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Chapter 3

T'challa smiled as he came to the door of Rose's apartment and knocked on the door. He took a deep breath as he heard footsteps coming towards the door. The blue door swung open, and the man who stood there froze at seeing him, his dark eyes getting almost comically wide. It was enough to tell T'challa that the man in-front of him knew exactly who he was.

When the man opened his mouth, T'challa shook his head, holding his hands up, almost pleading. "I am Jaheem, sir. I have come to pick up Rose," he said, before offering one of his hands to shake.

The man smiled, a mischievous glint in his eye. "I am Kingsley Shacklebolt. Come inside. She's in her room at the moment, I will call her." Kingsley stepped aside and allowed T'challa into the room.

Kingsley closed the door, holding in his laughter. It seemed that Sonya had met her soul mate without her knowing it, despite her worry over putting him in danger. And so long as he kept his mouth shut the two would continue getting to know each other and things would work out the way they were meant to. And in safety, now they were hidden from the war.

"Kingsley who is it?" Another man came out into the lounge they had entered. He had brown hair with flecks of grey in it and a worn, scarred face, but kind eyes.

"It is this Jaheem we have been hearing so much about. I will go get Rose then," he smiled as he shook his head, walking upstairs, where the girls' rooms were.

Sonya and Hermione were chatting and Hermione had just finished putting Sonya's dark hair up for her when there was a knock on the door. Sonya stood and answered it. "Hey Kingsley," she said, smiling at him.

"Jaheem is here. He seems like a nice young man."

"Oh, you approve. What about Moony?"

"No idea, but he is downstairs with him now. Now, I'm sure you don't want to keep him waiting?"

"No, I'll be right down. Just need to grab my bag."

He nodded and walked back downstairs and Sonya turned to Hermione. "Is it normal that I'm a little bit nervous?"

Hermione smiled. "Of course it is. A man has asked you out on what is quite possibly a date- your first one too. But don't worry, it'll be fine. You and Jaheem both get on and right now, it's a film and food out. Just treat him as a friend until you know where this is going. For both of you."

"I'm kind of hoping he wants to be a bit more than friends," Sonya said, nibbling on her lip.

"And from what he's done so far, I'm pretty sure the feeling is mutual. But like I said, take it slow. That will come, in time if you both feel the same way."

"Right, time to go downstairs," Sonya nodded, setting her shoulders.

The green top and black jeans suited her. The colour of the top brought out her eyes, he thought, grinning as she came down the stairs. "Are you looking forward to the film Rose?"

"Definitely. I've never actually been to a cinema before."

"Really? That is a surprise. I thought everyone had been at least once!"

"Not me, I'm afraid, so you'll be going with a complete novice."

"Oh, then we are definitely having the full experience. Popcorn, drinks, sweets, the lot."

"Then it's a good thing we decided on food first, eh? Should we go?"

"Definitely," he smiled widely, before looking at the two adults. Rose had told him about a woman, Tonks, but she must have been out, otherwise he was sure he would have met her. Especially since Remus had given him quite a grilling while waiting on Rose.

"Make sure you're back by half ten at the latest," Remus said.

"I will have Rose back by then sir, I promise," T'challa said. He was slightly worried that Kingsley would out him, but there was something about the man that assured him that Kingsley was quite happy keeping this to himself- for now.

He and Rose left the apartment and headed for the restaurant. The food was great, but the company was better. She was eager to discuss everything about her course and listen to him about his in turn, and of course they continued to bond over their love of literature, both modern and historical. He was surprised to discover though that she was very limited in her exposure to films in general. She had watched a few, but not many.

"Oh, this oversight must be corrected!" He said.

"Oversight?" She laughed.

"Yes, oversight. There are so many good films out there. I cannot believe you have not seen that many. The next time we meet up, I suggest a film day. I have a tonne of DVD's. We can watch several together. TV series as well!"

Sonya smiled. He seemed thoroughly put out that she'd seen very few films, but genuinely happy that they had something else to do together. She was glad as well. She had only ever felt this comfortable with five people in the Wizarding world, and four of them were with her in New Zealand. After her fifth year in Hogwarts, the war had picked up and so had they hype over her being the so called 'chosen one'. To be honest she was very glad to get away from it all. From the Ministry hounding her for a poster girl and Dumbledore and his Order also pressing her to enter Auror training to do 'what was necessary', she had been going spare. This was her chance of life, and thanks to Jaheem, she was experiencing it to the full. "Well, that sounds like a plan I can get behind. I have one request though."

"What is that?"

"People keep mentioning Star Wars? Apparently it's rather good."

Jaheem groaned. "You do not even know Star Wars," he shook his head. "This is a request I can easily grant. We have to watch all three of the original movies. We will start with them."

Sonya shook her head at his reaction. Mind you, some of her class mates had similar thoughts of disbelief on the matter.

They had gotten closer to each other as the months went on, but it was only when the flyers went up around campus advertising a Christmas dance that T'challa felt ready to ask her out officially. She was kind and smart and they could talk about anything and everything. He knew he had fallen for her. And hard. And he knew he would need to come clean as well, if he wanted any chance for a proper relationship with her. He planned to tell her the night of the dance- that was if she agreed to go with him.

"Rose!" He caught up with her, just as she seemed to be heading towards one of the science labs.

"Jaheem! I can't stay long, I have a lecture that starts in five minutes."

"This will not take longer than five minutes, I promise."

"Alright," she smiled. Her times with Jaheem were some of the best parts of being here. Perhaps he had another activity in mind for them? The last thing they had done was scuba diving, which had thrilled her. She had not even realised there were trips to do that until he suggested it.

"The Christmas dance- would you like to go with me? As a date?"

Sonya blinked in shock and then smiled. "I'd love to, I really would. That sounds wonderful."

"Great! I will let you get to your lecture, and I'll call you tonight then."

Sonya nodded. "That sounds good," she said.

When she got home that night, Sonya felt she was walking on clouds. It had taken her a while, but she had gotten over her nerves that the war would catch up with her. And besides, who on either side, would think she would be seeing just another university student? Jaheem would be safe, she was sure of that.

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