fic of regulus running away after he turns 17 or whatever and he gets his own (shabby) house and everything except, besides paying his bills, he doesn't really know how to do anything, never learned to, because he grew up with helpers around the house.
He needs to pick out proper furniture and colors which is then followed by fixing all the issues in his apartment, cleaning, cooking, everything all by himself with no guidance and he's so confused and overwhelmed and doesn't even know where to start.
Then he ends up accepting defeat and calls, oh idk, electrician guy?? Because its messed up and it's the summer so priority?? Needs fan and air-conditioniner, lights?? Except, the guy turns out to be his freaking brother and yay emotional reunion after 3 distant years I guess?
Anyways, Sirius is like nah bro I gotchu when he sees the condition of the house and listens to Regulus (reluctantly) spill his dilemma, because Sirius went through the same thing, going up privileged and having to go independent once he moved out from the Potters, except he had a bit of guidance.
As Sirius is teaching Regulus all sorts of things...like...idk Im not independent, how to ration food?? Be cost efficient?? When to clear out filters and vents?? What should be refrigerated and what not?? How to clean the bathroom?? Tips on space capacity?? Idk rly. Oh but he's helping with picking out decorative choices and moving furniture in. Probably learning things about Regulus's house and telling him so Regulus would know better in the future.
Yeah he's helpful and all but then oh no, they discover a...weak wall. I think bricks that are...crippling. Anyways it's weak, and they need to fix so its like, safe but it's also, completely out of Sirius's expertise because he's just really good at fixing things and messing with appliances so if he tackled this, he's afraid that something might go wrong and the entire wall and house just collapses.
But before regulus could call a guy in, a contractor?? Sirius is like wait no I know a guy and boom!
yes it's James. James is the ... guy.
they're 100% falling in love while Sirius is just guys focus 🙄🙄 at the side but also, making up excuses to bail so they can be conveniently alone more often. (Sorry, I love wingman Sirius)
at the end, regulus finds himself in the most perfect home, literally made by him, James and Sirius.