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Part One

"Would you like to explain to me. One, why you were not in class with me today and two, why the queen of Wakanda is in our apartment, just casually sitting on your bed? Is someone out to kill you again?" I rambled, starting to panic.

"First of all, chill." She laughed, "No one is out to kill me. The fact that you had to add again to the end of that sentence is actually sad and concerning. I missed class so that I could be here to greet the queen." She stated casually, shrugging her shoulders.

I could tell that my face had looked even more confused than it did before her explanation.

"She's here for... research purposes" She hesitated, "I told her she could stay with us for the few months she'll be here. Just to have a familiar face around. I didn't miss too much from class, did I?"

"Hm, I'm glad this was a collective decision" I responded sarcastically. "No, I honestly can't remember half of what we talked about. I'll give you the little bit of notes I took later."

She rolled her eyes at me before walking over to the refrigerator, grabbing a bottle of water.

"Is it okay with you Hazel? or would you like for me to kick the queen out & have her stay at some fancy hotel?" She asked as if a fancy hotel was the worst thing on Earth.

"Whatever," I laughed, "I guess it's fine, as long as you don't leave me in anymore anatomy lectures alone."

"Don't worry bestie, I won't" She winked.

Me & Riri have been best friends since the 3rd grade. We bonded after she pushed some little boy down the slide for cutting in front of me. We've been inseparable every since which is why it made sense for us to attend the same college & end up sharing an apartment together. I couldn't imagine randomly being assigned a roommate in a small dorm room. Just the thought of it disgusted me.

"So exactly how long is she going to be here for?" I asked sitting down on the barstool.

"Not too long. At the least, 3 months and at the most, 6 months."

"They really just let the queen of their country travel all the way here to the ghetto. Also known as America, without any protection or anything else?"

"Oh trust me, I have protection here. They're just not always noticeable" I heard a voice say behind me making me refocus my attention.

"Oh okay," I nodded, "Well, it's good to have you here, I hope you enjoy our humble abode. I know it's nothing like what you're use to in Wakanda."

"Nothing at all" She responded looking around.

"Way to be humble Shuri" I heard Riri mumble under her breath.

"I'm joking," She smiled "I appreciate you guys letting me stay here for the next few months."

"It's no problem" We replied as a unit, something we do more often than not.

"Anyway, I have to get going. I have a meeting that I have to get to, but I'd love to take both of you out for dinner tonight just to show my appreciation"

"As much as I would love to, I actually have plans tonight. Thank you for your offer though" I frowned.

Going out to some fancy restaurant for dinner with my favorite person and her royal guest would probably be much better than what I have planned, but I already agreed to it.

"You know I'll be there" Riri said.

"I'll see you tonight then. Hazel," She turned her attention to me, looking me up and down. "It was really nice meeting you. I hope I can take you out whenever you're free" She licked her lips "You know, just to thank you." She smiled.

I heard Riri chuckle as Shuri made her way out the door, making me look at her confused.

"I guess she likes what she sees" She responded to my facial expression now full blown laughing.

"Is Shuri... ya know?" I asked flicking my wrist down in a downward motion making her laugh even harder.

"Aren't we all a little "ya know"" She responded, mimicking my hand gesture making my mouth fall open.

"Anyway" I said laughing, "I have a... date tonight, and I need some help finding an outfit."

"Hazel Lee you've been holding out on me! A date with who?!"

"I have not" I rolled my eyes. "I just didn't wanna jinx it. Remember the guy from that party? Andre?"

"That's not just some guy from a party miss girl, that's like the finest human that walks around campus! When did this happen?!"

"At the party," I reiterated. "but I know he's a player and more than likely wants what's in between my legs more than he actually wants me"

"Uh uh, we don't do bootycalls. Why are you going then?"

"Free food" I shrugged. "Now let's go, I at least wanna look like a decent human" I grabbed her arm, dragging her to my room.

"At this point, I may as well be your pet with how much you drag me around" She laughed.

"And don't forget it."

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Hi! I've been contemplating writing this & finally decided to actually do it. I hope you guys enjoy it. ♥️