Chapter 2
The "Date"
* Why the actual fuck did I just do that, oh god he going to hate me. But why would he flirt back?!! It's probably just his personality, god get over yourself Reg*
The regret of that conversation washes over him like a wave, engulfing him with every step he takes, until he feels a loud thump on his shoulders. Barty and Evan appear beside him and begin bantering away.
"Hey Reggie"
"Can you answer me this, is it just me or is Dumbledore like THE WORST. He is literally the most useless headmaster EVER"
Reggie sighs, "Nope you're right. he is the worst"
"Thank you. Rosier here seems to think Filtch is the worst but he's just annoying. He practically nothing compared to Dumblebitch"
"Crouch I'm your boyfriend so address me as such or I will literally never sit with you at dinner"
"Jesus sorry. see what he's done to me Reg I'm a total loser now" Barty complains
"You've always been a looser Barty" Reg finishes as the enter the common room.
2 hours later:
Dinner is in an hour now so reg decides to get ready, all he normally does is unbutton his shirt a bit throw his tie away and he's done but since he's seeing James after to study he thinks to go a little bit extra. He grabs some of his favourite rings and unbuttons his shirt just a little more than usual. He grabs some cologne and sprays it on his neck and wrists. Although Regulus always wants to look good he wants to look especially good tonight because if James does actually like him back then why not give him a show.
Barty and Evan have already headed down for dinner now leaving Reg to walk on his own, which to be honest he doesn't mind at all. As much as he loves his friends their constant flirting and need to constantly be kissing each rother or fighting pisses him off. Maybe its because he want a relationship like that with James or maybe its because its genuinely annoying as fuck, to be honest Regulus doesn't know but its got to be one pf them.
As Reg enters the great hall James catches his eye and god does he look good, he's wearing his quidditch shirt and his hair looks just perfect, he's wearing his school shirt underneath while yes its a weird choice looks so good on him and a few of the buttons seem to be down which shows of his neck like nothing else. As soon as Regulus notices he's staring he immediately heads for his table.
As he sits down he makes sure its just good enough for him to see James still as there is no way he can wait until their study date to look at him.
"Someone looks extra nice tonight" Barty comments as Reggie takes his seat
"Shut up Crouch, im just studying with Potter. We have a Ancient Runes Project thing we need to do"
"Well that explains why you put on your best cologne"
"OH MY GHOD REG! You soooo have a massive crush on Potter, Damn it now I owe Dorcas butterbeer"
"You bet on that!!!"
"Not to be funny Reg you were quite obvious about it" Evan chimed in.
"no i was not"
"Ohhh yes you were. You talk about him literally all the time, about how perfect he looks and how good he is at Ancient Runes. Merlin you once told me that you love the way he rides his broom in quidditch"
Everyone was laughing now. Surely it wasn't that obvious that I like him, if it was Sirius would've killed me by now.
Reg looks over to James and his friends only to find out James was just staring at him and as soon as they locked eyes he turned away.
*what was that about?* Reg wonders. Why would James be staring at him he couldn't like him right, its impossible, Reg is probably just over thinking it.
The thought of their study date later makes Regulus nervous. I mean does he look good, does he smell good, is there anything in this teeth? what if he can't flirt? what if he flirts too much? what if they don't talk at all? what if they talk too much? Anything and everything could go wrong and there's no way Reg can stop it.
Dinner is coming to an end now and despite the fear and anxiety Reggie confidently makes his way towards the library, obviously making Evan check him before entering just in case James is already there. Which to Reggie's luck he's not. He begins to look around the library grabbing every book they will need to read, grabbing some parchment and quills before finding a nice quiet place to sit. Its a small area of the library where practically no one goes except for him. The only reason he knows James will know he's there is because he's caught him there before, in the late hours of the night catching up on homework or studying.
Regulus sits down placing the pile of books to the side and placing the parchment Infront of him. The light is quite dim in the corner so reg grabs an old oil lamp and lights it with his wand placing it gently to the side, just in the right place so that it lights up the corner perfectly.
He opens a book and begins to read as he has a feeling James will take a while.
30 minuets later:
James thuds down on the seat opposite of Reg, startling him a bit, and gives him a warm smirk.
"Hey" Reg says closing the book and looking up at James.
"Hey.. uhm you look, you look amazing"
"Thanks you don't look so bad yourself potter"
*why is James stuttering, James never stutters like never. And god why does he look so.. hot*
"So, do you know what the projects about" James asks him
"Were you not paying attention in class?? I thought you loved Ancient runes." He pauses "But yes I do know"
Regulus explains everything to James and they begin.
James cracks some jokes here and there and they spend hours talking and laughing together , Regulus swears he's never been this happy studying before.
After a while the quieten down a bit a reg begins to write some stuff down from the book as James continues to read his. There's silence but it not uncomfortable, it the opposite actually, its calming and makes them both feel warm.
As Reg continues to write he feels something brush against his left ankle. Its James. Reg takes a deep breath before returning the action he's anxious but confident, which soon turns into full confidence as he begins to lead this situation.
He looks up to James looking him in the eyes and this time he really does get lost in them. It seems that James had been staring at Reg the whole time, he never even started reading the book, he was so lost in how perfect Regulus looked that nothing else mattered to him.
They're at this for about 5-10 minuets before Reg pull together all his confidence and says,
"Hey... I'm going to go look for another book, I think the one I'm looking for should be over there behind that bookshelf." He takes a deep breath before saying "you're welcome to join me, if you'd like" he stands up before winking at James and walking away.
James is speechless, is this really happening, he stays there for a moment or two before quickly getting up. He almost knocks his chair over as he heads towards Regulus. He walks slowly and cautiously toward where he watched Reg go, and there he is. He's leaning against a bookshelf, anxiously twisting his rings around his fingers. God he looks perfect James thinks.
"Hey" James says nervously.
"Hey"
And that's all it takes. James walks toward Reg stepping Infront of him looking down to meet the younger boys gaze, Reg takes a step closer to him making the space between them so small and ant would barley fit.
Regulus reaches out his hand, interlocking his finger with James'. James slowly raises his hand to Regulus' jaw, he begins to gently rub his cheek with his thumb making little swirling patterns all around. There're eyes meet and James begins to say something
"Reg I-"
But Reg cuts him off.
"James don't.. don't ruin this, please"
And with that their lips meet. At first it's gentle but the more they desire each other the more passionate they get.
James begins down Reggie's collar bone placing small but hard kisses all up towards his neck to his jawline then his lips again but this time both boys confidence is at full capacity. Reg places his tongue on James' lip begging for entrance, which James happily grants. James slams Reggie's body against the bookcase his hand grabbing at his waist making his way up and down, slowly he slides his hand under Reggie's shirt which makes Regulus shiver with delight.
Reg tugs at James' quidditch shirt, quickly lifting it up and over his body a throwing it down on the floor before taking to James' shirt and grabbing it by the collar and tugging him down so he's more on his level.
They take long breaths between kisses, both boys accidently slipping out occasional moans between breaths. This has got to be the best study session ever James thinks.
"Reg I-... I- "
"What is it chéri??" Regulus moans continuing to kiss James.
"I think I love you Reg. And I- I have for a long time now"
Silience. Scary silence. Oh god what if James has completely messed up now, why did he say that he loves him why why why. How could he be so stupi-
"I- I think i love you too, ma douce" Reg pauses "j'ai l'impression que sans toi je ne suis rien"
And with that James looses every ounce of self control he's ever had, regulus speaking English was one thing but when he spoke French, boy did it make James crazy.