Love Beyond Secrets | Regulus Black X OC

Chapter 10 | Finding Regulus

Luna's eyelids fluttered open, her head pounding with each throb of her heartbeat. Blinking against the harsh light filtering through the windows, she squinted, feeling as if the sun itself was burning her eyes. Disorientation washed over her as she struggled to make sense of her surroundings.

"Regulus," Luna murmured, her voice barely above a whisper as she sat up, searching the room with frantic eyes. "Where's Regulus?"

The healer at her bedside turned to her with a gentle smile, concern etched into her features. "Regulus is in his dormitory, dear," she replied softly, her voice soothing in the dimly lit room. "It's bedtime, but he'll be back in the morning."

But Luna was already on her feet, ignoring the healer's protests as she swung her legs over the side of the bed. Her determination outweighed any lingering weakness in her limbs as she pushed herself upright, her mind set on one goal: finding Regulus.

Despite the healer's admonitions to lay back down, Luna refused to heed them. With single-minded focus, she began to dress herself, pulling on her clothes with hurried movements. Every second felt like an eternity as she struggled to regain her strength, her heart racing with anticipation.

Finally fully dressed, Luna took a deep breath, steeling herself for the task ahead. Ignoring the protests of her aching body, she propelled herself forward, her feet carrying her out of the hospital wing and into the corridors of Hogwarts.

With each step, Luna's determination grew stronger, her mind filled with thoughts of Regulus. She had to find him, had to reassure herself that he was safe and sound. And nothing, not even the lingering effects of her ordeal, would stand in her way.
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The Slytherin common room buzzed with activity as Luna hurried through its dimly lit corridors. Her heart pounded in her chest, her mind consumed by the need to find Regulus, to be with him, to reassure herself that he was safe and sound. With each step, her determination grew, driving her onwards until she reached the door to Regulus's dormitory.

Breathless with anticipation, Luna pushed the door open and stepped inside, her eyes immediately drawn to the figure standing in the center of the room. There, bathed in the soft glow of the lamplight, stood Regulus, his damp hair clinging to his forehead, his form clad only in sweatpants. Luna's heart skipped a beat at the sight of him, relief flooding through her as she realized he was unharmed.

Regulus, lost in his own thoughts, hadn't noticed Luna's arrival until she darted towards him, her arms outstretched in a desperate embrace. Startled, he turned to face her, his eyes widening in surprise as she enveloped him in a tight hug.

"Luna," he whispered, his voice thick with emotion as he returned her embrace, his arms wrapping around her with a fierce intensity. "What are you doing here?"

"I had to see you," Luna replied, her voice trembling with emotion as she buried her face against his chest. "I missed you so much."

Regulus's breath hitched at her words, his heart swelling with love and longing. He pressed gentle kisses to the top of her head, his lips lingering against her soft hair as he held her close.

Tears welled up in Regulus's eyes as he struggled to contain the overwhelming rush of emotions that threatened to consume him. "Luna," he began, his voice choked with tears. "I love you. I love you more than anything in this world."

Luna's heart soared at his confession, tears of joy springing to her eyes as she looked up at him. "Regulus," she whispered, her voice filled with love and tenderness. "I love you too. With all my heart."

Regulus tightened his hold on her, his arms trembling as he clung to her as if afraid she might disappear. "I thought I had lost you," he confessed, his voice breaking with emotion. "I was so scared, Luna. So scared that you wouldn't make it."

Luna's heart ached at the pain in his voice, her fingers gently wiping away the tears that streaked his cheeks. "I'm here, Regulus," she whispered, her voice filled with love and reassurance. "I'll always be here for you. You're not alone."

More tears streamed down Regulus's face as he gazed at Luna, his heart overflowing with love and gratitude. "I don't know what I would do without you," he whispered, his voice choked with emotion.

Luna's own tears mingled with his as she reached up to cup his cheeks, her touch gentle and comforting. "Even if I wanted to, I could never leave you," she said softly. "Because my heart belongs to you, Regulus. Always."

With trembling hands, Regulus pulled Luna close, his lips seeking hers in a passionate and loving kiss. And in that moment, as they stood together in the quiet of the dormitory, their love for each other burned brighter than ever before, a beacon of hope in the darkness that surrounded them.

THE END.