Noah played with his hands unconsciously as he sat at the Gryffindor table with his friends. They were talking about some upcoming event but Noah wasn't paying much attention, instead he was watching Betty and Andy being all lovey dovey with each other. He hadn't told his friends about the kiss between him and Regulus – as for why Noah wasn't quite sure himself. Perhaps he just wanted to savour the special moment between him and Regulus for a little while longer before telling people. Or maybe he was worried that Regulus was going to break his heart and he didn't want his friends to give him false hope.

Whatever the case, Noah couldn't help the knot that formed in his stomach as he watched Betty and Andy be happy together, in public. And Noah was afraid that it was the green eyed monster that was the cause of it.

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Noah nervously made his way down to the greenhouses when it was time for his and Regulus' last Herbology tutoring lesson. Noah was a bit sad, excited and nervous all in one. The two boys hadn't spoken since Regulus kissed Noah on Saturday however, whenever Regulus and Noah would lock eyes, the Slytherin would smirk and wink.

Noah took in a deep – and much needed – breath before entering the greenhouse that they always met in – only to see Regulus already there. Noah shouldn't have been surprised, really. Every single lesson Regulus was always early – as Noah usually arrived a few minutes before the time. Noah supposed it was one of the 'Black manners' that had been put into him.

Noah was barely inside the greenhouse before Regulus was walking up to him. He quickly kissed Noah on the lips before standing back with a smirk. "You're late."

Noah didn't really know what to say as first of all; he couldn't believe that Regulus had actually kissed him, again. And second of all, Noah wasn't actually late. He arrived on time but he supposed he was later than he usually was.

"L-Let's j-just start the l-lesson," Noah suggested after shaking himself out of the confused state he was in.

Regulus agreed with a smirk, nodding his head. "Let's."

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Their lesson was just as long as it usually was yet to Noah it seemed shorter yet at the same time quicker. It wasn't really different from their normal lessons except for the subtle brushes of hands that Noah noticed much more now and the extra smirks and winks that Regulus gave.

When they were finished, Noah awkwardly said goodbye as he quickly packed up his belongings. He attempted to keep his pace slow as he didn't want it to seem as if he were running away, but Noah was sure that Regulus was smirking at the affect he had on him.

"B-Bye," Noah muttered quietly as he turned towards the door, ready to get out of there. Regulus didn't verbally respond but he smirked and nodded his head.

Noah tried opening the door, only to find out that it was locked. His immediate thought was that Regulus had done it on purpose. "D-Did you l-lock the d-door?" Noah asked as he turned back towards Regulus.

The Slytherin looked towards Noah in surprise, shaking his head no. "The door is locked?" He asked, even attempting himself to open it, but to no avail. "Well I guess that means we get to spend more time together." Regulus smirked.

Noah however, was not finding the situation as Regulus was. He tried opening the door once more and when it didn't budge his breathing started to pick up. He crouched down, placing his hands on his head, what he always did when he felt an oncoming panic attack.

Regulus stared at Noah in alarm, unsure on what was happening and why. "Noah, what's going on? Are you okay?" He asked in a panic.

"I-I'm claustrophobic and I-I'm having a p-panic attack." He managed

Regulus was starting to freak out as he had no idea what to do. So he did the first thing that came to mind. He kissed Noah.

Noah was shocked at first but he instantly relaxed resulting in his mind to go blank, which lead to allowing him to breathe again.

Noah pulled back panting for air, due to the kiss or his near panic attack, he wasn't sure. "Why d-do you k-keep d-doing that?" He asked in almost annoyance. He didn't necessarily mind but it didn't help diminish his feelings towards the Black boy.

Regulus chuckled slightly, wondering how Noah could be so clueless. "Isn't it obvious?" He asked with a smirk, and Noah was almost tempted to shake his head no but he refrained. "I like you."

Now, Noah didn't necessarily think of himself as dumb but Regulus' words made him feel like an idiot. Of course if you liked someone you would kiss them, it was only natural. However, that didn't stop Noah from spluttering in disbelief.

"Wh-What? H-how? Th-That's not p-possible. I-I mean, we're b-both boys, a-and I'm a Hufflepuff a-and a half-blood."

Regulus actually smiled, surprising the both of them. "I can't help it," he replied as he placed his left hand over Noah's. "You're irresistible."

Noah blushed bright red and looked down at their hands, biting his lip to contain his grin. "Y-You know, we d-don't actually know th-that much a-about each other."

Regulus paused and realised that he was right. Noah then suggested that they play a game, going back and forth asking each other questions. Regulus thought about it for a few moments before nodding his head in agreement.

Noah went first since the game was his idea. "Wh-Why do you l-like me even th-though we b-both know your p-parents wouldn't approve?"

Regulus sighed and scratched the back of his neck. He figured this would come up sooner or later. He had a straight face as he looked at Noah fully, being completely serious as he said, "Screw my parents. I've been listening to them for too long. My brother was right, everything they say is bullocks."

Noah smiled softly, proud of the boy sitting next to him. Regulus had come a long way.

"Alright," Regulus interrupted Noah's train of thought, "my turn." He thought for a few moments before asking, "What's your boggart."

Noah gulped, his heart racing in fear just thinking about it. "H-He who m-must not b-be named." He answered, almost shaking in fear. It might have been a typical answer but could you blame him? The man was terrible.

Regulus wrapped his arms around Noah and brought him closer to him, giving him a side hug of sorts. But what Noah didn't see was the smirk that Regulus was wearing.

After a few minutes Noah was able to compose himself and pulled away. He took in a deep breath before asking a question which he had been curious about for a long time. "Are y-you gay?"

Regulus paused at that, actually taking the time to think as he was even unsure of the answer himself. "I don't know really, I've never actually thought about it. I've never been attracted to anyone before, male or female."

Noah nodded his head in understanding. Noah was very accepting of everyone's sexualities and genders.

"What triggers your anxiety?" Regulus asked next, having been quite curious about it ever since he found Noah in the bathroom that once. He was still confused on what it was but he could see that it was a terrible thing that took a great toll on Noah.

"W-Well I have s-social anxiety so mostly when I-I have t-to t-talk t-to people I-I don't normally t-talk t-to. Or when I-I have t-to t-talk t-to a l-lot of p-people at one t-time. I-I also g-get stressed a l-lot b-because I-I try to make everything p-perfect, b-but it n-never happens." Noah was mostly referring to how he always tried so hard to get good grades yet it never happened. It always upset him which would sometimes lead to panic attacks.

Regulus simply nodded his head, not knowing what to say but that was okay for Noah. Simply having Regulus there and trying to understand was enough for him.

It didn't take long for the two to become hungry and Noah assumed it was around dinner time. Noah suggested that they eat some of the plants but Regulus only looked at him as if he were insane. Noah chuckled, knowing that they Slytherin thought that all plants were poisonous.

Noah stood up and waited for Regulus to do the same, giving him one of the Slytherin's ever so famous smirks. "I-If you've b-been paying attention t-to any of our l-lessons, you should know which o-ones are safe t-to eat."

Regulus paled slightly, knowing that during most of the lessons he only stared at Noah, not listening to what he was saying. But he kept his composure, it couldn't be that hard. It was only Herbology after all.

It turned out that it was very hard. Every single plant that Regulus would point to in suggestion had turned out to be poisonous and just one whiff could knock someone unconscious.

Noah teased Regulus playfully until he finally picked the right one, in which Noah clapped his hands and cheered.

Regulus smiled, glad he had finally done it. He looked at Noah with a smirk. "I think this warrants a kiss, don't you?"

Noah blushed but shook his head while rolling his eyes. However, he still leant up to give Regulus a soft kiss on the cheek. Not exactly what Regulus had been hoping for, but he'd take it.

Regulus and Noah went back to where they had been sitting previously as they munched on the leaves from the plant. Regulus scrunched up his face in disgust and had to refrain himself from spitting it out.

"This is disgusting." He complained after swallowing the leaf, immediately wishing that he hadn't.

Noah chuckled as he happily munched on the plant, used to the odd taste. "I-It's better than st-starving."

Regulus scrunched up his face again before reluctantly agreeing and taking another bite out of the leaf.

It wasn't long before Professor Sprout came to their rescue, her being utterly shocked to find them locked in there. Both boys were relieved but still a little sad when she opened the door for them. They didn't want their time together to be over now that they had bonded so much.

She quickly sent them out, ordering for them to immediately go to the Great Hall for dinner – which they had no objections with.

Noah and Regulus walked up to the castle together before they came to a stop where they knew they would have to part ways.

"I-I had f-fun tonight," Noah said shyly, his face heating up despite the cool night air.

Regulus smirked, nodding his head in agreement. "I did too. We should do it again sometime."

Noah smiled and nodded, hesitating only for a moment before he was on his toes, leaning up to give Regulus a quick kiss on the lips. Once the kiss was over Noah quickly left, a smile on his face and his cheeks blazing.

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