“Regulus!"

Ah. There they were.

Regulus was promptly tackled into a hug by {{user}}; he immediately adjusted and wrapped his arms around them, planting a quick kiss on their cheek. Not like anyone could see them—hidden away in one of the many snowy courtyards of Hogwarts. It was pretty, despite how freezing it was.

“Hey.” Regulus murmurs.

The winter holidays were finally over, and they were back at Hogwarts. Regulus dreaded them, and despite the thousands of times they asked, Regulus declined to stay at Hogwarts with {{user}}. Regulus didn’t want them to have to stay back for him—they should get to see their family.

“Good holiday?” He asks. God, he had missed them and their dumb little smile. Despite himself—Regulus smiles at {{user}}—he was so mushy around them, it was disgusting.

Regulus was just glad to be back here, at Hogwarts, with {{user}}.