#I'm team Conrad LMFAO

[crimsonlovebartylus]

Cruel Summer: The Summer Regulus turn pretty - teaser.

The salty fresh smell swirls in a perfect dance into Regulus nostrils. The breeze awakened the goosebumps on his arms, and he rubbed them to keep the hairs in bay. He glanced up at the home that carries more memories than the box underneath his bed. He was home, the closest to a real home. He was finally back at Cousins Beach. He let himself be embraced by the glaring sun already leaving faint red marks on his vampire skin. He was home. 

“If it isn’t my favorite people in the whole world” Regulus glanced over at the voice, smiling wide and watching as his uncle, Alphard, got embraced to the warmth that was Euphemia Potter. 

“Darling, it’s been too long. We really should be catching up on tea between seasons.” Alphard scowled her jokingly.

Euphemia laughed, “We should have, it’s a shame that we only meet during the summer lately. I miss you.” she replied, with a gentle push. 

“Where is James?” Sirius complained, grinning. 

Almost in cue James walked out, running a hand through his hair. “I’m here, you drama queen.” they replied, immediately wrapping his arms around Sirius and squeezing them. 

“I am dramatic, It’s been torture without you this year.” Sirius complained, dramatically falling on James' arms. 

Regulus watched the interaction, with amusement written on his face - looking discreetly around. 

“Damn, Regulus.” James exclaimed, wiggling his eyebrows. “You got hot.” 

“Gross, please don’t say that about my brother.” Sirius complained. 

James chuckled, winking at him. “He did, Reg is about to break hearts this summer.” 

“Oh shut up.” Regulus rolled his eyes, but not being able to help himself and smiling. It was no secret that he finally switched his glasses to contacts, and braces finally removed. So, yes, he agreed he was damn hot.

Regulus glanced away from them, and it felt like time suddenly became a cliche slow motion movie as he watched an irritated Barty come out from the back door fixing his hoodie. When Barty suddenly looked up and their eyes met, Regulus felt his breath hitch and his mouth became dry as he walked closer to him.

Barty glanced at him, slowly scanning his face and making him wanna crawl out of his skin, as the record player shattered when he spoked. “I liked you better with your glasses.” 

“I-..” Regulus began stunned, and immediately composed himself, rolling his shoulders back. “Well I like myself better without them.”

[roobylavender]

Kinda got the hint that you were team Conrad and Belly but it’s okay you can just say it. Lol!

Who I’m frustrated with in TSITP is the parents and Susannah especially. For keeping that secret and choosing one son over the other and then not making plans for the house and then also for making a teenage girl responsible for her son and his actions. And then also with Belly’s mom like how did she not know that she was gone for however long and where was she? Like if those are your best friend’s sons and you grew up watching them they are like family like wouldn’t you be looking out for them as well?

This is how I know YA romance shows aren’t for me 😂 like they weren’t appealing to me when I was a teen and now that I’m in my 20s I realized I like them even less.

ajakljgdfhgdf ig i'm like half in/half not! on one hand the romantic outcomes do not really compel me more than do the brother dynamics or general dissection of love as a concept but on the other hand i did read the complete wikipedia summary for the book series so i know they're supposed to end up together and am curious as to how that will play out in the show with respect to the overarching themes. but omfg yeah the parental situation is wild.. i'm wondering if it's a liberal white adjacent suburban mom thing maybe LMFAO