Best Friend - R. B. x gn!Reader
A/N: This fic is dedicated to @blackenedalley who gave me Regulus Black feels 💛 I hope this helps fuel your Reggie brain rot
Fic is unedited with no use of Y/N. Second part here
CW: Angst, avoidance, jealousy, insecurity, hurt, hugging
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You were avoiding your best friend. Not exactly on purpose, but definitely not on accident either.
You just… You were a little upset.
You know it’s dumb and childish, but you just can’t help it.
You’ve been in love with Regulus Black since your second year at Hogwarts. Ever since he willingly sat next to you during that dinner and laughed at your dumb jokes.
He’s much less open or humorous now, but you still love him just the same. He’s your Reggie, your unfaltering support.
And you were his.
Until… Well…
You hadn’t meant to see them. You’d been on your way to class and had dropped your books. Honestly, that’s probably the only reason you did see them at all.
Regulus and Lily Evans, in a corner of the outside courtyard, conversing animatedly.
You’d left your books to watch for a moment, warmth filling your chest. You’d been encouraging Regulus to open up and find more friends for a while now.
All was fine, and you were turning to leave when you heard it. The sound that changed everything.
Reggie’s laugh.
You’d whirled back to the window so fast, watching as Regulus laughs so hard he doubles over.
For the first moment, everything had been fine. And then your insecurities had dug their claws into your brain on your way to class.
Regulus almost never laughed at your jokes anymore. The most you could get out of him was a fond smile. So what had Lily said to him to get him to laugh so hard?
Did he find her funnier than you?
It shouldn’t be such a big deal, but somehow it is. It hurts a bit, knowing that a friend he just made can make him laugh harder than his best friend of almost four years.
One thing turned into another, and well… here you were. Avoiding him.
You make it all the way through dinner before he finally confronts you.
“Hey.”
You turn, his voice calling to you like nothing else. “Yeah?”
He stands there, hands clasped behind his back, a small frown on his face. “What’s going on?”
You fiddle with your hands. “What do you mean?”
“I haven’t seen you all day. Where’ve you been?”
You shuffle your feet and look down. “I’ve just been busy…”
“Doing what?”
You can’t think of a good lie in time. Regulus sighs, so full of disappointment it hurts you.
“What’s wrong?” he asks, folding his arms.
You look up at him for a moment and mumble, “Nothing.”
“Don’t lie to me.” His voice is sharp but not angry.
You clasp your hands, taking a deep breath. “I… I saw you talking to Lily earlier.”
Regulus blinks. “Yes. I did. She asked to study with me and I agreed.”
You fidget uncomfortably, that sinking insecurity and jealousy rising in your chest. “Oh. Okay.”
“Why?”
“I just…” You bite your tongue, unsure how to answer. You could lie, and say you were just trying to let him have space for a new friend. Or you could tell him the truth.
Regulus steps closer, reaching out to rest a hand on your shoulder. “You just what?”
The words seems to tumble out of your mouth at his warm touch. “I just got a little jealous. You never laugh at my jokes anymore, and…”
You trail off, shame rising in your throat. It’s such a stupid reason to avoid him. “…and it just hurt.”
Regulus is silent for a moment. Then he pulls you into his arms, wrapping you in a hug.
“You’re my best friend, no matter what,” he says firmly. “Whether I laugh at your jokes or not. Lily will never replace you as my best friend.”
You hug him back and stay silent, not voicing the thoughts in your head. You’re not worried about her replacing you. You’re worried about him liking her.
But you stay quiet and just press your face to his shoulder. “Thanks, Reggie. I needed to hear that.”
He pulls back after a moment and gives you a small smile. “Now, will you stop avoiding me?”
“Yeah…” you mumble sheepishly. “I’m sorry.”
He relaxes a little and his smile warms a bit more. “I forgive you. Now, let’s go back to our dorm. I have something I want to show you.”
You nod and follow him quietly. Maybe everything will be alright. Maybe it’ll be fine.
Maybe…
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