Sirius's pov
"Well?"
"Well?"
"Don't joke around, Sirius. Why can't I talk to that boy?"
"Because you can't." I responded.
"Oh yeah I'll totally listen to you now." She said in a sarcastic manner.
"Cool! So I can go back to James?"
"Sirius! I need a good, valid reason for me to actually listen to you." (Y/n) crossed her arms.
I gave out a deep sigh.
'Does she really want to know?'
"I really want to know." (Y/n) added.
'Can (y/n) read my mind? Wait I have to check...'I thought for a second, 'bubble farts.'
"Sirius!"
"What?"
"Are you going to explain to me or not?"
"Erm..." I don't know what to say, "...bubble farts?" (Y/n) gave me no expression. Her eyes were dead and her mouth was shut. Unamused.
"Have a good day, Black." She said, firmly.
"What? Wait! (Y/n)! I'm sorry! I-" she was ignoring me, there was no use.
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Regulus's pov
I was in the library for the 500th time searching for a book that I haven't read. I looked around until I noticed...(y/n).
'Should I say hello? Isn't she a muggle-born? Is there any other Slytherins around? Oh god- she noticed me. Look away, Regulus. Look away.'
I listened to myself and looked at a random book from the shelf.
"Hello." She said.
'Everything is alright...just say hello back.'
"Hello." I whispered, not looking away from the book.
"I didn't catch your name before."
"I didn't throw it." I looked up.
'Oh my- Regulus. Don't ever say things like that ever again.' I was sure that she wouldn't want to look at me ever again but I heard her giggle.
"What's your name?" She asked politely.
"Um-" I set down my book and reached out my hand for her to shake-
'Is she a muggle-born?'
I quickly put my hands in my robe pockets, "Regulus Arcturus Black."
"I knew you were familiar. You have the Black family features, don't you?"
"Yeah..."
"They're the same as Siri-"
"Please, don't mention my brother."
"Oh, sorry." There was a small silence, "You're named after stars too."
"So are other people in my family...it's nothing special."
"It's still a pretty name."
"My name?"
"No, the chair's name." I cocked an eyebrow, "Yes your name." She laughed.
"Oh." I don't really talk to others, and I don't really know what to say when I'm given a compliment. Especially from a pretty girl.
"You don't really talk to others, do you?"
"Not really..."
"Well just ask me a question. That's a good conversation starter."
"Okay...well..." I couldn't think of anything else so I asked the question that's been on my mind, "are you a muggle-born?"
"Does that matter?" (Y/n) asked, suspiciously.
"Er-"
"Yes. I am." She looked at me, waiting for my response.
'Shit.'
"You're very kind, (y/n). But we can't talk to each other." I mumbled.
"Why not?"
"Because I'm not like Sirius." I established. I then left (y/n). Again.
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(Y/N)'s pov
I was walking back to my dormitory after what happened with Regulus.
'What does he mean by 'not like Sirius'? Physically or mentally. I know Sirius is far more extroverted, and Regulus is the exact opposite. Hmm...'
I was now at the portrait of Elizabeth.
"How do you do, (y/n)?"
"I'm doing good, Elizabeth. How are you?"
"Just as good. Password?"
"Marshwiggle." The painting opened and I walked inside. I looked around. No marauder in sight. I headed up to the dorm, there I only saw Lily and Marlene.
"Do you guys know anything about Regulus Black?"
"Oh! Uh...Sirius's brother?" Marlene questioned. I nodded my head, "I know that he's the seeker on the Slytherin quidditch team. I heard he's not much of a talker."
"Sev mentioned him a few times but he never got into any details."
'How interesting...'
"Why do you ask?" Marlene asked.
"Cause I met him today. We had a small talk but then he asked if I was a No-Maj-born and of course I said yes. He then told me that he 'wasn't like Sirius'. What does that mean?"
"Ohhhh. You see, the Black family is part of the Sacred 28. You know...the purebloods." Marlene began.
"I'm aware." I said.
"So you must know Sirius doesn't believe in the blood purity. Maybe Regulus does." She guessed.
"Hmm. Regulus seemed more worried than disgusted by me."
"Just stay away from him. Just to be safe." Lily commented.
"Safe? What are you saying? Regulus is dangerous?"
"You never know. I mean...he's so quiet. He must be hiding something." Lily whispered.
"Exactly. Regulus is secretive and mysterious. I'm sure there's a reason for it. But I don't think it's a bad one."
"If you say so." Marlene shrugged, "Lily, can you braid my hair?"
"Oooo yes!" A few minutes passed by, Lily was braiding Marlene's hair and I was listening to Aretha Franklin.
"Hello everyone!" Dorcas and Mary came inside the dorm room.
"Hello." Lily smiled.
"Hey." Marlene nodded, I just waved.
"(Y/n), Sirius wanted me to tell you that he wants to talk to you." Dorcas sighed as she plopped on her bed.
"Oh great." I rolled my eyes and got up. I walked down the stairs and Sirius was sitting on a couch, alone. He heard my footsteps and looked back at me.
"(Y/n)...I'm sorry for earlier. I- I was being immature. Please...don't hate me."
"Hate you? I would never hate you over bubble farts." I laughed and Sirius smiled.
"Come..." He said, and patted a spot next to him. I sat down, "That boy is my-"
"Brother." I finished his sentence, "I met Regulus in the library after I left you."
"Oh- did he say anything?"
"He told me his name." I joked, but Sirius didn't laugh, "He- uh," I didn't know if I should tell Sirius what happened. I don't know if he'll get upset or not. "He asked if I was a No-Maj-born."
"What did he say?" Sirius moved a little closer, intrigued.
"Nothing bad. He just said that we couldn't talk to each other, and when I asked him why he only said that he wasn't like you."
"He's probably a blood puritist like the rest of my prideful family." Sirius muttered.
"Probably?"
"(Y/n), please. Just try not to talk to him. It can be dangerous for you and him. Okay?"
"Okay."
"You promise me that you won't talk- or even look- at Regulus."
"I can't promise that." I confessed. Regulus is interesting and it's obvious that people don't know that much about him. He's mysterious and wherever there's a mystery, there's an adventure. I'm sure Regulus is not what everyone thinks he is.
"What?" Sirius furrowed his eyebrows.
"Uh-"
'Think of something...'
"I might see Regulus in the library. I wouldn't want to break your promise." I lied and Sirius smiled.
"I'll be in my dorm." He said and walked away.
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Regulus's pov
'I hope no one saw me talking to her. Was I too rude? Whatever, it's not like I'll ever talk to her again.'