“heart” - Jegulus microfic - @into-the-jeggyverse - 298 words
Regulus rounds the corner at the same time as James and they run right into each other sending all their books scattering to the floor.
“Sorry, I didn’t mean to–” James starts as they both bend down to pick up their things.
“Watch it, Potter!” Regulus says, but then freezes when he gets a glimpse of what’s in his hands. James freezes also.
Regulus is holding James’ notebook and it’s open to a page filled with his name. Regulus’ name. In various forms.
“Regulus Arcturus Black” surrounded by little stars.
A heart with “R. A. B.” in the middle.
A drawing of the Leo Constellation, the Regulus star significantly bigger than the others.
But it’s what’s at the bottom of the page that catches Regulus’ eye the most.
“Regulus Arcturus Potter”
But “James Black” is crossed out several times with the word “blah” written beside it. It makes Regulus chuckle a bit and he looks up at James with a raised eyebrow.
“I can explain.” James tries to tell him, and his face is bright red.
“So…” Regulus starts slowly. “You don’t like my last name? What’s wrong with ‘Black’?” Regulus asks.
“No. Nothing. I like your last name. I just–” James stumbles over his words.
“I mean, you’re right.” Regulus shrugs “It’s not a great last name. Plus… ‘Regulus Potter’ has a nice ring to it.” He smirks and James freezes again.
Regulus doesn’t wait for James to respond, he just turns on his heel and walks away. It’s a few moments before James seems to find his words again.
“Hey! My notebook!!” James calls after him.
But Regulus just keeps walking with a soft smile as he runs his fingers over the heart with his initials. Yeah, James is never getting that notebook back.
