SIrius' birthday
Regulus has to admit that sleeping with Sirius wasn't that bad. Of course he would have preferred to sleep with his boyfriend but they "weren't allowed" apparently. Regulus doesn't really remember why he ended in Sirius' bed. Regulus was still feeling drunk and was going to be sick.
"I think I'm going to throw up."
"Don't vomit on my bed you psycho.”
“It’s not like I can fucking control it!”
“Here's a basin." Regulus did throw up.
"I think I'm still plastered from last night."
"There's some painkillers and a hangover potion on the bedside table if you want. James put them there before going down to the kitchen to gather us breakfast."
"Is he back?"
"No not yet. He left like 10 minutes ago."
"I think I'm going to shower before he comes back and everyone wakes up."
That is exactly what he did. Then they all ate breakfast in the boys dorm and it was perfect. Breakfast with friends while having a hangover.
Anyway that is not what today is about. Now we are now three days later on the 3rd of November and Sirius's 18th birthday.
It's the first time since they are in Hogwarts that Regulus is allowed to come to the party in the Gryffindor tower.
Regulus had spent a long time trying to find the perfect gift for his brother and he had finally found it. He had asked James what he thought Sirius could like.
Regulus and Remus were the one who organised the party and James took care of the cake. He went to the kitchen and apparently Kreacher was ready to take care of everything because it meant a lot to Regulus. Also they let Lily take care of the playlist for the party because she knows everyone's music style so that’s that.
Sirius, to not disturb the preparation, was being kept in the girls’ dorm. And you’re going to say “but boys can’t go to the girls’ dorm. The stairs will turn into slides.”. Well you are right, but it turns out that if you are very gay you can go up the stairs.
Right now everything was set up in the common room and the only thing left was getting ready. Regulus went back to his dorm and had brought Remus with him to help him choose something to wear.
“Barty and Evan out of the room. I will not hear your rambling and snooping so I will see you out, now!”
“How rude Regulus”
“Well I don’t have time to be nice right now. You can join Dorcas and Panda. They are leaving.”
“Okay, see you I guess.”
“Yeah sure.”
“Hey Regulus, you shouldn’t be rude like that.”
“I know, it’s just… I think I'm very stressed.”
“Do you want me to get James?”
“No no please. You’re the one I need at the moment.”
“What would you need me for?”
“To choose my outfit for tonight”
“Not sure I’ll be the most useful about that but I’ll try. But first you’ll need to tell me why you’re stressed”
“Okay. Uhm well it’s the first time I’m going to really celebrate Sirius’ birthday. I’m really scared to mess everything up, that something will go wrong, that he will not like what I got him. Everything actually”
“Regulus you shouldn’t be scared about all that stuff. Everything you did is perfect. And even if it wasn’t it wouldn’t matter because Sirius loves you. And the present you got is awesome. I bet Sirius will cry when he opens it. Alright, now that that’s said tell me what idea you have in head for your outfit”
“I want to look hot I guess”
“Now I get why you didn’t ask James or Sirius. Do you have some proposition already”
“No, I don’t. I used to only dress in formal gowns. There’s not a lot of thing in my closet but Barty and Evan told me we could pick some from theirs”
“You want to look hot for James right.”
“Well yes. Who else? Fucking Dumbledore!”
“Just wanted to be sure. Well you must know what James favourite colour is right”
“It’s red obviously”
“So that’s the colour you should wear for the top. Do you have one ?”
“No I don’t but could just cast a spell on a top I like and make it the right shade of red”
“Great, I think you should wear a skirt again. Did you see how James reacted Tuesday?”
“Well that’s the reaction I’m looking for actually”
“I think you should wear something shorter than last time”
“Like a mini-skirt?”
“Yes, exactly a mini-skirt. I’m sure Barty has some right”
“I think he does. Don’t you think Sirius will be mad if I dress like that?”
“Not if you put makeup on my face. It’ll distract him from how you’re dressed”
“Ew. Didn’t need to know. Anyway I’ll go get the mini-skirt and change. Then I’ll put your makeup on”
Regulus found a black mini-skirt in Barty’s closet. He went to the bathroom, he got ready. He then called Remus to help him put some eyeliner on. Regulus did the same to Remus and they were finally ready to go back.
“Don’t forget the gift Regulus”
“Wasn’t going to”
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“Can we go down now. I want to be with Moony. I haven’t seen him for the entire afternoon”
“He isn’t even here at the moment. But don’t worry someone will come get us when everything is ready”
“But I want to see him. It’s my birthday. I should be able to do what I want”
Before anyone could protest Sirius’ statement, someone knocked on the door
“Yes”
“Uhm, I don’t want to disturb anything but they told me to come and get all of you because no one else could go up the stairs”
“Thanks”
Mary couldn’t even finish thanking Pandora that Sirius was already running out of the room. He ran down the stairs and jumped in Remus’ arms.
“My Moony, you’re back. I’ve missed you so much. Are you wearing eyeliner?”
“Hi Starlight. Happy birthday again. And yes, actually Regulus helped for the eyes”
“Where is he now? So I can thank him”
“Over there in the corner with James. Don’t want to disturb them do you”
“Yeah no. Well Let’s get this party started”
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From the other side of the room Regulus heard Lily scream when her favourite song of the moment started playing. He knew she was going to beg Remus and him to join her on that table she just got on. For now she was dancing alone facing Mary but he knew the chorus was coming.
“Reg and Rem you know you can’t escape this come dance with me before I drag you here.”
So there he was, getting on a table with his brother's boyfriend.
“H-O-T-T-O-G-O, snap and clap and touch your toes. Raise your hands, now body roll, dance it out your hot to go. H-O-T-T-O-G-O, snap and clap and touch your toes. Raise your hands, now body roll, H-O-T-T-O-G-O.” Regulus was doing exactly as the lyrics were saying. Raising his hands and making his body roll. He would have never done that without alcohol in his blood and if he didn’t know who was in the room.
And he knew exactly who was watching because he was looking back. James was looking. He had his mouth wide open and Regulus could see him drool as Regulus was rolling his body. After that Regulus jumped off of the table and made his way to James.
“Did you like the show, Jamie?”
“I didn’t know you could move your hips like that darling. I must remember this for future events.”
“What future events do you have in mind Jamie?”
“I don't know. It's up to you.” James leaned closer to Regulus' ear to whisper. “Just for you to be aware the Head boy dorm is free. But we’ll go up there only with your consent. Because consent is the most important thing. And if you change your mind that’s also fine. And also you’ve been through a lot so you choose the pace.”
“That's really thoughtful of you Jamie. But just let me tell you I'd really like to touch what that shirt is hiding.”
“Well I guess it's my turn to put on a show” James said as he heard the first chords of ‘lay all your love on me’ playing. All he was going to do was sing this song to and with Regulus.
“I wasn't jealous before we met
Now every man I see is a potential threat
And I’m possessive, it isn't nice
You've heard me saying smoking was my only vice
But now it isn't true
Now everything is new
And all I've learned
Has overturned
I beg of you.”
Before singing the chorus and his coming verse, Regulus looked around and noticed that every fucking other couple was also doing this shit so he had no worry of being embarrassed if he also did it. And so he did. He put his hands over James’ chest and sang.
“Don't go wasting your emotion
Lay all your love on me
It was like shooting a sitting duck
A little small talk, a smile, and baby I was stuck
I still don't know what you've down with me
A grown-up [man] should never fall so easily
I feel a kind of fear
When I don't have you near
Unsatisfied
I skip my pride
I beg you dear”
Right at this moment Regulus was literally kneeling in front of James, begging for him. As the chorus came, James was over Regulus, crawling over him and singing.
“Don’t go wasting your emotion
Lay all your love on me
Don't go sharing your devotion
Lay all your love on me”
“I think we should get a room, my love.”
“But we haven't eaten the cake yet James, they will notice we left. Plus I really want to give Sirius his gift.”
“Okay so the earlier this is done, the earlier the other things can come. EVERYONE IT'S CAKE AND GIFT TIME!!!!!!!”
“YES MY GIFT AND CAKES!!!!!!!”
“Fucking calm down Sirius!!”
Said Regulus has James come back with the cake Kreacher had prepared. It was Sirius’ favourite. A citrus cake with mango filling and whipped cream frosting. That wasn’t the only cake he had made. There was also a chocolate cake because Kreacher had picked up that it was Remus favourite flavour and Remus was really important for Sirius.
Regulus was the last one to give his gift to Sirius. He was nervous about whether his brother would like it or not.
“Uhm here’s your gift Sirius. I don’t really know if you’ll like it but … uhm… here.”
Sirius unwrapped the package to find a black record player with constellations drawn on the side. It was also joined with new records (Taylor Swift and Conan Gray of course).
“Do you like it?”
“I love it, Regulus. It’s beautiful. Thank you so much. Can I hug you?”
“I guess..”
“Come here.”
Sirius took his brother into his arms. Regulus was kind of feeling awkward when he remembered what he was wearing at the moment and what was waiting for him after the party.
After that part, the party was loud again and everyone was dancing. Sirius and Remus had sneaked out at the end of gift giving.
“Do you want to leave the party, love?”
“Yes, please James. I don’t want to dance anymore.”
“Head boy’s dorm?” one nod. “Do you want me to carry you all the way up?” another nod. “Okay piggy backpack then.”