TRAGEDY || R. BLACK ✓

twenty-one | not this one

"TONIGHT, REG?" FLO questions, running her hand through her hair, pacing around Regulus' small living room.

July had flew by, spending time reuniting with her friends and family and spending time with Regulus filled up nearly every second.  Regulus had even rented out a small apartment of his own in London, so he and Flo no longer had to sneak around elsewhere.

"Yes, tonight." Regulus states, a large smile on his face.

"But... we haven't even told the others yet." Flo says, attempting to hide the panic that was spilling out of her voice.

"Hey," Regulus says softly, grabbing a hold of Flo's hands and placing a hand on the side of her face.  "We're more than ready for this.  We've been planning for months, and I just got word that tonight the Dark Lord will be attacking Diagon Alley.  If I can get to that Horcrux in time and destroy it..."

"We still aren't sure we can destroy it." Flo points out, placing her hand on top of his.

Regulus shakes his head.

"After tonight, the world will no longer live in fear.  We can live happily together... tonight is the best chance we will have for quite some time." Regulus says.

"And if we die while doing it?" Flo questions, forcing out a small laugh before a stray tear falls from her eyes.

"We won't." Regulus promises, wiping the tear away with him thumb.

"Most love stories end in a tragedy, you know."

"Not this one." Regulus states, before placing his lips onto Flo's, kissing her as if what he had just said was a complete lie.

But the ring on Flo's middle finger was still warm, and Regulus was still holding her in his arms, and their love was still growing more and more every passing second.

two chapters left... i wonder what'll happen...

hope ya enjoyed this chapter!

gia