Better Sirius than Regulus, in his mind - the brighter, better of them, braver and less afraid.
He doesn't want to break anyone's heart. Doesn't want to hurt anyone. Doesn't want to be hurt anymore, but that part is far less important.
Regulus still doesn't let him go, keeping him tight against his chest.
"It was smart. Don't argue with me. We'll fix it now." Then there's a pause, brief, and he murmurs so that no one but Sirius can possibly hear him.
"You can't hide from me, Sirius. You don't have to pretend for me, either. You're allowed to be angry."
He's not even talking about what he's just realized - he refuses to touch that - but he knows Sirius is upset either way, and he should be allowed to be.
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He doesn't want to break anyone's heart. Doesn't want to hurt anyone. Doesn't want to be hurt anymore, but that part is far less important.
Regulus still doesn't let him go, keeping him tight against his chest.
"It was smart. Don't argue with me. We'll fix it now." Then there's a pause, brief, and he murmurs so that no one but Sirius can possibly hear him.
"You can't hide from me, Sirius. You don't have to pretend for me, either. You're allowed to be angry."
He's not even talking about what he's just realized - he refuses to touch that - but he knows Sirius is upset either way, and he should be allowed to be.