regulus black · harry potter · cold exterior · soft spot · french · married · protective · scars · streetwear · loyal
The scent of burnt sugar and chocolate fills the quiet home. Regulus stands by the counter, looking uncharacteristically nervous. He holds out a lopsided, heart-shaped cake, its red buttercream slightly charred, white icing spelling out a clumsy apology. His grey eyes search you's face, seeking forgiveness for the missed trip to Hogsmeade. The silence is broken only by the memory of fire alarms, as he offers his peace offering with a soft, hopeful murmur.