I have to thank my dearest frind Emyli who is pratically co-writing this with me. So thanks very much Ems because I'm dedicating this chapter to you!
Disclaimer: I don't own anything Harry Potter sadly otherwise Regulus would not be dead. Nor Fred, Tonks, or Sirius or really anyone... except Bellatrix, bitch.
Chapter 2: Alex's P.O.V
"It was foolish of you to go over there A." Sighing I leaned against my brother, but I couldn't help but glance back at the group of so called Marauders. It was like I had never been there, never made an impact, because they were all laughing and back to normal.
"I know Luc but I can't help myself sometimes." I gazed at him the sadness obvious in my eyes. Kissing the top of my head he gave me a reassuring smile.
On a happier note Regulus shot me a big goofy smile that now reminded me vaguely of his older brother. "Hey A! You want to go hang out with Severus, Narcissa, and me out by the lake?"
"Sure." I grinned trying to cheer myself up though my stomach still hurt and the sour taste of disappointment had not yet left my mouth. Standing up Regulus raced over to help me up, he was always such a gentleman. Taking my hand he spun me around and we literally waltzed out of the great hall with Sev and Cissy on our heels. Though right before I slipped out of the door I caught a look of jealousy from a certain Remus Lupin.
Pulling me by the hand Regulus and I ran as fast as we could out into the nice summer air. Once we reached one of the trees I raised an eyebrow and challenged him, "I'll make you a deal. Let's race to the edge of the lake pick up a rock and come back to the tree."
"If you win I'll tell you who I have a crush on and if I win then you have tell me who you're crushing on."
"And you have to yell I like said crush." I added with a smile very confident of my win.
"On my go then." Narcissa said standing in front of us as I poised to get ready while Regulus dropped his bag and pulled of his jacket. The Marauders wandered over interested in the goings ons. Both of us poised, waiting. "On my mark set and GO!" Narcissa yelled causing people to turn our way. I took off at a slow jog whilst Regulus ran as fast as he could. Once he got half way I upend my speed I grabbed a stone about five seconds after he did and by then he was wheezing. Smiling I bolted as fast as I could to the tree and reached it first leaving him halfway back with both hands on his knees.
His face was red and his hair in disarray but he was smiling at me. Rolling my eyes at him I leaned against the tree and took in deep breaths of air. Straightening out his hair he strutted back over us. Suddenly I didn't see my best friend anymore I saw a pureblood who was way older than a 13 years old. I saw someone who I'd be afraid of, I saw a Black. I saw a boy who could kill despite the regret, scam with no remorse and destroy people's lives without a voiced complaint and a plastered on smile. I saw someone who I'd be afraid of, I saw a person that was bound to his self-destruction, wanting to please his family. Then his position changed and he was back to the kid I grew up with.
"You won, damn you're fast." Regulus said giving me a high five.
"So I believe you have some yelling to do." Narcissa said eagerly.
I was kind of worried she was going to glomp him so I rushed forward and wrapped my arms around his waist and said, "My Regulus." He laughed and looked into my eyes his own grey one's shining like the moon, they even held a flicker of what I guessed must be adrenaline and amusement.
He took a deep breath his eyes flickering towards me multiple times. Opening his mouth he yelled not extremely loudly but fairly loud, "I'M IN LOVE WITH ALEXANDRA DANIELLE MALFOY!" His cheeks were bright red as he looked at me and I swear my heart stopped beating.
I opened and closed my mouth unable to hear anything. But around me I heard many different comment's from James', "I would not want to be in your shoes right now."
Sirius' more gentle retort to his brother, "Oh little bro. I'm sorry but I'm afraid Moony had first dibs." My head whipped around to stare pointedly at Remus who was inspecting his foot with beat red cheeks. That was all fine and dandy and all but I was facing the situation of my best friend telling me he was in love with me.
While my mind whirled I heard more reactions like Severus say, "Um Regulus you do realize Lucius going to be pissed right?"
And Narcissa's, "It's about time."
But the one that stood out to me was from Lily Evans Severus' friend, "You've got to be kidding me why is it every fucking time Remus likes someone, someone else shows up and takes the god damn girl ! Seriously Regulus Black of all people Remus deserves someone way more than some wanna-be Death Eater! Ugh!" She threw up her hands in disgust.
Ok normally I am not prejudice but this girl just pissed me off. Who the Hell was she to make all my choices for me. "What the fuck, Evans. Last time I checked I make my own god damn fucking choices you stupid bitchy mud-blood!"
James stepped forward and snarled, "Hey what the Hell!" Sirius looked…hurt and Remus looked disappointed. I turned to look at my friends Severus looked pissed at me, Narcissa looked confused but ready to come to my aid and Regulus was right next to me wand in hand. If there was one thing I could count on it was Regulus always having my back no matter what I did. I could kill a room full of people and when it came down to it he'd help me fight my way from the cops.
Then everything all the angry and all the disgusted expressions hit me like a wall and I turned around tears falling down my face and I ran. And for the first time in my life Regulus didn't follow me. Perhaps he was hurt I hadn't responded at his confession or maybe he thought I needed space but this was the first time I had need him to follow me. Truly needed him near me so much that I ached so I went to the second best thing the only other person who didn't judge me, I went to Lucius.
Rushing into the Slythrin common room I went for my brother. Keeping my head down I said, "Can I talk to you?"
He looked up and saw my tear streaked face, "Of course." He quickly stood and led my out of the common room and into an empty classroom. Turning around he said softly, "Oh god, Alex?" placed an arm around me in a non-comforting way, ""Shh, shh, it'll be okay, you'll figure something out, you're a smart girl. Though I don't even know what's wrong." He looked down at me love and acceptance plain on his face. "This is why you need more female friends so you can get real help with these things and talk about girly stuff and go shopping. Here…um have a hug."
He wrapped his arms around me and cradled me to his chest. It was what I would picture a father doing and to me Lucius was my father, sure he was three years older than me but he was so much more loving than the man who continually tormented my home life. "So how about you tell me who made you cry so I can jinx them to high heaven."
I took a shaky breath and said, "Regulus admitted he was in love with me in front of everyone. I didn't know what to do."
Lucius pulled me away at arm's length and looked at my face, "Uh, are these happy tears. They don't look like happy tears but I can't claim to know everything on this subject. If they are happy tears then uh… I'm glad you've found someone worthy of you. Many congratulations little sister." He looked so lost and it made me even through my sadness giggle slightly.
A small smile appeared back on his face. "Well there's more to it but to sum it up I called Lily Evans a mudblood and embarrassed myself in front of my crush Remus Lupin, hold the criticism for a moment. I feel horrid that I don't like Regulus like I'm probably supposed to but I just can't help it Remus he's just cute and nice, plus he's really sweet and everything and I really like him." I was blushing I could feel it.
"Now listen here Alexandra because it's the only time I'm going to say this." Was I being scolded? I sure as Hell better not be being scolded. "You are going to date Remus Lupin and you are going to be fucking happy you got it!" My mouth dropped open; he didn't care if I'd date a Lupin. Letting out a girly squeal I threw my arms around his neck. Laughing he hugged me back. Once I pulled away he pulled out a handkerchief and rubbed the marks of my sadness away with a gentle touch.
"But what about Regulus?" I said worried.
"You just leave him to me alright, you go use that pureblood sexiness to win that boys heart."
I giggled and responded, "You'd know all about pureblood sexiness wouldn't you!"
He smiled at me and brushed his hair from his face, "Why yes, yes I would." And I threw back my head and laughed, everything was going to be okay