Kiss Me More // A Jegulus Story

-Chapter 4-

A/N: Sorry but the time has skipped to 3 days before Regulus' birthday, I'm not sure when it is so I'm gonna say December 4th. Yeah. Between before and now, the marauders just hung out, got detentions, and James' inner conflict grew. Anywaysss things are gonna   p r o g r e s s   for our beloved couple. Enjoy

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School has went by so fast. It's now December 1st, and there's a thick layer of snow on the ground. It's so beautiful, and the whomping willow loves to shake the snow off of itself, which is always so pretty.

"Prongssss where are yooouuu?" Sirius taunted as I let out a grunt from my bed. "I am pleased to inform you that we are going to Hogsmeade. So get up and get ready." 

"Do I have to go?" I pleaded, sitting up and reaching for my glasses.

"Yes, if you want to have a gift for Reggie. His birthday is on the 4th, 3 days away." He replied with a smirk. He knew this would get me motivated to go.

"I'll be down in 5 minutes." I expressed as I walked into the bathroom. I fixed my hair, brushed my teeth, changed into my robes, and went down to the common room with a spring in my step.

"Well, someone's happy." Peter stated through a yawn. I grinned at everyone in the room; the usual gang, Sirius, Remus, Peter, Lily, Mary, and Marlene. 

"Let us move along then! Make sure you grab gloves and hats, It's very cold out." I said, sounding too much like my mother.

As we walked to Hogsmeade, everyone started to wake up and excitedly chat. Remus and Sirius were holding hands, keeping each other warm. Marlene met up with her girlfriend Dorcas Meadowes, Mary ran off with a tall Ravenclaw boy, and Lily went to stop some kids causing trouble. Peter wandered off somewhere, probably Honeydukes, and 'Wolfstar' was nowhere in sight.

After I faced the fact that I was alone, I walked to the book store. What kind of books did Regulus like? I finally came to an intriguing book called "Grimm's Fairytales". As I was examining it, the shop owner approached me.

"Ah, that book is filled with muggle fairytales. Only one In Hogsmeade, too." He smiled at me. 

"Perfect, I'll take it." I payed, thanked the man, and walked to the Three Broomsticks.

"Oi Potter!" I heard my name called. I turned to look and saw Snivellus smirking at me. Ugh, he is so damn annoying.

"What do you want?"

"Straight to the point, I see."

"I have somewhere to be right now, so get on with it."

"Where's your little pack of friends to protect you, rich boy? Huh?"

I threw a snowball at his greasy hair, hoping to wash it, and walked away. I then entered the Three Broomsticks and ordered a large butterbeer, saw Remus and Sirius, and sat down at their table. I apparently looked annoyed because Moony immediately asked me what was wrong.

"Snivellus being an annoyance, as always" I responded in an accidental coldness.

Moony nodded and observed the room, making sure I wasn't followed in here.

"What'd you get him?" Padfoot asked referring to Reg, nodding towards the book in the plastic bag. I took out the book and showed the couple.

"It's a book of muggle fairytales. Only one in Hogsmeade."

"He's gonna love that," Sirius smirked. "You might get a boyfriend Bambi!"

"We don't even know if he's into boys! Stop getting my hopes up." I smacked Sirius with the book playfully as Remus laughed.

"Andromeda said he was, when I asked her."

"Ooh wait really?"

"Yes, lover-boy. Keep in mind this is my brother you're on about."

"Right sorry. If I do end up dating Reggie, I'll keep the PDA at a 0, honest." I promised Sirius, as he nodded. 

"I hereby give you full permission to date my brother, Regulus Black." He dramatically stated.

"Thank you, good sir." I thanked him, then exploded in laughter. After we all finished laughing, we tipped the bartender and set off back to the castle.

That night I slept shockingly well. When I got up, I noticed Pads had disappeared, along with Remus. They're probably off shagging somewhere. I decided to get some quidditch practice in, so I changed into uniform, grabbed my broom, and went onto the pitch.

As I was flying around, I noticed someone on the sitting in the stands. I flew a little closer and realized it was Reggie. He was reading, not paying attention to me,  and I didn't wanna bother him, so I continued practicing. 

While I made the quaffle into the hoop at an impressive speed, I noticed him watching me. I decided to land on the ground, walk up to the stand he was sitting in, and talk to him.

"Hello, James." He greeted me as I sat next to him.

"Hey Reg." I had completely forgot that I confessed my love to him. "What are you reading?"

"The Birds on the Trees. It's a novel by Nina Bawden about a 19-year-old boy who does not live up to his parents' expectations," He explained. He went on about the novel, and I could tell he was excited somebody cared.

As he talked, he smiled. His smile was so beautiful. I wish he smiled all the time. I felt my face get hot as he looked at me. Realizing he smiled, he quickly stopped and looked away.

"S-sorry.." He apologized. 

"What for?"

"Smiling."

"Your smile is beautiful, Reg."

"R-really..?"

"Yes, really. I promise." With that, he moved closer to me and laid his head on me.

"Are you staying for Christmas?" I asked him, blushing intensely.

"Yeah. There's no way I am ever entering that house. Never again." 

"I have to stay because my parents are dealing with ministry business, so we can hang out!" I exclaimed, trying to change the subject to a better one. I placed my arm around him.

"Is this okay?" I asked gently.

"Yes" He replied, nudging his head into my neck. I blushed so hard, then further wrapped my arm around him. I wished this moment could last forever, but of course we had to go to class. We made our way inside, as I went back to the common room to change into my regular robes.

All day, all I could think about was him. All I could think about was that I, James Fleamont Potter, am deeply in love with Regulus Arcturus Black.

A/N

I will continue this tomorrow, stay safe and drink water! Remember you are loved <3

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