Idea: Y'all know those stories where the couple is forced, with out their will or consent, into a space, but suddenly it's all okay and they get together and/or have sex? Yeah fuck that, that's not how people work. So here's a oneshot like that, but realistically
Words: 1249
Warnings: anxiety attack

And istg do not comment anything about Regulus having a crush on James or smth. HE DOESN'T HAVE A CRUSH ON HIM ON THIS ONESHOT. I will be very pissed if someone comments that

It will be fun, they said. Just get the broom for me from the closet, they said.

Regulus regretted believing them right as he heard the door lock. "It will unlock if you two kiss!" was shouted. "Let us out!" another voice yelled. Regulus regonized the voice to come from right next to him in the small space. It was James Potter's voice. A bunch of giggles and a decline, before a bunch of steps running away.

Regulus bit his lip and looked around. It was almost pitch black, the only light being the small line from the door crack. He saw James looking at him. He didn't return the stare. He wasn't comfortable with how small the space was. He knew that was obivous. Even an idiot like James could realize what it meant as his breathing had sped up. There was barely enough room to stand.

Regulus tried to open the doors, but it wouldn't budge.

It wasn't his first time being locked in a small space. Last time it happened, it was with Sirius. They had both been starved and kept in that closet for 5 days straight, but Sirius had still comforted him. Last time Sirius had been there with him. Now Sirius wasn't here.

Regulus didn't really even like Potter. He was only ever chatting with him while Sirius was around. Regulus did find him attractive, like the rest of the school, but he didn't find himself having a crush to Potter.

He definently wasn't comfortable kissing James. Absolutely not. He didn't want to even begin to imagine all the shame. He was certain James would tell everyone he could. Oh the things that would follow. Even worse would be when Walburga would hear about it. Regulus would be dead.

Of course, the two girls locking them here didn't care about Regulus's feelings. Regulus knew they thought they did something good. They had probably been reading a romance where everything goes perfectly. Regulus Black's life definently wasn't a romance and never would be.

Regulus crouched down on the floor, pulling himself as small as he could. Best would be to just ignore James and hope for the best. Sirius would eventually notice the two of them being missing. Or perhaps Sirius was busy and wouldn't notice. At least he wouldn't notice Regulus being missing. Besides, who on earth would check a random broom closet? It's not like he would have a map to tell where everyone was. (laugh at my joke)

"So uhm.." James muttered and crouched down next to him. Regulus closed his eyes, even though it was already dark. He didn't want to let James seeing him in this state. He wondered how long they would be stuck here. James probably wondered too. He hoped he wouldn't starve to death in here. He didn't want a slow and painful death.

Hopefully, if luck was on his side, the two girls would get some damn sense into their heads. "I tried alohomora, it didn't work" James said. Regulus gave him a small nod. He wanted to cry, but at the same time he didn't. He knew if he spoke, it would reveal how broken he was. He didn't want to let James see how fragile he was. He was weak and that was his biggest secret.

He had heard a saying 'fake it till you make it'. Following this, he had decided to act as perfect as he could until he would truly be a perfect human, like he was always meant to be.

"Do you have any ideas..?" James asked carefully. Regulus shook his head. He wondered why Potter hadn't brought up the kissing part yet. Perhaps he was waiting for Regulus to do it instead, which Regulus definently wasn't going to do.

"Are you alright?" James asked softly and placed his hand gently on Regulus's shoulder. Regulus flinched and James moved his hand away. Regulus slightly missed the hand against him. It brought him back to where he was now. He was shocked by the question too. He couldn't even begin to understand why James would ask that. Maybe he was trying to be polite, or maybe it was that kind of 'caring' that Sirius kept talking about. Regulus was too shocked to say anything at all, instead he just opened his eyes and turned to look at James.

James' body language signed him to be nervous. Another thing Regulus didn't understand about Potter. He was certain he was stuck in a small space with another person every weekend. Why was James now so nervous? Perhaps it was because Regulus wasn't a girl and because Regulus definently wasn't going to let James fuck him.

"I- I mean... From what Sirius has told me, the two of you have had quite a lot of experiences in small spaces" James coughed awkwardly. Regulus would have preferred to keep that between Sirius and him, but apparently the secrets had been told to multiple souls.

James said something Regulus didn't quite hear. He was too focused on wondering why he was here in the first place. What if the girls were trying to punish him for something? He wondered what it could be.

Merlin, I'm sorry I pushed Barty down the stairs yesterday. The door still wouldn't budge. when he tried. Merlin, I'm sorry I told Evan to suck my penis for trying to grab my book. Still no effect. Merlin, I'm sorry I told Barty and his cheating ass to jump off the astronomy tower. Nothing. Merlin, I'm sorry I- "Deserved" James commented. Regulus turned to look at him and realized he had been praying out loud. He gave James a small smile and nodded, "Definently. He was trying to copy my homework. That piece of shit almost gave us both detention." James grinned, "You can admit anything but it won't help with the door, you know."

Regulus rolled his eyes, "Anything is better than making out with you. Merlin I'm sorry I told Dora to fu-" "Oi! I'm not that gross!"

Regulus smirked at him, "Then where are all the bitches, hm?" James opened his mouth, but closed it again. "Merlin, I'm sorry I laughed out loud when I saw Barty's dick." "Merlin, I'm sorry I told Sirius and Remus to get a room."

Regulus turned to look at James and grinned, "Are they really that annoying?" "Annoying is no where good enough to describe it-"

The door unlocked and both the boys turned to look. The sudden light straining their eyes, but Flich's figure was clear. "No cults allowed in Hogwarts!" he yelled and then walked away. Regulus was glad Flich didn't have permission to give students detenttion.

Regulus stood up and stepped out, turning to look at James who had stepped out next to him. "See, Merlin does accept apologies" Regulus smirked. James hummed, "I guess. How small was his dick though that it made you la-?" "Gotta go!" Regulus giggled and ran off.