overwhelming, something too severe and too adult for either of them to be dealing with. So Jo tucks the idea away neatly, saving it for later and she sinks deeper into Regulus's hold. "I really like you, Reg," she repeats to him, saying it more for herself this time.

Another kiss to the top of her head. "I really like you too, Josephine."

She thinks about telling him a lot in that moment. Jo thinks about telling him that she'll be joining the Order. She thinks about telling him about his brother.

Kate Bush is wailingin the background. Regulus hums along and Jo grows a certain appreciation for it.