Regulus Black and The Butterfly Effect

Chapter 16 - Friends Become Family

Regulus had been so deep in his head, he hadn't noticed James' eyes on him.

The way James looked at Regulus was indescribable.

His eyes racked down Regulus' body as if James had never seen Regulus before, almost to say, 'Where have you been all my life?'

There.

Regulus had always been there.

Always been right where James was supposed to find him.

The run-in at the library was no accident, it was fate.

In every timeline and every universe- Regulus Black and James Potter would always fall madly in love.

That was just the facts.

Regulus had gotten a glimpse of their future, and what he saw was pure happiness.

So Regulus had no worries. He did not fear the world like he once had.

He did not fear the future- he embraced it.

There was a flutter in his stomach that filled his whole body with warmth.

If James didn't stop looking at him like that, he might explode altogether.

"By the power vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and husband." The man announced.

The crowd full of their family- of their friends and peers- broke out into cheers as Sirius passionately kissed Remus.

After the ceremony they moved into the barn where there was a dance floor and music.

White-clothed tables were spread all around and set for food.

Sirius was eager to get on the dance floor with his husband and Regulus had a feeling that's where they would spend the majority of their evening.

Regulus had collapsed into a chair as soon as the opportunity presented itself.

James had rested in a chair beside him, his hand resting casually on Regulus' thigh, while he spoke to some Order members.

Occasionally James squeezed his thigh- whether it was to remind Regulus that he wasn't being ignored or to assure himself that Regulus was still there, was beyond Regulus.

At one point, Regulus starting tracing shapes on the back of James' hand- which earned him a quick kiss to the temple.

Regulus was never a talkative one, especially around people he didn't know, so it didn't bother him much.

Although as they were serving food, Regulus caught sight of two familiar faces approaching.

"Who invited you tossers?" Regulus scoffed as Ivan and Claudette sat at their table.

"I did", Sirius gleamed, kissing the top of his brothers head, "I know how antisocial you are and I least wanted you to have somewhat of a good time."

Remus shrugged, "Besides, they're like family."

"Ivan can't even spell family." Regulus joked.