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Regulus is in the library with Barty, Evan, and Pandora studying for their upcoming test in potions.
James, Remus, and Sirius all walk into the library shortly after Regulus did in hopes of finding more information on a prank they want to pull.
James frequently looks over at Regulus’ table whenever Regulus plays with his rings.
Pandora catches on to what James is doing and smirks whispering to Regulus “He’s staring.”
Regulus looks up and sees James staring at his hands. He smirks and starts to mess with his rings some more seeing how James’ eyes dilate at the sight.
Barty sees what Regulus is doing and quietly asks him “What are you doing?”
To which Regulus responds with, “Starting a fight.” And he gestures towards James, who is still staring.
Remus notices James staring and elbows him causing James to snap out of his daze and focus back on Sirius.
Remus gives James a look but James just shakes his head.
A few minutes later James looks back at Regulus and sees he’s still playing with his rings. “He’s killing me!” He whispers.
Sirius hears James and looks at where he’s staring. “James who’s killing you?” Sirius ask with mock innocence.
James snaps back to himself and looks at Sirius. “No one Padfoot.”
Regulus goes back to studying with a proud look on his face. Barty rolls his eyes at Regulus’ antics. “You love causing drama don’t you?” Regulus just gives a smirk in response.
James looks over at Regulus one more time before focusing back on finding information about the prank they’re going to pull.
Sirius keeps noticing the looks James sends Regulus when he thinks no one is looking and Sirius starts to get suspicious.
“James why do you keep looking at Regulus?” He whisper shouts.
“Because he’s playing with his rings” he mutters still in a sort of daze.
“And how is that a reason to look?” Sirius asks confused.
James snaps back and looks at Sirius. “His rings are cool.” He tries to play it off.
“Hm. Stop looking at him.”
James just nods.
A few days later Regulus starts to play with his rings while at dinner in the Great Hall. James is able to see him from where he is sitting facing the Slytherin table.
“He is going to be the death of me.” James mumbles lowly.
Sirius cracks his knuckles fed up with James’s staring. “How” he ask.
James sighs knowing he’s screwed so he just plainly tells the truth getting ready to run. “He’s hot when he plays with his rings.” He says quietly.
“Hot?!” Sirius squeaks.
James just nods.
“Run” Sirius says. James runs out of the Great Hall.
Regulus snickers quietly when he sees this happening.
-End-