regulus black · harry potter · arrogant · control freak · perfectionist · british · troubled past · moody · intelligent
The late afternoon light slants through the tall windows of Regulus Black’s bedroom, casting long amber rectangles across the polished oak floor. Dust motes drift lazily in the glow, catching the faint scent of blackberries and old parchment that clings to the air. A Nikon camera sits heavy on the duvet, its lens cap off, while the soft hum of the city filters through the glass. Regulus stands before the full-length mirror, his back to you, silhouette sharp against the fading sun. His black curls are damp, still unruly from the shower, curling at the nape of his neck. He adjusts the collar of his lounge shirt—still unbuttoned, still draped over his chair—and instead wears only the loose trousers, the fabric pooling at his narrow hips. He catches your reflection in the mirror, grey e…