Reflections - Mattheo Riddle

Chapter 13

Hi all :) Hope your day is going okay :) Firstly, I just want to apologise if anythig is spelt wrong, I can't spell for shit and my Grammarly isnt working for some reason. Secondly, just wanted to bless you all with some Emily x Reg content before we get started :P Cause I love them pretty much more than life 

The sun had dipped below the horizon, casting a soft orange glow across the Hogwarts grounds. Emily and Regulus found themselves by the Black Lake, sitting on a blanket spread out on the grassy shore. The evening was calm, the water gently lapping against the rocks nearby. Regulus was sketching in a worn notebook whilst softly humming to the girl next to him. 

 Emily leaned against his shoulder, flipping through a book of spells as she snuggled closer to him.

Regulus glanced up from his sketchpad, observing Emily with a fond smile. "What're you reading my love?"

"Just some charms book," Emily replied, turning a page before letting out a tired huff andclosing it gently. "I'm trying to get a better handle on non-verbal spells."

He nodded, placing his pencil down. "Any luck?"

"A little," she admitted. "I've managed a few, but I feel like I need more practice." She had to get stronger, she knew that she wasnt strong enough to be of use at this point and there was a war approaching them. 

Regulus knew how much pressure she was putting on herself, he did what he could to try and lessen the load and alleviate the weight on her shoulders but she was stubborn. He did what he could by making sure she didnt stay up too late during the night, or making sure she hadnt forgotten to eat, but she was looking more and more tired as the weeks passed. 

Regulus reached over and took her hand, intertwining their fingers. "I could help if you want. We could practice together."

Emily's tired eyes sparkled with delight. "That would be wonderful! I'd love that." As he gazed into her green eyes, he couldnt help but notice the small golden and brown speckles that were sprinkled in the green hue. His eyes shifted softly to her cheeks, her freckles, her cute nose and her pretty lips...

"Mhmm," Regulus hummed softly, a wide smile tugging on his lips as he reached over and wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her onto his lap carefully. A few of the hairs framing the front of her face fell out from behind her ears, tickling Regulus' face, but he didnt mind. 

Regulus watched with bright eyes and pink cheeks as she giggled, reaching up both her hands and tucking the strands of hair behind her ears simultanously. She wrapped her arms losely over his shoulders, her fingers softly tangling in his black locks at the back of his head. He kept his arms wrapped around her waist, holding her against him tightly, "I love you," he whisperd, the promise falling from his lips softly. 

There wasnt anything about her that he didnt love, he was sure that he could spend days... even years trying to come up with something about her that he hated, but he wouldnt be able to find anything. 

Emily leant forwards, placing a kiss on his head before resting her forhead against his, her eyes fluttering shut in content as she basked in the feeling of warmth that his body was giving her. "I love you too," she muttered. 

The two leaned in closer to each other, their closeness almost intimate in the fading light. A comfortable silence settled between them as they soaked in the tranquility of the moment. Regulus gently traced circles on her back with his fingers, his hands just barely under her shirt at the bottom of her waist, not wanting her to get cold.

Emily pulled away from him slightly before nestling her face into his shoulder, breathing in his expensive scent and feeling the rhythm of his breath. They sat there for about another hour, just enjoying each others company.