𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐬 - regulus black

chapter twenty-three

Coming back to school was like any other day for Adena. She was happy to meet up with her fellow Ravenclaws for once. The girl really thought this fifth year was making her grow, since she now considered some people important in her life - people that are not family of course. The others also seemed happy to see her. Her presence wasn't indispensable, yet she seemed important enough for them.

That night would end once again with Adena patrolling in the corridors in the company of Regulus Black. She had grown to appreciate these moments as it was a moment to talk and think peacefully with someone who seemed to enjoy the calm as much as she did. That night was rather quiet though, not that she minded, the train ride and the feast had been pretty noisy so she enjoyed this moment of calm. 

But after a while she couldn't help speaking up, "Did we say everything we had to say in the train?" her voice was quiet, but audible enough.

"Perhaps yes, but I don't remember talking that much with you."

"Right, but what could we possibly tell each other after two weeks apart," Adena said, visibly being ironical which made the boy laugh.

"From what I understood you didn't have the most exciting weeks and neither did I, so yeah what could we possibly tell each other."

Adena wanted to answer but a noise was suddenly heard, making the two teenagers stop in their tracks to look at each other. The girl seemed very frightened all of the sudden. Regulus put a finger on his lips, signaling her to keep quiet before waving her towards him with the same hand after she nodded. The boy placed his comforting palm on top of her shoulder before starting to walk, the brunette following behind. They were both lightening the path with their wands and walking quietly. When arriving where the sound was heard, there was nothing. For a moment they just stared straight ahead, trying to observe anything in the corners that weren't lit. Regulus' hand was still holding onto Adena and she was glad he didn't remove it, probably sensing she was still tense. They had stopped and as they were about to continue, something -more like someone - appeared in front of them.

Sharp jawline, rebel brown locks falling on top of his shoulders and his dark eyes glaring at Adena and Regulus; Sirius Black was standing there, in front of them, making them confused.

"What are you two doing here?" hissed the Gryffindor coldly, almost sounding angry.

"I could ask you the same thing Sirius. And why is your little friend hiding?" answered the raven-haired male, his voice sounding calmer but colder. Adena just remained quiet at his side. Just as he said the words, James Potter suddenly appeared in front of them as well, confusing the girl even more.

"Padfoot, what is your brother doing here with Candace's little sister?" James whispered, his eyes meeting Adena before gliding towards where Regulus still had his hand on her shoulder, making her back away slightly as she glared at him.

"I was waiting for their answer."

"The real question is what are you two doing here past curfew? Two Gryffindor gits outside of their beds at such a late hour, you could both get detention." Regulus' voice didn't sound too serious or too smug, it was his monotonous tone.

"Mind your own business Reg, why are you two together here anyway?"

"Patrolling."

"I didn't know you could choose to be paired up with someone from another house," replied Sirius, acting interested with an arched eyebrow. Adena just glared harder at him, disliking the topic of this argument very much.

"We should ask Moony when these two annoying prats will let us go." That sentence made both fifth-years pointed their wands at him.

"I wonder what Candace will think about that," muttered Sirius before going back under the cloak with James, leaving Adena with wide eyes.