
The date
- August 24th, 11.00
Sirius and Remus still hadn’t woken up when James and Regulus left. They had gotten ready and just when they were about to leave Effie had stopped them, asking where they were going. James had explained that they were going to hang out in the muggle town for a few hours. When James had said ‘Just us.’ Regulus had seen a strange look on Effies face but he wasn’t sure what it had meant.
They were currently walking to the museum James had talked about, they hadn’t planned much more besides the bookshop and ice-cream. But Regulus was happy just spending time with James.
“Have you ever been to a muggle museum before?” Regulus shook his head. “I have never been to any museum before,” he answered verbally. James gasped at that. “Not even a wizard one?” Regulus shook his head again. James looked shocked.
“I never really had a chance, I was either at Hogwarts or at Grimmauld. During Christmas I never went out and during summers, if I went out it was to go see Barty, Evan or Pandora. Barty and Evan aren’t exactly the biggest mugglefans, so we usually just stayed at one of their homes, they don’t really enjoy that kind of stuff, art. Pandora on the other hand loves muggles, she thinks they’re fascinating. So we often go to mugglelondon, into stores and such, but never museums. She was the one who introduced muggle literature to me,” Regulus explained. James was nodding along with everything he said.
“Hm, what’s your favorite book then?” he asked. Regulus’ eyes widened a little as he shook his head. “I’m not going to tell you that,” he answered. James looked offended, “Why not? Am I not worthy of that information?” he joked. Regulus sighed a little and looked at James. “No. I don’t want you to judge my taste in books,” James suddenly stopped.
“I would never judge you for something you find joy in Regulus.” he said softly. Regulus heart warmed at that. “It’s Pride and Prejudice,” he said shyly. Prepared for being laughed at. “Oh, well even if I was an arsehole and wanted to judge you, I couldn’t because I have no idea what that is,” James said happily. “Tell me about it,” he continued. They had started walking again, Regulus noticed the small sign that said ‘Local Museum’ further away. “It’s, a muggle book.” he only said. James snorted at that, “No, really? I had no idea.” he said flatly. Regulus smiled. “It’s a romance novel. You’re gonna have to read it yourself if you want to know more,” he said teasingly. James only laughed at that. God, Regulus was falling fast.
- August 24th, 12.30
They had been in the museum for about an hour and a half. It wasn’t filled with famous paintings, but paintings made by the locals who lived there. They were gorgeous. And James was sure Regulus had also thought so. When they weren’t talking Regulus had been staring at the paintings mesmerized. And James had been staring at Regulus.
They had agreed that they would take to bookshop last, so that they wouldn’t have to carry around a bunch of books the whole time. They were currently sitting in a cafe, having lunch. James had been starving since he hadn’t had breakfast that day. They hadn’t ordered the same thing, James had been tempted but that wouldn’t have ended well.
“Do you want a taste?” Regulus had asked when he noticed James staring at his food. “Oh, no thank you,” James answered. “Are you sure?” James nodded.
“I don’t eat meat,” he said. Regulus looked surprised. “What?” James laughed. “We don’t eat meat at home,” he continued. Regulus looked extremely confused, James found it adorable. “Wait. Not at all?” he asked. James nodded. “But- Oh Merlin. I didn’t even notice,” Regulus whispered. “Do you never eat meat?” he asked a little louder. “Well, I would call myself a vegetarian when I’m not at school,” he answered. “So you eat meat at school?” James nodded. “Why?” James scratched his nose. “Well, I guess it’s just easier. I try to avoid it, but there aren’t exactly much vegetarian options,” Regulus brow furrowed. “Oh,”
“We, mum and dad and me. We try to eat as little meat as possible, I grew up vegetarian. But british food isn’t exactly… Well, it’s hard to avoid it, meat. So eventually we slowly started including it in our diets, so it wasn’t like it was new when I started at Hogwarts. But I still avoid meat when I’m not there, mum and dad still eat it sometimes. But since I don’t, they don’t cook it a lot at home. Sirius eats meat though, as you know, and when we have guests they cook meat, but even then they make a separate, meatless option for me.” James explained.
Regulus looked flabbergasted. “Huh,” he nodded. “I don’t know if I have a terrible memory, but, have they done any meat dishes when I’ve been here?” James nodded. “So, when we ate meat. Did you just not eat?” Regulus looked like he felt bad. James smiled, he chuckled slightly. “I just told you they make a separate meal for me didn’t I?” he asked amused. Regulus nodded, “Right.” James couldn’t help but smile. “So I just didn’t notice an entire separate pot for you?” James laughed.
“It depends on what we’re eating, you’ve had more vegetarian meals than non-vegetarian ones. But my own pot, it isn’t big. Just enough for me. If my parents also want vegetarian they just make the whole meal veggie.” Regulus hadn’t stopped nodding for almost a minute. “I kind of feel bad that I didn’t notice,” he whispered. “Don’t. It’s fine, Sirius still hasn’t noticed,” James said. He found it hilarious that Sirius still didn’t know. “Wait really? Sirius doesn’t know?” James nodded. “It’s not like I never eat meat, plus, he is entirely too focused on his own food to notice anyone else's.” That made Regulus laugh.
- August 24th, 14.40
When they finished they stayed at the cafe for almost 30 minutes just talking. Before he asked what Regulus wanted to do next. He had shrugged and said ‘I don’t know, maybe we could go for a walk?’ Which was why James and Regulus were standing clutching different bread and fruits in their arms. ‘We can’t give them just bread James, it’s bad for them’ . They had been walking for a little more than an hour when they arrived at the pond James had been many times. It was on the outskirts of town, you had to cross a field to get there so not many people knew about it. Regulus had immediately begged James, asking if they could feed the ducks when James told him about it. James of course couldn’t say no.
The way Regulus’ face lit up when the ducks came nearer would be forever engraved in James’ mind. How can a person be this adorable? “Why are you smiling like that?” Regulus asked. “You’re adorable.” Regulus scowled at that, “I’m not adorable,” he muttered. “Yes you are, the most adorable person I’ve met actually.” James pushed. He could see the blush on Regulus’ face, even if he continued denying James’ statement.
James sat down on a patch of grass that wasn’t covered in duck shit. Regulus shortly followed. “This is really nice,” he uttered softly. James hummed. He took Regulus’ hand and pulled him to himself, and laid down. “It really is.”
- August 24th, 18.45
They had laid there together for an hour talking before they both fell asleep. Regulus had woken first, confused. But when he remembered where he was he started smiling. The sun was starting to go down and the air was a different type of moist. “James?” he whispered. “James, we fell asleep. It’s probably already dinner,” he said a little louder. James stirred. “What?” he croaked. “It’s late. We fell asleep,” his clothes felt slightly wet. He didn’t like the feeling. “Oh,” he said looking around. “Do you want to go home?” he asked in a whisper. Regulus smiled sheepishly, “Not really,” James lit up. “Great. Do you want to go buy some books?” Regulus nodded. “It closes at eight so we better hurry,”
‘This bookshop is the most popular thing in town, it’s great.’ James had said on the way. And he hadn’t been lying. It was on the far end, and it was big. Regulus loved books, it had been his escape from reality for years. And even if he rather liked reality now, it was still the best thing he knew. To get lost in a book. He felt like he had lived thousands of lives. Regulus’ hearts swelled at the sight of the bookfilled walls. He had been to bookshops before, but nothing compared to this. If it was possible Regulus would probably marry his books.
“Well?” James asked. “What do you think?” Regulus looked at him. Astonished by the sight. It was beautiful. James was beautiful. Regulus didn’t think it was possible for James to look more beautiful, but it was. Because right now, James brown skin was glowing like the sun. The lights in the store danced on his face, and his hazel eyes were golden. James was more beautiful than the word. He was more than an angel, more than the stars, more than magic. James was the sun, but at the same time he was more than that. He was James, and at this moment Regulus didn’t think there was anything more beautiful than that.
“It’s beautiful.”
- August 24th, 20.30
“Oh no!” James cried. “We never got any ice-cream!” Regulus looked shocked at the sudden outburst. “It’s fine, ice-cream wouldn’t have changed anything,” Regulus comforted. “I had a great time,” James looked at him, still a little upset. They were standing outside the front door to his house. James was only staring at him and Regulus was starting to get nervous. “Should we go in? Or? What are you thinking?” he whispered. “I’m thinking if I should kiss you?” James whispered back. “Oh, yes.” Regulus sighed. James smiled and stepped forward. Their lips met in a sweet kiss. It was soft and short, but filled with feelings. “ Regulus?” James whispered when their lips parted. Their foreheads resting against each other. Regulus only hummed. “I really like you.”
- August 28th
James was starting to get frustrated. He really, really liked Regulus. Like really. A lot. He wanted to date Regulus, but he also wanted to be his boyfriend. Right now. He wasn’t sure what to do, because it had only been a few days. They had talked, and snogged, and talked, and kissed, and talked, and cuddled, and talked, and talked, and talked. And James loved it. But he’d love it even more if it was with his boyfriend, and not Regulus who he only dated. Did that make sense. James knew it wouldn’t really change anything, they wouldn’t start talking different or act different or anything. But it would change the feeling.
James thought he had to talk to someone. And the only one he could talk to was Remus. He would tell Remus how he felt and ask what Remus thought he should do. He stood up and rushed to the stairs. But then he stopped. Right, Remus was sleeping in Sirius’ room. He turned and went to his friends room. James never knocked when he entered Sirius’ room. He never had to.
So when James entered Sirius’ room today, without knocking, he was greeted with the sight of two of his best friends aggressively snogging on Sirius’ bed. He quickly slammed his hands over his eyes. “I’M SORRY!” he yelled. James hadn’t closed the door behind him, so when he heard a gasp that turned into a coughingfit he quickly turned around. “Oh merlin. I really didn’t need to see that.” was what he heard. Since he still had his eyes covered. He heard and embarrassed whine behind him and turned around again. He slowly uncovered his eyes and saw only Remus’ face. He looked more frustrated than embarrassed. Sirius was laying on his stomach with his face pressed in pillow.
“I probably should’ve knocked. I’m sorry,” James muttered. “And closed the door, I need to rinse my eyes with bleach now.” Regulus grumbled behind him. “Sod off.” Sirius said into his pillow. “No.” James said. “What?” Remus asked confused. “Shouldn’t we talk about this?” James continued. “No.” Remus denied. “Yes.”, “No.”, “Yes.”, “No.”, “Yes”, “N-”, “Fine!” Sirius interrupted. “What do you want to talk about?” he lifted his head. “Ehm, how long has this…” Remus looked to the ceiling. Now he looked embarrassed. “Just a few days, but like we’ve like each other for longer,” Regulus snorted. “Yeah no shit,” he said at the same time as James said, “Yeah I know,” Sirius looked confused.
“What?” James looked at Regulus who had entered the room. “Well it was quite obvious you liked each other. Or well, I didn’t realise until you both came out but after that it was obvious,” Regulus nodded and said “Yeah, although I’ve known for years.” James’ head snapped to him. “What do you mean years, I only realised I like Remus like a year ago?” Regulus glared at his brother. “Yeah, and I realised you liked Remus when you told me you liked blokes,” Sirius looked confused. “But that was like three years ago?” Regulus nodded. “Yeah, exactly.” Then he turned around and left. “Soo, are you together now?” James asked after a while. Sirius smiled shyly. Remus nodded, “Yeah,” They looked happy. “Good,” James nodded with a smile before he also left.
- August 29th, 11.00pm
James had been so surprised by his best mates snogging that he had completely forgotten why he had gone in there in the first place. But now that he remembered, a day later, he was on his way to Regulus’ room. He didn’t knock before he entered and was once again greeted by something he wasn’t prepared for. Regulus stood shirtless in front of the wardrobe. Looking for something. He turned around when he heard someone enter. James didn’t say anything, his gaze was roaming over the boy stood in front of him.
“Have you seen your quidditchshirt?” James’ eyes snapped up from the bare torso to the grey eyes now closer than before. “What?” Regulus looked amused. “Your quidditchshirt? I can’t find it,” James swallowed harshly. “Uhm, no?” His thoughts were mush. His eyes went back to the boys body, searching for something, he wasn’t sure what. Maybe something that made him look less perfect. But he didn’t find anything, because everything that he found only made Regulus more beautiful.
“James? Did you want anything?” James’ eyes once again snapped up to the slightly shorter boys. “Yes.” he said. Determined to not fuck this up. Regulus nodded as he went to sit down on the bed. James followed but didn’t sit down. “I want to stop dating.” he said. Regulus looked almost hurt. “What?” James realised how bad that sounded.
“No! Oh, no I mean like. I want to stop dating because I want to be like together. Properly. As in, a relationship. Boyfriends?” he rambled. He was maybe fucking it up a little. But Regulus didn’t seem to mind, since he was smiling broadly. “Boyfriends?” he said teasingly. James blushed as he nodded. “Sure.” Regulus said smugly. “Yeah?” Regulus rolled his eyes.
“Yes. Holy shit James did you really think I would say no? I honestly thought you would say that after our date five days ago. I’ve been waiting,” he said. James let out a relieved sigh. And went to sit down. “So, you’re my boyfriend now?” he asked. Regulus smirked, “Yes. And you’re mine?” James’ eyes lowered to watch Regulus’ lips. “ Yes ” he whispered as he closed the distance.
He crawled up the bed to rest his back against the headboard. Regulus sat half naked in his lap. James couldn’t help himself. He opened his mouth and Regulus immediately copied the action. Deepening the kiss. It very quickly turned heated. But Regulus pulled back, “Wait,” he whispered. “Does this mean the ‘only above the waist’ rule is gone?” James laughed. “Yes.” he breathed out.
Regulus’ lips were on his again, but this time his lips weren’t the only thing moving. The hips grinding in his laps sent shocks to his groin. Soft moans could be heard around them, and James quickly realised they were his own. “Wait, wait, wait,” he said. Regulus looked frustrated. “What?” James smirked. “We should lock the door.” That had Regulus jumping out of his lap, quickly going to the door and locking in. James admired his boyfriends body. James was hard, and when Regulus turned back around James could see he was too. If what James thought what was going to happen actually happened he didn’t want anyone to hear. He wouldn’t be quiet. He looked around to see if Regulus’ wand was anywhere near. It was. He grabbed it and immediately felt its magic. He quickly did a silencing spell and put the wand back on the nightstand.
Regulus crept back onto James’ lap but didn’t do anything. “Don’t you think it’s a little unfair that I’m only wearing pants while you’re fully clothed?” he whispered. James saw the heat in his eyes and quickly pulled off his shirt. Regulus smirked, “Better.” and kissed him again.
James’ hands explored Regulus’ body, roughly grabbing his hips when Regulus’ lips found a sensitive spot on his neck. He groaned as warm lips continued traveling across his neck and chest, sometimes biting. James was sure he was already full of marks, and he couldn’t help but think that he wanted similar marks on his thighs.
His hands moved down to clench Regulus’ own thighs, this made the younger boy gasp. It went straight to James’ cock. His hands continued moving until they were firmly grabbing the younger boys arse. Urging him to start moving again. James lifted his own hips to meet Regulus’ which drew out moans from both boys. Regulus’ hands moved down and started fumbling with James’ jeansbuttons. He was struggling, but James enjoyed watching it.
“Please. I’ve been waiting for this for days.” Regulus pleaded. Oh merlin. James moved his hands to help him get his trousers off. Regulus got off of him and James quickly threw them to the floor.
James pushed Regulus to lie down and put his leg between Regulus’ thighs. He pushed his own leg into the others erection. This immediately drew a moan out of the younger boy. He pushed their lips against each other again. James rocked his own hips against Regulus thigh. Regulus doing the same against James’ thigh. Their bodies were moving together, and James couldn’t help the gasping moans that escaped his throat when Regulus traced a finger around his nipple. He wanted more.
James moved one of his hands down, tracing Regulus’ torso with his fingers, slightly scraping. All the way down to the edge of his briefs. He pushed his fingers slightly under the band, parting from Regulus’ mouth. “Is this okay?” he asked. “Yes. Yes James.”
James pushed his hand all the way under, grabbing Regulus’ hard cock in his hands. The pad of his thumb grazing over the slit. Loud gasps escaping Regulus mouth when he started moving. His head was thrown back, eyes clenched shut and his jaw was hanging slackly open. James gasped at the view.
He moved his hand up and down, doing what he usually did on himself. But focusing on the other boys reactions to see what he liked more. James had never done this with another boy before, he wasn’t sure what he was doing. But he was sure that he only wanted more. “James, stop.” Regulus gasped out. James quickly withdrew his hand. “I’m gonna cum if you continue,” he croaked. James only smirked.
Regulus pushed James so that he was now the one laying down. “Can I suck you cock?” James eyes widened. He didn’t know such an obscene question could sound so hot. He nodded and Regulus pulled off his pants. James didn’t want to look, but he couldn’t help it when Regulus started trailing kisses from his neck down to the base of his erection. “Shit.” Regulus took the head into his mouth. Softly sucking.
James let his head fall back and let out the loudest moan tonight. Regulus started moving, up and down. Deeper and deeper each time he went down. Soon enough he could feel his whole cock inside the warm mouth. James lifted his head to look, and he whimpered at the sight. When Regulus started moving he couldn’t help the twitch in his hips. His hands shot out and grabbed the black curls covering his lovers face. His cheeks were hollowed out and James was sure he could cum just from the look of it.
One of Regulus’ hands were gripping the base of his cock, moving when his mouth wasn’t there. James had no thoughts. He could only focus on the sinful picture of his cock fully inside Regulus’ mouth. He was going to cum soon, he wasn’t sure if he wanted to do that just yet. But he couldn’t make himself stop it. Regulus had definitely done this before, he was too good. Before he knew it the sudden wave of pleasure hit him, “Regulus, I’m gonna- I-” he couldn’t finish the sentence. Regulus only pushed in head further down at James’ warning. His climax left him gasping out Regulus’ name. Regulus’ hands were clutching James’ hips taking every last drop of cum and swallowing it.
He slowly removed his mouth from his cock, crawling back up, looking at James’ exhausted face with a smirk. James grabbed his neck and kissed him deeply, tasting himself on Regulus tongue. And immediately wanting to know what Regulus tastes like. He grabbed at the younger's briefs silently asking permission to take them off. The younger pulled them off his own hips chucking them to the floor. James pushed him to lay down, and moved his head down. Regulus’ breaths became louder, turning into pants as James sucked on his thighs. Making the marks he had wanted on himself earlier. He thought they looked better on Regulus. “I’ve never done this before, so, just have patience,” he whispered. Regulus met his eyes.
“You could literally make me orgasm by just saying my name, as long as you don’t bite my cock off it’ll be good James.” he whispered firmly. James swallowed and licked the tip. Regulus gasped and threw his head back against the pillows. James’ hand was curled around the pale thigh as the other one gripped the base of the cock in front of him. Slowly putting the tip in his mouth and taking a breath through his nose.
He could hear Regulus trying to regulate his breathing, with no luck. James moved his head taking the cock deeper and deeper. He could feel Regulus forcing himself to not move his hips. James thought about what he liked, and did that. Moving his head back up and swirling his tongue around the head. He could hear Regulus' moans, he could feel himself getting harder again. Regulus grabbed his hair gasping loudly. James moaned around the cock. “James” his name came out as a moan.
The hand in his hair grabbed harder, and James moved his hand grabbing Regulus' thigh to grab his own cock instead. Moving it while bobbing his head up and down. Moans were echoing around the room, pushing James closer and closer to his second orgasm. He felt Regulus twitch under him, the pale legs bending and stretching. The moans became louder and louder, another moan of his name sent James straight over the edge. Spilling all over his own hand and moaning loudly while moving faster on the cock.
Regulus started chanting James’ name softly. He closed his eyes, fully preparing to swallow the cum that would soon fill his mouth. “ James, James, I- I’m cumming,” That made James suck the tip harder and feeling the warm liquid spill into his mouth. The taste was similar to his own, but better. James copied Regulus and swallowed it, pushing his mouth down one last time, licking up the cum that had escaped his mouth and dripped down the cock.
“Did you cum again?” Regulus rasped out. James threw himself down beside him. “Yes.” he panted. Regulus nodded and turned his head. Smiling tiredly at James. James smiled back as their lips met. It was a lazy kiss, both exhausted. “ Merlin. Why is it kinda hot tasting my own cum in your mouth?” Regulus asked with furrowed brows. James laughed softly, “I have no idea, but at least we both think it,”
They both crawled under the covers after James did a quick cleaningspell, Regulus resting his head on James’ chest. “We leave for school in two days,” he whispered. “Yeah, do you think we should tell Sirius about us?” Regulus asked. James hummed, “Probably, but maybe we should wait ‘til we’re at school?” Regulus chuckled softly. “Yeah, that sounds good” James listened to Regulus’ breaths, he heard when they turned more even, signaling that the younger boy had fallen asleep. James kissed the crown of his head, and slowly fell asleep to the sound of his boyfriends calm breathing.