never until forever [s. black]

nine

"i have no idea what you did to annoy them, but i have a bad feeling. like i'm not even sure we should be here. i think we should be hiding in the slytherin common rooms." regulus says, as he sits down next to her and she gives him a look. they're currently in one of the courtyards, under one of the trees.

"hide? are you kidding me? we are the top of the game. we are right up there with them. regulus, come on. and let them win? i don't think so." she shakes her head and he raises an eyebrow, before he takes a look around.

"katherine, what started as us trying to prove that we're not boring, is turning into an ego match. and i feel like it's mainly you and sirius." regulus states and she shrugs, as she closes her book.

"it's not. anyway. i'm tired of them thinking they're better than us." katherine says firmly, and he takes in a sharp breath as he nods in understanding. "are you afraid of them or what?"

"no. of course not. i just don't want you to end up getting hurt, because they really hate slytherins. i mean look at what they're doing to severus. you could be their next victim." regulus says and she smiles reassuringly as she shakes her head.

"i appreciate you worrying about me, regulus. but i can handle myself. and if you don't want to get involved, i understand." she assures him and he smiles, before pushing her softly.

"if you think i don't want get involved, you're completely wrong. after all, this whole thing was my idea." he says teasingly, making her look at him in disbelief.

"no it wasn't. it was my idea." she says defensively, making him chuckle and shake his head. he stands up and offers his hand, which she takes and he pulls her up on her feet.

"yeah, well i started it. if i hadn't suggested the music band to start with, you'd have never come up with this idea. and i still think the music band is a great idea." he says and she shoves him slightly as they slowly make their way out of the courtyard.

"it's a terrible idea. and i can't believe you even considered it for a second." katherine snickers as she tries to walk out of the courtyard, but an invisible barrier stops her from doing so. a frown settles on her face as she glances at regulus, who seems just as confused as her. it doesn't take long as their confusion is replaced with annoyance as the marauders walks towards them, from the other side of the barrier.

"i see you two are enjoying some fresh air. how is it? crispy?" james asks teasingly, making katherine raise an eyebrow in annoyance and he throws his hands up in the air.

"let us back in." regulus snarls, making sirius chuckle softly and shake his head in denial.

"i don't think so. i'm sure a night in the open air will help you guys think straight. we liked you guys a lot more when you didn't bother us." peter muses and katherine chuckles dryly as she shakes her head.

"when we let you guys torment us, without doing anything back? i don't think so. isn't it nice to have a taste of your own medicine?" katherine asks and they all glare at her in annoyance. "i see you were able to get rid of the pink all over your face, james. how was that?"

"funny. well enjoy your time here." james smiles, before they all walk away and katherine turns to look at regulus.

"okay, so what do we do now?" regulus asks as he takes a quick glance in the direction they left, before looking back at her.

"hope a professor shows up soon."