@james-potter-microfics - May 31 - Place - Sunrose - 824 words
Evan walked in the door of his and James's house as if he were on autopilot. He stood in the entryway for who knows how long, staring out into space until his phone vibrated in his pocket, and he answered it robotically.
"Hello."
"Hey, Ev. Reggie and I should be there in a few minutes, just had to stop at the shops and pick up supplies," Barty said cheerfully. "I hope you guys are ready to get your asses handed to you. I know you and James are the undefeated masters of Among Us, but we've been practising, and I just know that I'm gonna mop the floor with you. So get ready."
"Okay."
"What are yo– Evan? Are you okay? You don't sound so good." Barty's excitement died on his tongue, but Evan couldn't bring himself to respond. "Evan?"
"Ev? Are you still there?" Regulus asked, before clearly talking to Barty. "Did the call drop?"
"No, it's still connected to the car." Evan heard the turn signal flip on and the sound of the car turning before Barty spoke again. "Oi! Evan! Say something, are you still there?"
Evan still didn't say anything, just simply stood there, reminding himself to breathe. In. Out. In. Out. In... It wasn't working. Evan felt like he was underwater, and his lungs were filling with water instead of oxygen. He dropped his hand, Barty's muffled voice still filtering through the line.
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"Maybe he set his phone down and is getting everything set up," Regulus said, shrugging his shoulders. "We'll be at their house in a minute anyway, so just hang up, and we can talk to him when we get there."
Barty cancelled the call before turning onto Evan and James's road. "Did he sound off to you?"
"A little. Let me call James and see what's up."
Regulus pulled out his phone and put it on speaker, but the phone just rang until James's voicemail picked up with his cheerful voice spouting off his daily positive quote. He glanced over at Barty and ended the call. If something had happened, or they didn't want them to come over tonight, they would have told them. Right?
Barty pulled into their drive and was even more confused when he put the car in park and glanced at the house. The door was wide open, and it looked like the lights were still off despite it being seven at night. He glanced at Regulus, but his expression didn't spark joy. Barty quickly turned the car off and walked cautiously up to the open door. Evan was standing inside with his phone in his hand, which was by his side, and facing the inside of the house.
"Evan?" he asked slowly, walking into the house and flipping on the overhead light.
Regulus closed the door behind them quickly, while Barty walked in front of Evan. It didn't appear as if he had heard them come inside. It didn't appear that Evan was aware of anything that was happening around him right now. Barty glanced back at Regulus and mouthed, 'Where's James?' after looking around the dark house. He shrugged before turning on more lights.
"Evan?" Barty tried again, touching his arm gently.
Evan snapped his eyes to Barty and promptly broke down crying. He lunged forward to catch him before he hit the floor. Regulus's eyes went wide as he ran back over. This was not a common sight for either of them.
"Ev? What happened?" Regulus asked, kneeling beside them as Evan sobbed into Barty's shirt. "Where's James?"
But that only made him cry harder. What the fuck was going on? They sat on the floor until Evan's sobs turned to hiccups, and he pulled away from Barty.
"I'm sorry," Evan mumbled, but Barty wasn't sure if he was saying it to them or himself.
"Okay, Ev. Let's get you up and on the couch," Barty replied soothingly, rubbing his back as he said it.
He gave no resistance, and the three of them made it to the couch with Evan almost falling out of Barty's grip. Regulus made his way to the kitchen and came back with a glass of water, handing it to Barty, who tried to get Evan to drink. He shook his head hard.
Barty sat on the coffee table in front of him. "What happened? Did something happen to James?"
Evan's eyes widened as he snapped his head up at the mention of James's name.
"He– He– Ja– He got arrested, and–" Evan sniffled loudly. "They won't let me see him."
What?! Barty stared at Evan, then at Regulus and back at Evan. That didn't sound right. What could James possibly have done to get arrested? And when the fuck did this happen?
"What?" Barty questioned, completely stunned. "Arrested for what?"
Evan stared at both of them for a few seconds before twisting his hands together, staring at the ground and whispering, "Murder."
If you have EVER watched I pirates of the Caribbean movie I think you'll understand why I say this.
First: this is them platonically. I don't think this is accurate if they were dating/liked each other. But it's so so true for their pure friendship.
Second: these two pirates just match each others freak on a whole new level and obviously are a bit weird which is 1000% my rosekiller
Third: in the first film they are on the 'enemy' side which I think is a good metaphor for them being death eaters. But reality is they're just in it for themselves and each other
Fourth: if you don't agree then suck it up I'm right shush (jk guys your allowed your own opinions and I would love to hear your interpretation of these <3)
What are some of your Gilderose headcanons? And why? 💙
Hi!
I headcanon them both to be trans and I love the idea of Evan helping Gilderoy bind/tape or shave his face bc no one taught him how to.
I see the Rosier's either not caring to notice or being supportive of Evan(and Pandora)'s transition and Gilderoy's family was not at all so he had to pretty much go through it alone but Dolly (Dolores Umbridge) and Evan help him out a lot and support him as much as they can.
Gilderoy has a fluffy white cat named Sapphire and she is the only thing (besides Evan) that he loves more than himself. (Dolly is also on the list but it's a different love).
I hc Gilderoy as gay and grayromantic and Evan as gay and acespec.
They met in Muggle Studies, Evan is genuinely fascinated by muggles but in a look at this foreign animal species and Gil thought it would be an easy O since he grew up in a muggle town. And they both caught an interest in cameras. Evan bought everyone he could get his hands on and took them apart to try to out how they worked and Gil took loads of pictures. He loved the idea of it capturing how he sees the world. He took pictures of everything! Lots of himself but also just nature and maybe a certain blonde boy he shared a class with. He loved the idea of one day showing someone his pictures and letting them see the world through his eyes.
They officially bumped into each other in the dark room after an assignment to show a week of their life only in (non-moving) pictures and they started chatting after Evan had pictures of his taxidermied moths that caught Gil's eye (at first because he thought they were gross) and Evan explained that he was just preserving the beauty of nature which sounded nice but it was still gross abd then Evan asked Gil about his pictures which Gil nearly fell in love right then and there but it also felt like he asked to see a part of his soul which in a way he was so Gil showed him a picture of the Lilacs he found on the edge of the grounds near the Forbidden Forest and Evan said they looked pretty and Gil said thanks and Evan asked Why? and Gil told him how they were his Nan's favorite flower and how he makes she there are always some on her nightstand so when she wakes up she'll see them. And Evan thought it was equally really sweet and a little impossible since he was only hom for 10 weeks of the year (and that's only if he went home for every break...) but the idea was nice and he felt something in his chest squeeze for the first time ever and felt a faint "I wish someone was that thoughtful for me" in the back of his mind.
Gil is jealous of Evan and Barty/Regulus' relationship and whenever he sees them (even when they aren't dating but especially when they are) he gets so annoyed bc he wishes he was like that with him. He wishes he saw more of his smile (even if he does see as much as them he just doesn't realize).
They are all sweet nights and soft touches and staring across the room and loud arguments (mostly Gil being loud and Evan just taking it which makes him more mad and when Evan is pissed he is all quiet curses and insults that cut deep and complete silence) with very quiet apologies (they both hate apologizing but do it anyway) very intimate and it shocks the skittles/emeralds when they see them being affectionate bc sure Barty sits on Evan's lap all the time and holds his hand but seeing him not curse Gil off and actually leaning into his shoulder is very odd but equally adorable and they all see the way his face softens when Gil is in his eyeline.
That's pretty much all I got for right now but please share any headcanons you have id love to hear them!
One thing about Evan Rosier is that he knows how to calm his best friend’s rampant anxiety—and all it takes is the briefest of touches. Wherever they are—class, the Great Hall, the Slytherin common room—when Barty’s leg begins to shake, all Evan has to do is slide his fingers into Barty’s hand and trace shapes lightly into his palm. In the blink of an eye, Barty can breathe again. And if Evan uses it as an opportunity to trace his name into his best friend’s skin like a brand, well, nobody has to know.
