my dearest darling | rab.

this is everything i never wanted.

— this is everything i never wanted.
03 september 1977

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WITHOUT SAYING A WORD CALLISTO SLIDES IN THE SEAT BESIDES BLACK. Her body is tensed. She never sat with him in class and has never ever been so close to him before. When she thinks about it properly, they actually never really talked directly to each other. He's really good at ignoring her whenever they meet and that says a lot about their relationship.

In their second year Callisto has asked him if he could help her with practice for quidditch because she wanted to become a seeker and he just looked at her, turned around and left. She was sad at first because he is a very good player who she wanted to learn from but he probably didn't want to share his tricks.

He probably found her annoying as well.
He probably just didn't like her from the start.

Meanwhile Callisto is sure she doesn't like him either even if she has to admit that she was crushing on him till their fourth year. It was silly, really but he just has this aura that makes every girl weak. It's not her greatest story to tell but there are plenty of other girls drooling over Regulus Arcturus Black. And if Callisto is right, then he is more than aware of his admirers. Pompous, self-confident snob.

"You can now discuss with your partner which potion you want to brew. If you have any questions, you are welcome to come to me and I am willing to help!" Slughorn exclaims happily and with a pleased smile the headteacher of Slytherin starts to walk around in class, listening to the ideas his students have.

While every pair seems to start talking, exchanging ideas, Callisto and Regulus are dead silent.

"So..", Callisto begins after another minute, not really knowing what to say.

It's more than embarrassing to sit here with him, sharing this awkward silence.

"I didn't want to work with you" Regulus suddenly grumbles as he opens his book.

Confused, Callisto raises her brows. "Okay? I never asked."

Does he actually think she wants to work with him?
Ignoring his muffled growl, Callisto opens her potions book since Regulus is not willing to share his.

"I suggest we start looking for a potion that's a bit harder to brew, but should be doable within five months." Callisto requests and for the first time she looks over at Regulus who stares down at the table, his expression unreadable as always.

"You are a blood traitor" he states "and I didn't choose to work with you" he adds in a whisper.

"Well yeah, you already said that. And you are a douchebag. Sucks, right? Not every girl wants to work with your ass."

As if nothing happened, Callisto turns the pages of her book, ignoring Regulus' head snapping up. His mouth falls open but not a word comes out. He just sits there and stares. At her.

Is he seriously offended now?

"What?" She asks harshly after he doesn't stop looking at her. Her sudden outburst seems to bring him back to reality.

"Nothing" he mutters, absently turning the page of his book and staring at the letters as if they would harm him.

"That's what I thought." Callisto rolls her eyes.
Regulus Black is supposed to be at the top of this class. Why does he suddenly appear so...useless?