Sleepy

Regulus was having a really nice dream.

He usually has really wild dreams, but never has he had one with James potter in it. Until recently.

He doesn’t know why but he hasn’t been able to stop thinking about James for weeks now, maybe he’s just been spending too much time with him.

This particular dream has them both in a beautiful meadow with flowers all around them, and all of the sunlight is coming from James himself. He was holding Regulus, and he’s never felt so warm and cozy. So safe.

His brother Sirius has always been his safe place, has always looked out for him and taken care of him but mostly at home. Their parents always said there was something wrong with him since he has never been able to stay awake.

For a long time they wouldn’t even get him diagnosed, but finally Sirius got help from cousin Andy and we were able to sneak out to a mind healer.

Unfortunately, even in the wizarding world there’s no cure for narcolepsy.

Right now, he could feel himself waking up. He’s never quite sure how long he’s been sleeping or where he’ll find himself, but he’s certainly not expecting to wake up in someone’s arms.

In a Gryffindor bed?

He’s slowly remembering where he was before he fell asleep- he was on prefect duty doing patrols with James.

But how’d he get in a bed? With James?? Is this James’ bed?????

He didn’t realize how much he liked that fact until he fell off the bed and onto the floor. He was freaking out a little you could say. 

“Woah, Regulus, are you okay? Let me help you, you’ve been out for a couple hours,” said James who must have been awake this whole time. 

“I-I’m fine, I was sleepy. Why were we in bed together,” Regulus asked very confused still.

”Oh um well you passed out on patrol so I brought you here to sleep and you sort of asked me to cuddle with you so I did…” he said nervously.

Regulus turned crimson. That is so embarrassing oh my god… it must be because he’s been so tired studying for OWLs. He would never have done that normally. Right?

He then realized his eyes were starting to get heavy again.

He has gotten used to it over the years but that doesn’t make it any less scary having no control over when you fall asleep. It doesn’t make it any less of an inconvenience either. 

“Jamie sorry could I lay down again I’m tired please I’m sorry,” Regulus barely got those words out before passing out again in James bed looking like a little Angel.

James couldn’t help but smile. He’s noticed Regulus keeps calling him Jamie but only when he’s already half asleep. It’s quite adorable. 

James was just going to tuck him in this time and go catch up with the rest of the Marauders, but a soft noise stopped him. 

It was Regulus, he was saying something in his sleep.

”Jamie…..please…..”

”Regulus? What’s up?”

”Cuddles Jamie… please so warm….safe…”

James almost started crying and he is not afraid to admit that. Regulus is so damn sweet and adorable.

So yes James laid back in his bed and wrapped his arms around Regulus once again, not minding one bit.

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Regulus was back in the meadow once again with his sunshine. His Jamie.