#regulus black headcanon
An Alternative to Studying
Pairing:Regulus Black x Reader
Word Count:576
Warnings:None
Requested: Yes! By an anon asking for Regulus wit-battle type of deal. A short blurb.
Summary: Your wit versus my wit is a greater (and far more entertaining) battle than those fought by men without mercy.
YOU HATED studying.
It was drastically boring.
But one thing that was far more entertaining that could be achieved by following the ideaof studying was the person who always happened to be at the library whenever you went.
Regulus Black was undeniably attractive. Hanging out at the library with a book in his hand and a mug of coffee on the table where he read. A boyish smirk was his natural appearance and the curls on his head, swayed with every turn of the page. An attractive boy. It made studying or at least attempting to study much easier.
Boredom overtook you that spring morning and there Regulus sat, peacefully reading with that ever so annoying smirk on his face. With a surge of confidence, you slipped into the seat beside him, your own smirk playing on your lips.
You drag the book down from his eyes, those signature Black family eyes meeting you in an already playful tone. “Hi, L/N.”
“Hi, Black.”
“What brings you here?”
His tone was nipping already like a puppy. You wouldn’t give him the satisfaction of seeing you flush just at the sound of his voice. “Boredom. Wouldn’t seek you out if it wasn’t there.”
He raised his eyebrows. “Oh, really?”
“You’ve got that right.” you smirk. “Or perhaps it’s because I noticed that you happen to be at the library whenever I study.”
“Is that right?” he replied. “You call that studying?”
Your eyes glistened as he teased. “I try to be productive. At least I don’t brood.”
He smiled and the freckles on his face became more distinguished that you could count them if you wanted to. “Is this what you call being productive? Seems to me as though you’re itching to do something else. In fact, I’m starting to believe you didn’t come here to study at all seeing as your eyes have been on me since you arrived.”
The smirk on his face only grew larger. Regulus was looking to embarrass you but you wouldn’t allow him to do that so easily. “Stalker much? But you’re right. You caught me. I didn’t come here to study. I came here to watch the theatrics.”
His eyes squinted playfully in confusion. “Theatrics.”
“Yeah.” you grin. “You flirting with me has been quite entertaining. I’ve seen better though.”
His hands closed the book, motioning between the two of you. “So that’s what we’re calling this? Flirting?”
You stare him dead in the eye. “Yup.”
“And you’ve seen better?”
“Oh, definitely.” you nod.
He smirked. “I don’t doubt it. You’re quite the flirt yourself. I bet your mirrors are tired of hearing you compliment yourself every night.”
You let out a chuckle at that. “It is pretty lonely. Maybe you’d like to give me and the mirror a much appreciated break.”
He leans forward and you could feel your heart picking up speed. “I wouldn’t mind.”
“How about you start your shift tomorrow night in the empty Charms classroom?” you murmur, watching as his eyes trail your face.
He nods, pushing a stray hair out of your eyes. “And will I be getting paid for my shift?”
You grin. “Depends on your performance.” you push off the table, grabbing your bag from the other table. “I only expect the best compliments, Black.”
Regulus nods, a cheeky grin on his face as he returns to his book leaving both of you excited for many more witty encounters tomorrow night.
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