch cushion.

He made sure it wasn’t too visible, then stood up, dusted himself off and smiled. “Well, okay. I’ll head out now. Bye, Pads.”

Sirius looked back up and said, “Bye, Prongs! I’ll text you later!”

James walked out the door and into his car. He drove down the street and parked a few houses away from Sirius’ and waited. Just waited.

He was sitting there for about 25 minutes until Regulus came down the street and pulled into Sirius’ driveway.

James did a little “thank you” prayer to the Gods that Regulus didn’t notice him.

(Prongs, Marls and Wormy)

Prongs: Spotted.

*picture*

Wormy: James. What are you doing?

Marls: So you’ve resorted to stalking now?

Prongs: I mean I wouldn’t call it that, but if that’s what you want to call it then, sure.

Marls:You know that is a crime right🤨

Prongs: Not necessarily

Wormy:WHAT?

Prongs: He’s walking into Pads’ house.

Wormy: Ok, so let me get this straight. You were at Sirius’ house, knew Regulus was coming over, left, parked down the street, and now you’re stalking him?

Marls: You’re bad shit crazy

Prongs:Thanks🤭

Wormy:James.

Wormy: Start the car, drive to my house and take a load off, please…..

Prongs: I can’t. I have a plan.

Wormy:This is going to go south real fast I can feel it

Marls: Whatever you do, I’m sure it’s going to make Regulus hate you  even more than he already does

Prongs:That’s perfect😊

Wormy:Oh god.😬😬😬

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James jumped out of the car, and practically ran to the front door. He hesitated for a moment before knocking, thinking of the consequences that might come with this.

But, his body pushed those feelings down and his hand unwillingly came up to knock on the door.

To his surprise, Regulus answers the door, looked James up and down then shuts the door on his face. James could hear Sirius’ voice inside, but could not make out what he was saying.

James waited a few more seconds, then brought his hand back up to the door again. This time, Sirius answered the door looking absolutely puzzled. “James, what are you doing here?”

“Well, funny story. I got home, checked my pockets, my wallet wasn’t there. So, I realized I probably forgot my wallet at your house, turned around and now here I am!”

Sirius looked back at Regulus who wasn’t paying attention and then back at James. “Go in and check. But make it quick, he’s literally going to kill me.”

James moved past Sirius to go look for it. He first started in the kitchen, and worked his way around it. He looked near the stove, cabinets, and the table. Then he made his way over to the living room.

He glanced at Regulus, not expecting him to already have been looking at him. Their eyes met, and to James’ shock, Regulus flinched a little and looked away.

James made his way over to the side tables near the couch, looked under and on top of those. Then, he made his way to the couch where Regulus was sitting. He squeezed into a little spot on the edge of the couch sitting down, practically right on top of Regulus.

He swore he heard the way Regulus’ breath caught in his throat or the way his eyes looked anywhere in the room, but at James.

“So, Reggie, did you like our show?” James said with a huge smile, as if he saw nothing wrong with this situation.

“Don’t call me that.” Regulus angrily spoke, trying to scoot away from James, to the other end of the couch.

“Okay, would you rather Baby Black?”

“Definitely not.”

Sirius tried to hide his laugh but failed miserably, “James, what are you doing?”

“I told you, I left my wallet here.”

“Then, find it.” Sirius spoke.

“I can’t. Don’t know where it is.” He shrugged and grinned.

Regulus rolled his eyes and looked at Sirius. He made a face, like they were communicating with their eyes. Sirius smiled again, and looked down.

“So, Reggie. You didn’t answer me, how did you like the concert?”

“Do you want the honest answer?”

“Always, Baby Black.”

Regulus took a deep breath and started. “Well, I’d have to say your singing was mediocre at best. I don’t know why you’re the lead singer anyways, a dead bird could sing better than you. I think that the songs you sang, were awful, and I honestly don’t know why most people like you because you are the most stuck up, obnoxious, arrogant person I’ve ever met in my whole entire life.”

For a second, James’ heart rate picked up, and his breath caught in his throat. Who knew such mean words like this could have such a strong effect on him?

Regulus stared, blank faced at James for a few moments, expecting him to be upset, say something rude back or just look away and ignore him completely. But, the last thing he expected was for James to break out into a wide grin and chuckle, cheeks slightly turning crimson.

“Is that so?” James grinned ever so widely.

“Yes, it most certainly is.”

“Well, I’m sorry you feel that way. Next time, I’ll try to sing something you like better, Reggie.” He smirked at him and winked.

Oh my God. James Potter was going to be the death of Regulus Black.

Regulus broke eye contact with James, to look at something that was catching his eye. It looked like black leather that was stuffed in the crevice of the couch. Without thinking, Regulus climbed behind James to reach for it.

James was startled a bit and was going to say something witty before he was interrupted by Regulus, “You stupid fucking idiot.”

James’ pupils enlarged immensely, and if you so much as blinked, you would have missed it, but Regulus didn’t.

He peered at the wallet in his hands. His wallet. James met his eyes and smiled again, even bigger than before, “Oh my god! You found it.”

Regulus rolled his eyes, and shoved the wallet to his chest.

“Thank you, love.” James whispered.

Regulus all the sudden couldn’t breathe. He wanted to bang his head against the wall or punch James in his face. He didn’t know which one he’d rather. But, all he could do was walk away, so with that he stormed away upstairs without looking back.

“You are one sick bastard.” Sirius got up and punched him in the arm.

James put his arms up in defense and spoke, “Woah, woah, woah! I didn’t do anything.”

Sirius looked at him and shook his head. “Get out of my house, pervert.”

He pulled James up off the couch and pushed him to the front door. James was laughing the whole time and as Sirius shut the door he heard him say, “I know what you did, Prongs!”

James walked to his car thinking, Well if Regulus hates me even more now, at least I got to make Sirius laugh.

James got into his car, quite pleased with himself.

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(The French Sluts)

Reggie: I hate myself

Dora: Nooooo don’t say that

Reggie: This is so pathetic.

Barty: What did you do now???

Reggie: I’m having feelings again, like a 9 year old little girl😑

Evan: What…..😃

Reggie: You guys remember feelings right?

Barty: Yeah…..

Dora: Yes, we have them everyday🤨

Reggie: You do?

Evan: Boy has lost his mind

Reggie: No, I mean like feelings for people?

Barty: Literally what is wrong with you??

Dora: Yes, let me reiterate….WE HAVE FEELINGS EVERYDAY

Reggie: Oh damn.

Reggie: My mother really screwed me up then?

Evan:👀

Dora: Wait…so who do you have these feelings for?🤭🤭

Reggie: No one, it was just hypothetical.🙄

Barty: OOOOOOOO

Evan: Could this person’s name “hypothetically” start with a J?????😨😨😨😨

Barty: And “hypothetically” end with a S??????🫢🫢🫢🫢🫢

Dora: Also, “hypothetically” does this persons last name rhyme with otter??!?!!??

Regulus: That’s enough.

Barty: But I thought it was just “hypothetical” 😢😢

Regulus: I hate all of you.

Evan: Is that “hypothetical” too?😁

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(Prongs and Pads)

Prongs: Sooooooo👀👀👀

Pads: 🧐

Prongs: Have you thought anymore about it?

Pads: You gotta be more specific

Pads: I think about a lot of things

Prongs: Can Regulus come on tour with us?

Pads: Here we go again.

Prongs: PLEASEEEEEEE DO IT FOR ME

Pads: I do too many things for you already😒😒

Prongs: I know I know

Prongs: And this is why I love you

Pads: And…???🤨🤨

Prongs: Andddddd you’re my best friend in the whole entire world and I love you so much and I couldn’t imagine not knowing you because if I didn’t know you I’d be lost because you’re the funniest person ever, you’re so kind and beautiful and lovely and I love you so much I could never truly put it into words😘😘😘

Pads: Ugh fine😒🫶

Pads: You sold me🤭

Pads: But it’s not a guarantee because I don’t even know if he’ll say yes

Prongs: Well it’s still worth a shot to ask

Pads: I know. But all I’m saying is don’t get you’re hopes up

Prongs: Yeah, but even if he just comes to a few shows

Prongs: He doesn’t have to come on the whole tour, I guess

Pads: Alrighty, I’ll ask now🫶

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(Reggie and Sirius)

Sirius: Heyyyyyyy baby brother

Reggie: Hello

Sirius: Do you wanna come to another one of our shows?😁

Reggie: Depends.

Reggie: Where?

Sirius: ….Arizona…..😬😬

Reggie: You’re kidding.

Sirius: Unfortunately, no

Reggie: You expect me to drive through California, to cross state lines, and then drive all the way to Phoenix?!??

Reggie: That’s 10 hours of driving?!

Sirius: NO NO I WOULD NEVER ASK YOU TO DO THAT

Sirius: We have a jet to take us to shows😭

Reggie: Mhm🤨

Sirius: What?

Reggie: I’m not being stuck on a jet with your band.

Sirius: Oh. my. god.

Sirius: Why are you so dramatic??!!

Reggie: You’re the one who practically raised me, so? Ask yourself.

Sirius: Touché😒

Sirius: So are you coming or not?

Reggie: Depends.

Sirius: …………..

Reggie: …………

Sirius: …………

Reggie: …………

Sirius: UGH FINE. THERE ARE TWO SEPARATE SEATING AREAS ON THE JET

Sirius: YOU CAN HAVE ONE AND WE WILL HAVE THE OTHER

Reggie: Thank you😋

Sirius: Oh yeah, and one more thing

Reggie: What?

Sirius: Bring Remus

Sirius: Sorry, I mean only if he wants to go, of course

Sirius: But, yeah just mention it to him!🙂

Reggie: Oh, he for sure wants to go.

Reggie: Let me text him now.

Sirius: ?

Reggie: Yup! He sure does. Lmao😭

Sirius: Awesome!

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“Would you quit screaming!” Regulus yelled at Remus.

“I can’t! Wait, let me see the text again!” Remus grabbed Regulus’ phone and read the texts between Sirius and Regulus for the 100th time.

“I feel like he definitely has a crush on you too.” Regulus mentioned nonchalantly.

“You’re a lair.”

“Why would I lie?” Regulus threw his hands up.

“I don’t know.”

“He wouldn’t have invited you if he didn’t.”

“Yes, he would have. It’s called being polite, Regulus.”

“Yeah, but there was something about the way he looked at you when we saw them the other day.”

“Don’t go getting my hopes up.” Remus turned over and got up off of Regulus’ bed. “I gotta go tell Lily and Cas.”

“You do that, Lupin.” Regulus laughed and turned his attention back to his book.

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“Get up! We gotta go!” Remus whispered in the pitch black room.

“What time is it?” Regulus asked.

“Almost five.”

Regulus huffed and pulled the blankets over his head.

“Come on, Reg. Didn’t Sirius say to be ready by 5:30?”

“Okay, okay! I’m getting up.” Remus left the room to finish getting ready, and Regulus still lied there, staring at the ceiling.

He picked up his phone and looked at the time. 4:49.

He got out of bed, and walked to the bathroom to turn on the shower. He really contemplated telling Sirius that he couldn’t come to this show anymore because as he stepped into the steaming hot shower, it then hit him. He is going to be stuck on that jet with James Potter for two whole hours. Regulus hated that idea with every bone in his body.

What if James said something stupid? There would be no where for Regulus to run to, James could just easily follow him. He would be only several feet away from James in their separate rooms and for some reason, that made his head hurt.

He wanted to hate the idea of being in such close proximity to James, with no where to go, but deep down he knew he liked it.

As Regulus stepped out of the shower, he checked the time again. It now read, 5:05.

Sirius would be here soon to pick them up, and Regulus wasn’t even close to being ready yet. He peaked his head out of his room, and saw Remus making tea for the both of them.

He made his way back to the bathroom, got dressed and brushed his teeth.

He came out to the kitchen and grabbed the cup of tea Remus was holding for him. “Thanks, Rem.”

“No, problem.”

Regulus looked back down at his phone and saw the time. 5:24.

“Sirius should be here any-“ Regulus got interrupted by a loud ding on his phone.

Sirius: HERE😋😋😋🤟🤟🤟

Regulus looked up and smiled at Remus, “Your boyfriends here.” Remus laughed and grabbed his tea off the table.

They both made their way outside to witness a very unhinged scenario. Sirius was blasting punk rock music, and screaming out of the windows. He practically was waking up their entire apartment complex.

“Shut up! You’re waking up the entire neighborhood!” Regulus tried to yell over the music, but failed.

Sirius turned the music down and said, “I am just trying to get you concert ready!”

“I’m good, thanks.”

Regulus turned to Remus before making their way to the car, “So, this is what you’re attracted to? What a shame, you could do so much better.”

They got in the back of Sirius’ car, and buckled up. “Hey! No one wants to sit up here with me?” He put the car in drive and continued, “Fine, suit yourself!”

There was this comfortable silence floating around between the three of them, that Remus and Regulus both appreciated, especially with it being very early in the morning. But, one thing about Sirius was that he did not do silence.

“You smell good, Remus.”

“What?” Remus asked a little startled by the disruption of the complete silence that was surrounding them.

“Um, no I just mean that, like, um. When you got into the car you smelt nice!”

“Oh, um. Thank you!” Remus chuckled. “Um, well you look beautiful, as always!”

Sirius face heated up and Regulus felt the car lightly jolt a bit. Sirius pulled the wheel back towards him again.

Regulus thought about jumping out of the car, or better yet, the jet when they got there. He’s always wanted to try sky diving with no parachute!

“Um, thanks.” Sirius smiled quietly and started tapping and fidgeting on the steering wheel.

Regulus was so done. Was he going to be a third wheel for this entire trip?