𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄 𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 - regulus black

𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟓

Soon enough, it was already the last day of the year. There was a party at James and Lily Potter's house that Valentina was going to attend. Sirius and Remus would be there too obviously. Their best friend Peter Pettigrew was also coming, as well as many acquaintances from Hogwarts. It would be a way to relax in those dark times and it felt much needed. It reminded them of their time at Hogwarts. Except that now they were adults. Lily didn't waste time making her grand announcement as James had had a few drinks already and was about to spill the beans. The great news was that the couple was getting married. When they will get married, it will mark their two year-anniversary.

Even though the party had started so well and that Valentina was spending such a good time, she felt the need to leave. Discreetly, while everyone was dancing or drinking, she apparated to Sirius' place. She didn't drink too much to the point of being unable to apparate at least.

Regulus who was reading a book, lying on the couch, was surprised to see her, especially so early.

"Already back?" he asked while he straightened up in a sitting position.

"Yeah, I thought you might be feeling lonely."

"I was about to sleep anyway. You didn't have to force yourself, you can go back."

"I'm not forcing myself, I really did want to see you," cleared up the girl, smiling at him.

Her gaze was a little hazy as she spoke, making him guess she drank alcohol but she seemed well aware of her words, of her behavior, of the effect she had on him.

"Are you unhappy?" she wondered curiously, slowly approaching her face.

"No, not at all. Will you remember if I tell you I'm actually very happy?"

The girl let out a chuckle at this. "Of course I will! I'm not that drunk and even if I was, I'd still remember. That's cute."

She finished her sentence by pressing a light kiss to his lips. And another one, and another one, until she couldn't stop herself, until he left her out of breathe, until she had enough but, she could never had enough of him, she was sure. She was developing an addiction to him and his lips, it was as simple as that.

They ended up laying side by side on the couch, sharing lazy kisses and offering each other soft caresses.

"I won't be here to take care of you while in Hogwarts so don't hesitate to contact me if there's a problem, if you can update me  on your state or just to say anything. I'll be glad to at least hear a little about you," she whispered in a hushed voice, though there was no need to. Maybe she felt a little embarrassed about such demand.

Her fingers were gently drawing patterns on his cheeks as her eyes were looking deep into his.

"I will, I promise I will."

"Thank you."

She hugged him close and fell asleep by his side, it felt so nice.

"You're already there?" wondered Sirius, in the late morning when he apparated in the middle of the living-room.

"And you're already there too?" she replied back, turning around from her cooking.

"Well, it's my place so. Don't you need to be at yours?"

"Hannah takes care of everything there, I don't worry."

"Wasn't she at a party last night, though?" wondered Sirius as he started munching on the food she was making despite her complaining.

"Hannah? Going to a party? She can't barely get out of her room, so out of the house, unimaginable!" laughed the girl in a mocking way.

"Well, at least you don't have to worry about her not passing her N.E.W.T.S..."