Boyfriends
“Hi”
“Hi”
“Where do you want to go love?”
“I don’t know. Shouldn’t you go back before Sirius wonders where you are.”
“I don’t think Sirius has time to worry about where I am. Remus is taking great care of him at the moment.”
“I didn’t need to know that James. We are not talking about my brother’s sex life. It’s disgusting. Can we change the subject?”
“Of course love. Oh I had something to ask you about quidditch. I picked a new seeker today. Her name is Lyra and she is a third year. And I was wondering if, maybe, you could help her train because you are the best player I know.” he then added a kiss to be a bit more convincing. “Oh and I've noticed all your new players are named after stars, and coming from you I don’t think it’s a coincidence.”
“I know you would notice. But I didn't choose them only because they were named after stars. The most important thing is for them to be great players and teammates. And yes James I would like to help your new player.”
“Is it because she is named after a constellation? The one you talked to me about in the Astronomy Tower?”
“You were paying attention to what I was saying? I thought you were just looking at me.”
“I was admiring you but I also was listening to what you were saying.”
“That means so much to me James. So I will help your player only if you help the twins get better.”
“Okay. That’s a deal. When will the training take place?”
“How about Thursdays after class.”
“That works for me, love. Do you want to go somewhere? And I don’t think your dorm is a good place to go. Not because I don’t like the Slytherin but because I think your roommates are occupied, let's say that.”
“I would like to go to the library.”
“Of course you’d like to go to the library on a Saturday with your boyfriend.”
“Well yes, that's literally one of the nicest places in the school. Oh and can we pass by the kitchen so I can talk to Kreacher. It’s been so long since I saw him and I have a lot of things to tell him from those past three weeks.”
“Of course we can go see him even if I think he’s not my biggest fan. Plus I’m kind of hungry because I haven't eaten since breakfast and it’s now four in the afternoon.”
“Are you stupid James? You didn’t even eat a biscuit after your practice! Even I ate before and after playing. You could have fainted in the stands because of the sun and your lack of food.”
“You would have saved me, Reggie.”
“No, I wouldn’t have James because I was looking after my players and not you. So next time you will eat something James. Now let’s go to the kitchen and get you something. You are so stupid.”
“I promise I won’t do it again.”
“I believe you. Now let's go.”
They went together to the kitchen. They didn't stand too close to one another so it didn't seem suspicious. When they got to the kitchen, James could see Regulus' face lit up as he saw Kreacher. James didn't really know what made Regulus like the house elf this much. Maybe it was a little direct but he was going to ask Regulus.
“Why do you care so much about Kreacher? I assure you I’m not asking in a mean way but in a curious and nice way.”
“I believe you James. Uh I've always been close to Kreacher. He and Sirius were the only “parental” figure I had growing up. When Sirius left, Kreacher was the only one there for me. I couldn't see my friends and had to stay in the house. He knew about me liking boys before everyone else. Even before Sirius. He was also the only one, except my parents, to know about what happened with Tom Riddle. And now you know too. Kreacher is one of my best friends and one I never want to lose. I'm sorry if he is mean, it is just in his blood.”
“Thank you so much Regulus for telling me all this. Can I kiss you, I really want to right now?”
“James no you can't we are literally in the middle of the corridor, everyone can see us. Can you wait until we get to the kitchen?”
“I'll try but we need to hurry.”
“You really are pathetic, Potter.”
“Already back to last name this fast love. You'll never stop surprising me.”
“Well if you weren't this eager maybe I would call you by another name. We’re here. Hello Pixy.”
“Hello young master Black .”
“Can you call Kreacher for me please.”
“Of course.”
“How do you know her name?” said James leaning to Regulus’ ear.
“I know each of the Hogwarts elves’ names. I come here very often because I don’t like big gatherings around a table. It reminds me of the dinners at Grimmauld place so I came here. There’s a little table in the corner and no one ever comes here.”
“Shall we sit there while waiting for Kreacher.”
“Why not.”
“Can I kiss you now?”
“Yes you can, James.” James was already sitting down as he pulls Regulus closer to kiss him.
“Sorry to interrupt you, young master.”
“Oh hello Kreacher. I didn’t hear you coming.” Regulus did a little move away from James to go hug his elf. James knew Regulus didn't hug a lot. But Kreacher was an exception to this rule apparently. “I have so much to tell you about those past three weeks. Come and sit with us. Uhm Pixy could you bring something to eat for James please.”
“Of course, young man. I'll bring something to your friend.”
“What do you want, sir?”
“Just some toast with jam will be fine by me. Thank you.”
“Okay so Kreacher as you may have guessed James and I are dating. Well we've been dating for not even a day but that doesn't matter. Uhm James can you let me be alone with Kreacher for a moment?”
“Of course love. I'll wait for you by the kitchen.” James kissed the top of Regulus’ head before leaving.
When James was away Regulus spoke again.
“Okay, I know you don't like him but I promise he will be really good for me and I like him, like a lot.”
“I can see that master. But shall I remind you that he is a blood traitor.”
“I don't care about that anymore, Kreacher. If he is a blood traitor then so am I. Should I remind you I am a gay man ? The only thing still pureblood about what I said is the french part.”
“I don't accept your choice in dating.”
“Well let me tell you that I don't really care. You're just being homophobic. Well I didn't come here today to talk to you about that. Can you tell James to come back please.”
“I will, master.” Regulus waited for them to come back. He needed to talk to them about something.
“Did you eat something James?”
“Yes I did as you asked.”
“Okay so I need to talk to you about Mr. Riddle.”
“Did something happen in class!!”
“No nothing happened but I’m really scared something might happen. So I want you both to know that my DADA classes are on Thursday afternoon in the second period. Barty, Evan and Pandora are in the same class as me so they are always with me when Tom is in the same room.”
“I can come pick you up from your classes if you want, Reggie.”
“That's very nice of you but that's not what I was planning to do. Well I don't have a plan for now. I will find something. Well if you have any ideas, come to me. See you later Kreacher. I think I'll come back in a week.”
They left the kitchen and went to the library like Regulus had chosen to go in the first place. Regulus was relieved that his table wasn't taken so he went there and sat down.
“Oh I had to tell you something. I almost forgot. Sirius knows about my crush on you. So I can tell him about us, right?”
“No you can't. I'll tell him one day… maybe.”
“Okay but I still have to act like I have a crush on you around him. Well technically I still do. But it will seem weird if I just stop talking about how pretty you are non stop.”
“You can still act around your friends about me as you did before. I don’t want you to change who you are for me. Anyway I was thinking we could go to the Hogsmeade trip together next week. We can’t just go the two of us for now but maybe we could mix our two groups and do a group trip. We could just all go to the Three Broomsticks.”
“That’s a wonderful idea, love. I will ask the other if they want to do it but I already know they will agree. Oh and Peter, Sirius and I thought about pulling a prank and I think if the entire group got together to plan it, it could be incredible. We thought about doing many pranks for this last year. There will be some on the Slytherin and I won’t warn you because otherwise it would be suspicious and you could get in trouble.”
“And what is the incredible prank you plan to take everybody in?”
“Well I think you will like it because it will be a prank on none other than Tom Riddle. And I’m pretty sure this incredible mind of yours has already thought about plans to get back at him for his crimes.”
“Well I can’t deny that I did James. But I don’t think they would be very helpful.”
“And why is that?”
“Because most of them end up in him being dead.”
“Oh I see. Yeah sorry love but I don’t think we will get this far. I don’t want any of us to end up in Azkaban. Well we’ll meet all next week to find a good plan where no one ends up being dead. I think it’s going to be time to go back to our dorm because this time Sirius might look for me because dinner is coming and I never miss dinner. Of course I’ll take you back to your dorm first.”
“Okay. Let’s go James.”
When they got to the donjon Regulus spoke again.
“See you next Thursday I guess.”
“I think we’ll see each other again sooner than in a week, love. I won’t tell you when but I think I’ll kidnap you and take you somewhere.”
“Is this a date, James.”
“If you want it to be when it happens then yes it is.” James leaned down to kiss Regulus
“James, someone could come out of the common room at any time…” James didn’t really care and brought back Regulus’ lips to his. But as always Regulus was right. Someone did come out of the common room while James and Regulus were still kissing.