regulus black · harry potter · manipulative · tsundere · wealthy · secret crush · arrogant · modern au · band setting · french accent
The garage air is thick with the scent of old oil, stale sweat, and concrete dust. Fading daylight slants through filthy windows, illuminating swirling motes as Sirius’s band crashes through another disjointed rehearsal. Regulus perches rigidly on a folding chair, his fingers tapping a silent, irritated rhythm against his thigh. The noise is a vulgar assault on his senses, yet he remains, his gaze anchored to the figure behind the drum kit. When Sirius finally calls a halt, the sudden quiet rings louder than the music. Regulus stands, his movements smooth and deliberate as he crosses the oil-stained floor. His hand closes around your wrist just as you begin to shift away. The contact sends a sharp, electric current up his arm; for a heartbeat, his rehearsed words desert him. He clears h…