𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐬 - regulus black

chapter forty three

Adena had a bright smile on her face. A rare smile thought the boy, but that wasn't as rare anymore, he soon realized. And he felt his heart melt. That smile, it was all her charm, and at the moment he so desperately wanted to tell her how beautiful she was. Before reaching her, he took control of himself, frowning a little as he said.

"It's cold and you didn't bring your scarf."

Her smile didn't flatter, but there was faint change. She grinned more fondly as she walked to him, until reaching him.

"I don't care because I have you." Adena had barely finished her sentence that she already had her arms wrapped tightly around Regulus' waist, her face nuzzled into his chest where she could hear his heart beating strongly. 'Are our hearts connected?' came the sudden thought as her own heart seemed to match his pace. Regulus was obviously taken aback by the sudden gesture. This type of affection wasn't common between them. But that didn't stop him from hugging her back just as tight. She was enveloped by the welcoming warmth. And he realized he had wanted, even needed this embrace for so long. It was so sudden yes, but it felt right. Both knew it felt right. It was uncommon but it felt so natural, nonetheless.

"You did so well..." whispered Adena

"Did you watch me?" whispered back the boy, his velvet-like voice felt so close.

"Of course, I came just for you..." she chuckled lightly.

"Thank you, then..."

"Don't thank me. Don't misunderstand. I didn't come because you asked, it's because I actually wanted to see you play..." muttered the girl in a childish voice, her face still hidden into his chest that her words were muffled onto it.

"Yes, of course..." he had a fond look on his face as he spoke which was similar to the one she gave him earlier. He couldn't help showing that when he felt like she was being her true self.

The young Ravenclaw then lifted her face to meet Regulus'. Her cheeks were rosy, from the close proximity, no doubt. Regulus also noticed the sincere look in her eyes, as she said, "Make me fly."

The Slytherin furrowed his brows a little, not sure he heard right. "What?"

"Regulus, make me fly."

This time he was sure, and surprise reflected in his grey eyes. The brunette' cheeks turned a pinker color. That was such an odd thing to say that she got embarrassed.

"How..."

"I wanna fly on your broomstick."

"But why."

"Because it looks amazing. You fly so beautifully, you look so free up in the air. I want to feel that too." This time she held a look of admiration in her glistening hazel orbs. He could stare infinitely into them, enjoying that glint of pure admiration and amazement for eternity.

"I want to feel that too. Please," she repeated, probably because Regulus had been quiet.

"Okay. Let's do that then."

And her bright smile came back to her lips. Unconsciously, Adena's went back to snuggle onto Regulus, not getting enough of that warmth and that addicting scent. It was so unique but unforgettable.

"When I finish patrolling tonight, I pick you up at your common room, okay?"

"Okay, I'll be there..."

She felt an immense joy in her. The feeling was so foreign, but she got used to it pretty fast. It was a sign of how much control Regulus had over her. And he wasn't even aware of it.