A/N: I don't own Harry Potter or any related characters

Writing Club March

Fabulous World of Comics: 15 - (relationship) siblings

Liza's Loves: 24 - Engraved Locket - Write about Regulus Black

Lyric Alley: 6 - Don't talk but you speak so loudly

Word Count: 775

Regulus had just put out the new plate of muffins when she walked in. Every morning, almost on the dime at eight-thirty, she walked in. She stood in the doorway. He could see her eyes looking at the pastry cases. He'd tried something new today; pumpkin muffins. She had never bought anything from him yet. She seemed to only come to smell the fresh baked bread scent that filled Black's Bakery every morning.

Today, seemed to be no different. She took a deep breath, sighed in happiness and scampered back out the door. He watched her walk down the sidewalk and disappear around the corner. Why did she keep coming in here if she wasn't interested in buying anything?

Reggie knew it wasn't because of him. He wasn't much of a catch, if one were to ask any witch who knew him. He wasn't super intelligent, and he most certainly didn't ooze charisma like his older brother, Sirius. Sirius had tried working in the bakery once. That day, they'd had to close for lack of edible products. Reggie laughed remembering the look on Sirius' face.

Maybe the witch was looking for Sirius? Regulus nodded to himself. That had to be it. She was looking for Sirius. Well, Sirius wasn't doing anything important tomorrow morning, or if he was, Reggie was going to have him in here for when she came in. That would solve this whole mystery once and for all.

Luna turned the corner and leaned against the cool brick of the building. She'd done it again. Merlin, when was she going to get a grip on this. Ever since she'd seen the bakery open, seen the man walk inside and take his place behind the counter, he was all she could think about. It didn't matter to her that he was a bit older than her. She didn't know how much older. There was some silver in his black hair, but she didn't mind that. She thought it made him look distinguished. Now, if only she could figure out how to talk to him. She doubted he knew sign language. And multiple bad dates had told her that guys had no interest in trying to read lips.

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"You want me to do what?"

"Just stand at the counter. She'll be in a minute or so. She's always on time."

"Who is?"

"The girl I was telling you about, Sirius. She comes in, smells the bread, looks at me with these huge blue eyes, and leaves. I think she's probably looking for you."

"Maybe she fancies you and is too afraid to say something?" Sirius suggested.

"Me? Keep dreaming, big brother. No witch in her right mind would fancy me over you," Regulus argued. The sound of the door opening cut the argument short. Sirius and Regulus watched as the witch with blond hair and impossibly big blue eyes stepped into the shop. Her eyes widened even further seeing Sirius. Sirius blinked at her, and then burst out laughing.

"What the bloody hell is so funny?"

"Reggie, that's Luna. She's the instructor of that class on sign language I told you I was taking."

"Wait, instructor?" Regulus asked, but Sirius was already signing to her.

Luna couldn't believe it. One of her students was here! She's volunteered to teach sign language at a local activity center. Now, here was Sirius signing hello to her. What was he doing here?

Sirius? What are you doing here?

This is my brother's bakery. This is Regulus, he owns the place. He says you come in here every day and don't say anything.

Does he sign?

Nope, not a word.

Luna sighed. She'd been right. Regulus couldn't sign. She wasn't surprised. She turned her attention back to Sirius. It was as if a light bulb had gone off in her head. He could translate for her!

Can you tell him that I've been coming to see him?

"Regulus, she's been coming to see you. She thinks you're hot," Sirius said. Regulus looked at his brother.

"So, she likes me?"

"Yes, but you can't sign and she was afraid you'd not want to talk to her because of it. She can hear just fine though, and she can read lips. She just figured you'd not want to," Sirius added, giving Regulus a smile. Regulus walked over to Luna.

"Hello, I'm Regulus, would you like a muffin? I made them myself."

Luna nodded, returning Regulus' smile. She took his arm and he led her to counter, ordered two muffins.

"Sirius, you're in charge for a bit," Regulus called, leading Luna to a table, completely lost in her eyes.