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"one step closer"

written for day 7 of january for @jegulus-microfic with the prompt "headache" totaling 317 words

“Hey James?” Sirius walked into their dorm bedroom after visiting with Regulus. The two brothers tried to get with each other and do something, whether it be sit next to each in silence and do their own individual things, or go outside and play quidditch. 

James set down his quill, “yeah mate?" He asks.

“So, Regulus asked me a funny question.” Sirius came and sat down next to James and looked at him inquisitively. “He asked me why you weren't in class today? Which, I admit, seems like a pretty normal thing to ask. But” He adds emphasis on the ‘but’ and leans forward in his chair. “He rarely asks me about my friends, and when he does, he makes insolent jokes, he doesn't check up on you? So.” He leans back, clasps his hands, and places them on his lap as if expecting an answer. 

The reason why James was not in class today was because he had a headache and he simply did not feel like going. Besides, what was one day of missed class? James knew he would be missing out on seeing Regulus that period, but his pounding headache was all he could think about. 

“I’m not quite sure what you want me to say, Pads?” 

Sirius shrugs, “I’m not either, but I just found it a little odd he cared; but my brother is a mysterious person, so I shouldn't have expected anything else.” He laughs and grabs his own school books out of his bag and begins to work on some assignments due. 

James, on the other hand, was not sure he could go back to working on his assignments. His thoughts of Regulus caring about him, Regulus asking Sirius about him, had James lost in thought. This little development meant so many doors opened for James, and damn him if he wasn't going to use at least one of them. 

classes start up again tomorrow rip sleep

-a.s.

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"just james"

@jegulus-microfic / day 15: glasses / 193 words

Some people could say that glasses are unattractive. Others would call people with glasses names like “four eyes” or “nerd” and other names. Even people with glasses hate wearing glasses. But Regulus was not like some people, or others. 

Regulus loved glasses, and better yet he loved the face they resided on. He hoped James would never get contacts, because Regulus loved the way James’ wiry round framed glasses looked on his beautiful face. 

Sometimes, he would daydream about his glasses coming askew from kissing him. His hands would slide up on his face, just slightly coming up under the frames in a way that would push them off his face and he’d be able to see his brown eyes with no glass in his way.

Those beautiful brown eyes of his, the ones that turn almost golden in the sunlight but a rich shade of chocolate brown in the dark. The eyes that hold all the smiles and sunshine you could ever want or need. It was safe to say that Regulus was a little obsessed with his eyes. And his glasses. And just James in general, if Regulus was being honest.

some reggie pov for you!! -a.s.

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"you're the brightest star in my sky"

written for day 4 of january for @jegulus-microfic with the prompt "switch" totaling 296 words

James was a man on a mission. Nothing could deter him from seeing Regulus, not even his class schedule. 

He went to talk to Mcgonagall about his classes, how this class “wasn't working out for him” and that if he had his friends in his class then “they could help him study more effectively.” And it worked, just as he knew it would.

Now, James was seated across from Regulus in his new astronomy class. It was an added bonus that Sirius was in there too, and it made it seem less suspicious why James was switching classes halfway through the year. 

He had all of astronomy now to look at Regulus. The class was set up with the seats in a ring, all facing the telescope in the center, and he picked the seat next to Sirius which was, fortunately for James, right across from Regulus. 

Professor Sinistra was going on about nebulas, how they were just a ball of gas and dust, but they were one of the prettiest things in space. 

James raised his hand to speak up. “Nebula’s would have to be one of my favorite things in space, I would think.” He continues, looking right at Regulus as he speaks. “While the inside of them may seem insignificant, or unworthy of recognition, it’s those components that make up such a beautiful outside.” He continues to stare at Regulus when done. 

“Why, yes Potter, excellent observation. That’s one of the reasons why I like space the most…” 

Regulus had finally looked at James, and he noticed James was already looking at him. James smiled softly, and Regulus rolled his eyes and looked away. As class went on, James couldn’t but look back at Regulus, and realize his eyes were already on him. 

eye contact is sexy!!

-a.s.

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"i could win, i could lose"

written for day 8 of january of @jegulus-microfic with the prompt "converse" totaling 188 words

One of the things that James loved most about Regulus was his fashion taste; the way he was able to take the drab Hogwarts robes and turn into an impeccable outfit, and it was only something that Regulus could pull off too. Anybody else trying to wear what Regulus wore, and they would just look silly. 

Today, Regulus sported his new high-top hunter green converse under his robes instead of the normal dress shoes. He also had some silver jewelry pieces adoring his neck and fingers. What James wouldn’t give to feel the press of these rings anywhere on his body, especially on the skin of his arse as Regulus fingers ent-. 

No. 

Regulus could do anything and James would probably kneel and worship at his altar. This ‘little’ crush on Regulus has definitely turned into something way bigger, and James needs to find a way to either a) fix it and date Regulus, b) fix it and date Regulus, or c) fix it and clear his feelings of Regulus - which will never happen - so James is relying on option a, and if all else fails, option b. 

title from "stop waiting" by cigarettes after sex

-a.s.

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"back into his arms"

@jegulus-microfic // day 28: airport // 311 words

Time spent away from each other was one of the hardest things that the two of them had to do. Not even the O.W.L.S. and N.E.W.T.S. came too close to this, Regulus thought. 

He had longed for James every moment since his departure at the train station, and now he was awaiting his arrival after a year of being gone. James told him to expect a bit of a delay, since the airports they had in America could be iffy sometimes. 

Even still, Regulus still showed up an hour early. He had also brought a bouquet of flowers and the rest of the group was meant to arrive soon. 

/ / /

Regulus sees the status of flight 2512 from “in air” to “landed” and Regulus couldn't help but feel butterflies awake in his stomach, along with some nerves. It has been a whole year since they've last seen each other, and things may have changed. But Regulus pushes those thoughts down, because from the letters they’ve been sending each other, their relationship hadn’t. 

By now, Sirius and Remus (who were unsurprisingly dating now), along with James’ parents are at the airport. He didn’t want to overwhelm him, otherwise he would have invited Lily, Barty, and all those other blokes as well. 

Regulus finally saw James coming down the terminal, and it took everything in him not to drop the flowers and run up to him. Turns out he didn’t need to, because James did. He let go of his suitcases and ran up to Regulus, grabbed him and hugged him. With the force that James was coming at with Regulus, they almost fell down, but instead James just followed the momentum and swung Regulus around while embracing in one of the best hugs of his life.

It sure is good to be back at home, Regulus thought. 

oh to be hugged like that fnjkyehnd

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"you're in my blood"

written for day 16 of january for @jegulus-microfic with the prompt "bone" totaling 229 words

James and Regulus were developing into their relationship, slowly, one step at a time. 

James was still so scared that he was going to hurt Regulus or do something that was going to turn him away, so he always tended to tread on the safe side. Skin to skin contact was very minimal, and the boys had not even kissed yet. Of course, James wasn't in a hurry or anything, he wanted to take his time. 

So, when Regulus and James were in the astronomy tower one night, about a month after they had officially gotten together, and they were sitting in the astronomy tower and Regulus took James’ hand firmly in his own and scooted closer to him so their thighs were touching, James felt a shock go through every bone in his body. 

“You know, you don’t have to treat me as if I’m some delicate flower.” Regulus looked at James with a slight smirk - slash - frown face that Regulus was the master of. 

James took that as an invitation to slightly rest his head on Regulus’ shoulder -  his neck was craned at an awkward angle because of the height difference -  and he let himself relax. He let the feeling of Regulus flow through his blood, he let the smell of Regulus infect his brain and the way his hand felt in his take up all thoughts. 

i have so many thoughts and no where to put them i am going insane

-a.s.

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“eyeliner makes everyone look hot”

written for day 12 of september for @jegulus-microfic with the prompt “makeup”

498 words

“Sit still you little shit, you asked me to do this.” Regulus gets out as he straddles James' lap, with eyeliner in one hand and sparkly eyeshadow in the other. 

James wriggles underneath him trying to escape out of Regulus’ hold. It’s no use though. Regulus presses the hand with the eyeshadow down on his chest, effectively forcing him to stay there. 

“I did, I did.” James concedes, relaxing flat on his back in their bed. When James saw Reggie with makeup on for the first time- specifically the eyeliner- James had to pick his jaw up off the floor. There was little stopping him from shagging him right then and there except for the fact that Sirius was right there with them. 

Regulus wearing makeup, like a little eyeliner here and some highlighter there, became a staple in his skincare regimen in the morning, and James had to work so hard to not drool. He eventually became used to it though. He asked this morning if Regulus wouldn't mind putting some on him, and all Regulus did was smile and nod, leading them to this predicament there. 

“For the last time James, stay the fuck still I’m trying to get these wings even.” Regulus said, with his tongue poking out of his mouth in concentration. He wiggles his legs around James’ waist, getting more comfortable. 

He feels the slight brush of the eyeliner pen on his eyelids, gliding back and forth. “If you would stop moving your hips like that, then maybe I could.” James says. 

“Stop distracting me.” Regulus says as he leans back and squints, making sure the eyeliner was even. He sets it down on the nightstand next to the bed after he confirms they are. He then opens up the eyeshadow, rubbing a bit of it on his finger. “Close your eyes love.” 

James happily complies, closing his lids with a smile. He never knew he could love the feeling of Regulus’ fingers sweeping back and forth over his eyelids, rubbing in glitter, but he does. He hears a bit of cluttering going around in the drawer in the nightstand, and Regulus pulls out a little handheld mirror. 

“Open your eyes James.” Regulus says, and James complies. 

He takes a good look at him in the mirror and whistles. “Thank you my dear Reg. I look absolutely stunning.” He pauses for a minute. “Well, I always look amazing, but with this extra little flair I look even better than normal.” 

Regulus snickers, but his face goes red at the praise. “Don’t get your head stuck in your arse James.” He rolls his eyes. “But you do look handsome. I’d fuck you in a hearbeat if I saw you in a bar.” 

James laughs, sitting up causing both him and Reggie to shift. He takes hold of Regulus’ hands, and then brings them down above his head, as James comes to straddle Reg, pushing Regulus back into the bed. “Luckily you can.” James whispers.

back out of the dungeon you guys with some jeggie content :)

-a.s.

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"you've been on my mind so long i cant deal with it"

written for day 6 of january for @jegulus-microfic with the prompt "exclude" totaling 265 words

School was a bitch. Everyone knew that. Nobody really wanted to be here; maybe except for the Hufflepuffs and Ravenclaws, but even still, they probably would have liked to do other things rather than sit in classrooms and listen and learn. 

James had to find a way to make the time go by, he had to find a way to get him to the end of the school year. That reason may have been the lovely Regulus Black, but no one had to know. If James went out of his way to see Regulus, if he sat on the side across from Regulus, facing him in the dining room, nobody had to know. 

If James hated every class without Regulus, but tried his damn hardest in every class with him, nobody needed to know that. Honest to Merlin, every class except the ones with Regulus seemed pointless. He was passing all of his classes with flying colors, but the ones with Regulus he showed off a bit more in, showed Regulus what he could be getting if they were to somehow, magically date. 

James was still a little stumped on the logistical part of how to…confess…his love to Regulus. Every time he started to prepare a little speech for it so he would be ready for it when the time came, he came to a wall. It was like someone had just pressed the ‘off’ button on his brain. He couldn't think anymore, his brain seemed to only chant “Regulus, Regulus, Regulus.” 

And to be quite frank, James wasn't mad about that. Who could be? To think of only Regulus Black, the Slytherin Prince, the handsome and cunning boy, is a dream come true for James. 

i too, am like james. (title from the song "pistol" by cigarettes after sex!!!)

-a.s.