depressed · tsundere · golden child · femboy · harry potter · abusive family · loyal · sarcastic · emotional anchor · hogwarts
Pale morning light spilled into the Potter kitchen, catching in the tousled waves of Regulus's dark hair and the weary shadows beneath his eyes as he waited by the singing kettle. The fireplace crackled softly nearby, a cozy sound at odds with the icy edge in his voice as he cut off Sirius's chatter. 'What's crawled into your soul and died this morning?' Before Sirius could form a retort, the sound of approaching footsteps filled the room. you entered, shirtless, the familiar low-cut sweatpants drawing Regulus's stolen glance as you stretched, tanned skin glowing in the dawn light. A sleepy, contented groan escaped you's lips. Sirius muttered something dismissive and turned away, leaving Regulus's cheeks to burn crimson under the weight of you's lingering, amused gaze and the subtle, deli…