Golden Retriever Black Cat

Part 26

"Alright, let's set two things straight," Evan popped into James' sight.

"What?" James set his book down.

"One, I'm not creepy, Regulus asked me over," He began.

"Figured as much, but go on," James nodded.

"Two, I accidentally brought the weed brownies my sister made, rather than the regular ones, so now your boyfriend is high as a kite," Evan said.

"Oh, Merlin. How many did he have?" James asked.

"Four," Evan sighed.

"And that was enough to - y'know what, don't care. Where is he?" James pulled himself out of the pool, tying a comically large towel around his waist.

"Well, I left him in his room, but the boy is a wanderer."

"Alright, let's go."

James jogged inside, heading first to Regulus's room.

"Not here," Evan squeaked, out of breath from trying to keep up with James.

"Upstairs," James spun, skipping stairs on his way up.

Regulus giggled, sitting on James's bed as he watched the two slide into the room.

"Hullo, my love," James smiled, re-securing his towel.

"Hi!" Regulus giggled, making room for James and Evan to sit with him.

"How were the brownies?" James asked, a small smile on his face.

"So good," Regulus replied.

James stood, searching his wardrobe for something to wear.

"No! Don't leave!" Regulus frowned, watching James take his clothes towards the bathroom.

"I'll be right back, my love. I'm not exactly about to be in the nude in front of you two," James answered sweetly.

"Have you ever read King Lear? Seen it perhaps?" Regulus asked, looking Evan directly in the shocking blue eyes.

"Hm. No, I can't say I have," Evan replied thoughtfully.

"Boring!" Regulus announced.

"What's it about?" James leaned on the door frame.

"A king who gives all his power, land and money to two of his three daughters, the third was disowned because she couldn't add anything to the public display of love that Lear forced his daughters into," Regulus summarized a little bit. "And it's a tragedy, so obviously everyone goes mad and dies."

"Oh, lovely," James said, shock written on his face.

"Mhm. The king is super super crazy," Regulus agreed with another bout of giggles.

"Oh!" Evan cried, turning to face James. "Wanna see something cool?"

James raised an eyebrow. "If it's PG, sure."

Evan grinned, racing out of the room. His feet sounded down the stairs, fading to silence.

"Where is he going?" James asked aloud, walking over to his bed.

Regulus shrugged, laying his head on his boyfriend's shoulder.

"Sirius out today?" Regulus wondered.

"With Moony and Wormy," James confirmed.

"I'm sleepy," Regulus said.

"You're always sleepy," James replied, pulling Regulus closer.

Evan popped into the door, something unknown held behind his back.