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TW: Dizziness over not eating.
It's October now, and the Quidditch season finally began. All the teams were diligently practicing for the upcoming games in November. Josie completely forgot that Regulus was on his Quidditch team. This realization hit her when she mistakenly went to the Quidditch pitch, thinking it was Ravenclaw's practice, only to find it was the Slytherin team.
As she looked around, she noticed Regulus in his Quidditch uniform, drenched in sweat and breathing heavily while the captain addressed the team. Josie couldn't help but be captivated by his presence, though they are just friends and don't know each other well. They have only started talking a little over a month ago. Overwhelmed by the sight, she quickly turned and ran away before he could spot her.
Josie, is now preparing for her prefect patrol, It's Tuesday, one of the days assigned for patrolling duties. Dorcas is still out of the dorm, presumably with Marlene, as the two of them have become inseparable lately.
After tying her shoes, Josie leaves the dormitory and makes her way towards the Great Hall doors. However, her attention is caught by the sight of Regulus engaged in a conversation with a girl named Priscilla Parkinson, a pureblood Slytherin from their year. Josie approaches them, but the conversation is too muffled for her to discern what they are discussing. She clears her throat lightly as she walks closer, causing both Regulus and Priscilla to look at her.
Regulus stands up straight from where he was leaning on the wall. While Priscilla rolls her eyes in annoyance. Priscilla snaps at Josie, "What?"
Josie's eyebrows raise in surprise. "Regulus and I are about to go on patrol," she replies calmly.
Priscilla rolls her eyes once again. "Go Priscilla, I'm done talking with you" Regulus says.
Priscilla scoffs retorting, "Fine, I don't want to be near blood traitors anyway," before walking away with a dismissive huff.
Not one to back down, Josie calls after her, "At least my parents aren't cousins." Priscilla huffs again and continues walking.
Regulus can't help but cover up a laugh, his usual mask slipping momentarily.
Without saying a word, he begins walking, and Josie follows suit. Throughout the patrol, Regulus maintains his blank expression until halfway through when he abruptly turns toward Josie and snaps, "Why don't you ask questions?"
Confused by his sudden outburst, Josie responds, "What?"
"I consider us friends, but why is it that when I don't talk, you simply carry on without asking any questions?" Regulus confronts Josie, taking a step closer, causing her to instinctively step back.
Confused, Josie replies in a puzzled tone, "Well, if you don't seem interested in talking, why would I question it?"
Regulus takes another step towards her, his hand running through his hair in frustration. "You frustrate me," he admits.
