"I don't want you to leave."

Regulus smiled at his boyfriend. "Neither do I. But, we have the whole summer together."

"But you won't be there next year. I'll be stuck here while you're out there," Barty said childishly.

"It'll be okay. The year will be over before you know it. Besides," Regulus added, winking. "I'll come to see you whenever I can."

Barty brightened up considerably. "You will?"

"Of course. Mind you, it would have to be sneaky. Don't want to get caught, again, do we?" Regulus said, smirking wildly.

Barty turned a bright red, as he recalled when McGonagall had walked in on the two of them almost naked in a spare classroom.

"Anyways," said Regulus becoming serious, "The important thing is, I will see you again, whatever it takes. Okay?"

Barty nodded. "I love you, Reg."

"I love you too, Barty. Now shut up and let me kiss you."