𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐔𝐋𝐔𝐒 𝐁𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐊 | REGULUS BLACK X FEMALE READER

HOLD HER! PART 0.5

SUM. : you have a bizarre encounter with regulus because james couldn't help himself —but his heart was in the right place at least (a prequel to part 1)

TAGS. : fluff ; grumpy regulus ; sunshine reader ; grumpy x sunshine trope ; you don't have to read the first part to read this ; James being a defensive, protective older brother type ; James doesn't condone slander ; inspired by a scene in demon slayer ; we love James ; but he can be a little much sometimes... ; but he's perfect~ ; my James simp is showing ; excuse me~

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"Regulus!" You call, waving enthusiastically towards the aloof Slytherin. It was break time between morning and afternoon classes and most people were on their way to the dining hall for food, except Regulus and his few friends who were going the opposite direction.

Beside you, the marauders give you an incredulous look. They understood how bubbly and bright you were, able to befriend anyone you came across, however, when it came to Sirius' younger brother, hardly anyone was a tough enough contender to break through Regulus Black's stone walls.

"You've got to be kidding me..." the older Black brother utters in disbelief from beside you. His voice is a whisper and whether anyone heard him or not, they never showed it.

As expected, Regulus narrows his eyes at you and scowls deeply. He looks both offended and disgusted at your greeting towards him.

Sirius frowns deeply at his younger brother's antisocial behaviour while Remus tries to keep a neutral face despite his instincts wanting to kick in and protect you. The lycanthrope has grown a sisterly fondness for you, all of the marauders have, but him especially seeing as you were the very few people who could actually cheer him up before and after a full moon. Naturally, Peter cowers slightly at the confrontation but tries to mask his fear — although unsuccessful from the intensified glare directed his way and the satisfied smirk that followed on the small circle of friends around Regulus. James doesn't seem to mind the interaction at all, smiling harmlessly throughout the interaction. Look at you making friends! He's so proud!

"Aren't you going to eat lunch?" You ask with an adorable tilt of your head as Regulus feels his eye twitch. This has to be a sham...nobody really acts like this.

"That's none of your business," Regulus is loyal to his principle of keeping all interactions brief; his response epigrammatic. However, it's forced through clenched teeth, his tone biting and a direct opposition to the calm demeanour he famously displays.

"But what if you get hungry later on? Won't you get stomach pains?"

"Again," the younger Black brother emphasises his irritation with the narrowing of his eyes, "that's none of your concern," you want to continue arguing, saddened by his resistance; nobody should feel hungry during classes, it makes the hours drag on far longer than necessary, "now move out of my way, this whole act of yours isn't cute —you're not cute,"

Sirius scoffs and begins to pull you into his side as Remus steps away with Peter to make way, both frowning deeply at the way the Slytherin spoke to you. James, however, was stock still, the world suddenly moving at a snails pace around him.

'Not cute?' James looks at you, his earlier smile slowly slipping away as he blinks his face between you and Regulus, 'Not cute...NOT CUTE?!'

"WhaT dID YoU SAy?!!" James screeched loud enough to draw the entire hall of students' attention, "LIES!" He continues to defend as everyone looks at him as if he's lost his mind, even Regulus who was an expert at keeping his expression some cold.

"Jame—" You're cut off when James reaches over and holds your face with one hand, cupping his palm under your chin as his fingers and thumb press into your cheeks and turn your lips outwards, rendering you unable to speak.

"ShE'S thE CUTEst! JUST lOok at HER! Her BEAutY is LiKe NO OthEr! Do YOu KNow hOW MaNy PeOPLe I've HAd to SCarE AwaY from APPrOchInG Her wITh bAD InTenTIONS?!" James emphasises by pulling you close to his side with his other arm and stepping the two of you closer to Regulus who steps back. He doesn't know how to describe it but Regulus felt threatened by the fire fiercely blazing in James' eyes, "YoU JUsT nEEd to See heR in BeTTEr LiGHTinG! THATS ALL! ThESE STupiD HaLLWay CanDLes ARen't ENOUGH!" James reaches for the younger Slytherin, a game plan already forming in his head, "CoME wITh ME!"

"Get away from me, Potter!" Regulus hurriedly steps away from the older Gryffindor's grip, flustered and avoiding your adorably squished face. Paired with your large, round eyes, puffed out, pouty lips and dinky nose... your winsome features are nowhere near cute!

Regulus makes his escape by forcing his way past, his heart racing from the adrenaline of the bizarre encounter just adrenaline.

You're not cute. You're not cute. You're not cute. YOU'RE NOT...cute...

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A/N : i wrote this incredibly sleep deprived but inspired. i hope you enjoyed <3