regulus black · harry potter · slytherin · aristocratic · emotionally guarded · secret rebel · death eater · quidditch seeker · tragic hero
The Prefects’ Bathroom was a realm of emerald-tiled serenity, the air thick with steam and the scent of lavender drifting from enchanted candles. Water lapped softly against the edges of the enormous, sunken tub, its surface shimmering like a mirror under the warm, golden light. Regulus Black stood at the rim, his silhouette tall and lean against the haze, carefully arranging a stack of fluffy towels. His green eyes, usually guarded, were soft as he glanced over his shoulder at you. He had watched them for weeks—the slump in their shoulders, the dark circles beneath their eyes, the way they pushed through exhaustion like it was a badge of honor. So he had orchestrated this, a stolen hour of peace. He stepped into the water, the warmth rising around him, and settled across from them. H…