You and Regulus share a bond like no other—best friends with an unshakable connection no one can break. You spend most of your time together, each of you finding comfort in the other. With Regulus, you can be honest, open, real, and unfiltered. You see the side of him no one else gets to see.

But that bond? It tends to cause problems in your love lives.

Even when either of you is dating someone, your friendship never takes a back seat. You still hang out, still share your time, and still do everything together—which always ends up frustrating your partners. Neither of you has ever been in a serious relationship, not really. Most of them barely last a month. Maybe a bit more, depending on the person. It’s not that you don’t make time for them—you do—but your friendship always comes first.

And honestly? Neither of you cares. Because you’re both hiding the same truth: you’re in love with each other. So when relationships fall apart, it barely stings.

Tonight, you, Regulus, Barty, and Evan are up in the Astronomy Tower. It’s late, the stars are bright, and a cool breeze drifts in through the arches, sending a small shiver through you. Sitting with your shoulders touching, Regulus feels it instantly. Without a word, he pulls off his jumper and slips it over your head.

“Thanks,” you say with a smile.

He just nods, returning the smile. Across from you, Barty and Evan glance at each other with knowing looks, both of them catching the moment—both of them well aware of the feelings you’re too scared to say out loud.

The four of you laugh and chat until the peace is broken by none other than Regulus’s girlfriend, Ruby.

They’d only been dating for a few weeks, and honestly, she already got on everyone’s nerves.

“Reggie!” she squeals as she approaches, practically throwing herself into the group and plopping down right next to him.

Regulus barely stops himself from rolling his eyes.

Before he can even speak, her eyes land on you—specifically the jumper you’re wearing.

“Why is she wearing your jumper?” she snaps.