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James~
"What!?" Both boys exclaimed.
This was not supposed to happen. James was supposed to room with Remus or maybe Lily , no Regulus. Don't get him wrong he has nothing against Regulus, but Regulus has something against him. Ever since they were first introduced by Sirius, he seemed to always have some sort of distaste for James even though he was nothing but kind towards him. Maybe he just wasn't his sort of person. They were completely opposite after all.
Maybe it'll be fun rooming together and maybe even the younger Black will warm up to him. Seems like wishful thinking.
Plus the younger Black is kinda hot so ....
Woah wait. This is his best friend's brother. Sirius' brother. Who is basically a brother to James. He should not be thinking about him like this. A feeling of internal disgust creeps into James. But innocent thoughts don't hurt anyone? Right? So it's fine just don't let Sirius become suspicious of any feelings towards Regulus being hot and it'll be fine. Only problem is that he basically wears his heart in his sleeve. Okay so maybe this could be harder than James thought but thinking someone is hot isn't a crime , just an observation.
James hadn't even noticed that Regulus had walked over to the door before a cutting
"Are you coming or not?"
Broke James from his thoughts.
Slapping on a lopsided grin "Waiting for me? How sweet"
Instead of getting an answer all he got was a scoff and disdainful eye roll.
Oof... Ok so maybe if he wants Baby Black to like him James is gonna have to try a lot harder. And he means a lot
Following Regulus inside , his brain is working in ways to make Regulus like him. Being nice hadn't seemed to work for him before but it doesn't hurt to try again. James hadn't realised they had reached their room when he almost ran right into the younger Black after he unexpectedly paused in front of the door.
Wrapping his arms around Regulus' waist to stop him from tumbling forwards from the impact , James pulls him against his chest.
"Woah, give a guy some warning before you stop, Baby Black!"
Regulus turns around in his arms scowling at him
"Let go of me, I don't need your help! And stop calling me that!" He pushes himself out of James' grip, stepping back into the room.
"Okay okay! Easy." James raises his hands. "Settle in first nicknames later"
And again in response all he gets is a scoff and an exasperated eye roll.
James doesn't know why but each time he sees those icy grey eyes roll it makes him grin. Those pretty metallic grey eyes that cut daggers every single time he glared. Eyes grey like a swirling storm of masked emotions....
Woah wait! Why was he thinking about Regulus' eyes so much!? James pushed the thought of out his head as he unpacked his belongings.
Sitting up from where he had been lying on his bed , pretending to not have been watching the younger Black as he unpacked James sat up.
" I'm going to go have a shower , don't wait up for me to finish" James says whilst walking out the room.
Regulus~
Regulus doesn't look up as James walks to the doorway and disappears. Flopping onto his bed he lets out a huge sigh. This was going to be absolute torture. What was Evans thinking pairing him with James for the whole weekend!? James is insufferable and was very clearly going to drive Regulus up the walls. Regulus hates James. Always has. Since the moment they first met and he gave him a lopsided grin when they were 11.
Ok so maybe there was a few years where he thought James was great and had a small crush on him. But that all died years ago.
Now Regulus despises James , so much that all he wants to do is punch him in the face. Or maybe shove him against a wall and kiss him until neither of them can breathe and he is drowning in the sensation of James Potter.
Ugh what was he thinking!??? He's already going insane. He does not want to kiss James Potter , not even to save his own life.
Grabbing his pillow, Regulus instantly pulls it over his head as he lets out a long , muffled sigh of frustration. This really was going to be a challenging weekend and he doesn't think roommates will be changing at any other time during the trip either. Just his luck. Maybe black cats really are unlucky.
"Still up?" A voice from in the doorway.
"Clearly... I-" Regulus' voice trails off as he sits up.
The bloody idiot is shirtless! He feels a warmth rush up his neck to his face as he takes in the boy in front of him. James' never tamed hair is wet and wild like he's already ran his hands through it multiple times. His glasses are wonky and he's giving Regulus a cocky grin . His eyes run down the smoothness of his body following all the bumps and indents in his chest. As he slowly meets James' eyes , the boy's grin widens.
"Like what you see?" His grin taunting.
Coldly "Don't flatter yourself. There isn't anything worth seeing" he scoffs. "Who are you even trying to impress ? There's only us here"
James' grin widens even more , lighting up his face. "You obviously!"
Regulus' mind short circuits. He did not just say that. Not knowing what to say , Regulus just mutters "cocky bastard" , turning away.
Ignoring whatever stupid remark he receives, he clambers into bed pulling the sheets up over his shoulder. Seeing this James seems to shut up , so he takes it as a win.
The lights flick out plunging the room into darkness and the only noise heard is the sound of the boys breathing and the occasional shuffle.
Appreciating the silence as last, Regulus turns to his side hoping to get some rest before the chaos starts tomorrow morning. That's if he doesn't go insane before them. James has better not snore in his sleep.