Lucius stood near one of the windows looking into the Lake, watching distractedly as Grindylows, mermaids and other creatures swam past. His bag lay discarded on the chair he was standing next to. Slowly the room began to empty as the other Slytherins left for bed. Luc paid them no attention, his mind on one person only. He stared into the fire, one name filling his head.
"Distracted are you?"
Lucius jumped, and, recognising the voice immediately, blushed.
"Reg! Don't sneak up on me like that again!"
"Oh, I'm sorry," Regulus said, sarcastic as usual. "Why are you blushing? Having dirty thoughts about one of the girls again?"
"What? I'm not blushing!" Lucius replied defensively.
"I think you are…"
"Am not!"
Regulus rolled his eyes, which Luc answered with a playful slap on the arm.
"Come on, Malfoy. You know better than to fight me."
Lucius rolled his eyes. "Whatever, Reg. It's probably time we went to bed."
Regulus shook his head. "I was thinking that we could have some fun," he said with a wink.
"What did you have in mind?" Lucius asked cautiously.
"Well we have our secret Firewhiskey supply…."
Lucius nodded, smiling. "Yeah. Sounds good. It's been too long since we last had Luc and Reg time.
Regulus cringed. "Luc, how many times do I have to tell you? Don't say that. You always make it sound kinky."
Lucius laughed. "Sorry. Anyway, it's Firewhiskey time!"
Lucius needed something to distract him from his own thoughts, and the consequences of drinking didn't cross his mind. He didn't think once about where it would take them. Regulus grabbed two glasses and the bottle of Firewhiskey from their hiding spot behind a chair in the corner of the room and handed one of the glasses to Lucius.
"Promise me we won't get too drunk," Lucius said.
"Luc, it's a Saturday night. Where's the fun in not getting that drunk?"
Lucius considered his friend's argument and nodded. "Fine, fine."
Regulus grinned and poured the Firewhiskey. Lucius brought his to his lips and sipped it. He smiled as the liquid slipped down his throat, many memories of nights like these coming back to him.
"Why are you looking so happy?"
"No reason," Lucius replied, taking another large sip from his glass. Regulus did the same.
Almost an hour later and onto their third glasses of Firewhiskey, Lucius looked over to Regulus, who was staring into the fire, the orange light playing on his face. Lucius' breath caught in his throat. He couldn't believe how amazing Regulus looked.
"What is it, Luc?" Regulus asked, catching his best friend staring at him.
"Oh…nothing!" he replied, defensively, beginning to blush.
"Why are you blushing? Thinking about how sexy I look?"
"Oh…well…ummm….yes," Lucius replied slowly, blushing.
Regulus looked surprised, and his cheeks grew a little pink, something that wouldn't have happened had he not drunk three glasses of Firewhiskey. "Oh…thank you. But I guess I always do. You don't look so bad yourself."
Lucius smiled and his cheeks grew darker. He looked down into his glass and then drained the last of the Firewhiskey in it. He got up off the couch and refilled both of their glasses. He handed Regulus his and then sat beside him on the couch. The silence caused by what Lucius had just admitted hung between them, both wondering where it would take them. Lucius looked into his glass and Regulus continued to stare into the fire. Lucius moved a little closer to Reg, careful not to spill his drink, until their shoulders were touching. He turned to face Regulus and kissed him softly. He pulled away, trying to gauge Regulus' reaction. Regulus responded by placing his glass on the floor and taking Lucius' from his hand and putting it on the ground as well. He then leaned in and kissed Lucius. Lucius kissed him back, the only possible reaction. Regulus pulled away and stared into Lucius' eyes. They sat there for a moment, staring at each other. Regulus grinned and Lucius felt the edges of his mouth lifting up as well. Regulus grabbed the front of Luc's robes and pulled him towards him. Their lips met and Lucius began to appreciate how skilled Regulus was at kissing for the first time. The kiss started soft and cautious but became steadily more passionate. Lucius ran his hands up Regulus' arms and wrapped his arms around Regulus' neck. One of Regulus' hands moved to Luc's back, pulling him closer. The other went to his neck. Eventually, Regulus pulled away slowly. Lucius felt disappointed and a little embarrassed for having forced himself onto Reg, while he was drunk.
"I'm sorry, Reg…" he said softly, looking down at his hands, not wanting to meet Reg's eyes.
"Luc, shut up. This isn't over."
"What?"
"It's not over," Reg repeated, tugging off his robe and tie.
"Wait, you actually mean that?"
"Yes, of course I do! You're a little slow, aren't you?"
"Oh Reg…"
"Shut up and kiss me again."
Lucius grinned and pulled off his own robe and tie.
"Hurry up, you," Reg said, impatiently.
Lucius leant in and kissed him again. This time the kiss became passionate very quickly. Lucius' hands went to the front of Reg's shirt, quickly unbuttoning it. He finished the last one and pulled the shirt off. Reg's skin was unbelievably soft and smooth and Luc couldn't keep his hands from running over Reg's muscled chest and shoulders. He began to realise why Reg was able to throw such a good punch, yet at the same time could hardly believe how carefully Reg was holding him. He brought his hands to his own buttons, but Reg pushed them away and began to unbutton them himself, then sliding it off his shoulders. Luc pulled back slowly, panting.
"What are you doing?" Reg asked.
"Taking you to my room," Luc said with a wink.
Reg was a little shocked; it wasn't something he expected Luc to say. But he certainly wasn't complaining. "Lead the way, Mr Malfoy."
Lucius grabbed Reg's hand and pulled him towards the stairs. They entered the stairwell and Reg pushed Luc against the wall and kissed him quickly. He then pulled away and they continued up the stairs, both smiling widely. They reached their room and Luc pushed Reg against the closed door, kissing him passionately. One hand ran up Reg's arm and the other went to the doorknob and opened the door. They slipped into the room and stood for a moment kissing in the doorway until Reg pulled them towards his bed and Luc kicked the door shut.
