“Hey, Benjy. Can I ask you something?”
Benjy looks up from the book he was reading and finds James Potter walking towards Peter’s bed. Even after weeks of hanging around Peter’s dorm, he was still not used to James Potter just casually walking up to him. “Sure, James. What is it?”
James looked conflicted at first, opening his mouth to say something but then closing it and shaking his head. Benjy waited patiently, he continued to watch James build up the courage to ask until finally he let out a sigh and sat at the edge of Peter’s bed.
“How…” James started, he played with the frayed threads on Peter’s quilt. “How did you know Peter was the one?”
Benjy eyes widened a little with surprise, out of all the questions James could have asked this isn’t the one he was expecting. “I—”
“Sorry. That was too invasive.” James interrupted, standing up quickly from the bed. “I’m sorry I asked. You don’t have to answer at all—”
“James.” Benjy said firmly, using his headboy voice. This got James’ attention. “Sit.”
James sat down. Benjy felt giddy at that.
“Is everything okay?” Benjy asked, hoping to comfort James a little.
James stared at his hands, he seems so nervous that Benjy wanted to reach out to him. He let out a loud sigh and then fell into the bed. “Yeah, everything’s fine. I just, I’m just worried that I’m falling too quick again and that I’m going too fast but Regulus— he just— I love him, you know? Is it bad that I want him to be the one for me?”
Benjy smiled softy at James. Peter was right, he does have the biggest heart out of everyone. “There’s nothing wrong with that, you know? You have a big heart and so much love to give.”
James turns to look at him, his expression raw and vulnerable. “What if it scares him away?”
“If feels the same as you do, it wont scare him away. And if he don’t then maybe he doesnt deserve the love you offer.” Benjy answered truthfully. He reached out to pat James slightly. “From what I can see, he feels exactly the same.”
The way James brighten up made Benjy feel like he won the lottery. “Really?”
Benjy smiled, matching James’ energy. “Yeah.”
“Anytime.” Benjy patted James again. “And oh, James?”
“I didnt know Peter was the one.” Benjy confessed. “But I wanted him to be, so worked on it. I showed him that I can be the one for him.”
James eyes widened and his grin got bigger. “That’s so cheesy, man. But— uhm— Thanks. For treating Pete right.”
“I love him, James. It’s what he deserves.”
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