"she's a combination of sensitive and savage"

PART NINE:

Andrea was still occupied with her thoughts in Shuri's lab as she waited for T'Challa's expected arrival as Shuri had informed her about earlier.

Andrea was glad the girl was giving her time and space to think. She needed to regroup herself, and figure out what she was planning to say to the King.

Andrea had a multitude of questions on her mind for the currently absent man. First of course, she wanted to know where her brother and his team members were, seeing as the last thing she recalled was plummeting through the air in Berlin.

She hoped they were somewhere safe, and under proper protection, away from the crucial eye of the government that labeled them as criminals.

Andrea knew that what Cap was doing was all driven by his emotions and relationship with Barnes, and she couldn't completely agree with his decisions as they were not logical in the slightest, but she also knew he meant no harm. Furthermore, she was aware of the fact that the fellow heroes, including her brother, who were assisting Cap were harmless as well.

It wasn't their flaw that the government could not see the inconsistency of it all.

As Andrea stayed silent thinking to herself, sat on the medical table, Shuri kept glancing over towards her.

The young Udaku just wanted to make sure the Barton girl was doing okay. T'Challa had informed to his sister over the phone of what had happened and the reasoning for Andrea being there in Wakanda. However, Shuri knew better than to think it was only because Andrea had a severe injury; her brother was terrible at hiding his fondness and worry over Andrea, even on the phone.

Throughout the little time Andrea was conscience, Shuri was able to provide her proper clothes that weren't a medical gown.

Andrea was adorned in a simple turtle-neck black tank top, tucked into some high waisted grey pants that were then tucked into black combat boots that had a slight heel. She had a black leather jacket to complete the look. Shuri made the look comfortable, yet stylish, taking notice in Andrea's more boyish than girly style.

Shuri's attention was ripped away from Andrea as she got a signal from one of her devices signaling that T'Challa had arrived. Andrea noticed the small beep from the device as well as she turned her neck towards the small sound.

Shuri made eye contact with the Barton girl, simply stating, "He's here," before she got up. She signaled with her head for Andrea to follow her, but it seemed useless as Andrea was already on her tail, eager to see the King who had answers to her gnawing questions.

Andrea and Shuri were walking around the building for what seemed like only a couple minutes before they ran into none other than the King himself.

His face brightened as he saw Andrea's awake and well condition. "Andrea! How are you doing?"

Andrea stood in front of him, face straight as she answered, "I would prefer if we could talk somewhere a little more private." Andrea looked at Shuri kindly, "If you don't mind, of course."

"Oh, please," Shuri waved her hand dismissively. "I get enough time with the royal pain in the ass as it is. Take him off my hands."

T'Challa just gave his sister a side-glare before he looked over at the Barton girl again. "Shall we?" He questioned as he motioned his hand out for Andrea to depart down a different hallway. Shuri had already started making her own way.

"We shall," Andrea said with a blank stare and they were on their way.

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[a/n] sorry for the super short filler chapter, i can assure you the next part will be much longer. also, andrea and t'challa's relationship build-up will probably be a slow burn so prepare yourselves. who wants to see more of shuri?!