Shuri looked at him in disbelief and shook her head no.

"No thank you. Never imagined my first kiss being on a bench in a courtyard with a guy I'm not even in love with."

Namor grins at her and leans in closer.

"So fall in love with me." He said a if it were that simple as turning on a light switch.

Shuri chuckled, amused at his suggestion. She looked up towards the blue sky and looked at the clouds. She smiled and then looked down at her watch.

"We should head inside. Everyone is probably looking for me."

Namor stood and ran his hand through his dark hair before extending his hand to her to help her up. She took his hand and he squeezed it immediately, pulling her close and into his body. Her hands landed and pressed against his chest. He looked down at Shuri who was looking back at him wide eyed. There was a softness in his expression and he placed his other hand against her upper back.

"Namor?" She whispered.

"Hmm?" He replied, lost in her eyes. "There is no rush to get back. No harm will come to you while in my care, Princess."

His hands fell to his sides and he stepped aside so that he was now beside her. She looked ahead and began walking back inside the building.

"Why do you keep calling me Princess?" She asked while they walked side by side. "It's not really a compliment." She informed him.

He looked up for a second in contemplation and then ahead as they walked.

"To me, you're royalty. You deserve to be spoiled by someone who adores you. So I like calling you Princess, Princess." He replied.

Shuri thought about it and they continued to walk in silence.

M'Baku and the rest of the Wakandans were all outside of Shuri's last class, mutant studies, waiting for Shuri. The Talokans were standing with them. Usually, the two groups would stand spaces apart as if keeping their separation. This time they were more integrated thanks to Attuma and Okoye who were standing next to one another side by side. Their body language leaning towards one another.

M'Baku crossed his arms as he looked at both Aneka and Ayo chatting with one another and then Attuma and Okoye. He sighed and spoke out loud.

"I can see what's happening." He said.

Aneka turned to him. "What?"

M'Baku continued, pointing his finger. "And they don't have a clue."

Okoye looked at him now. "Who?"

"They'll fall in love and here's the bottom line, our trio's down to two." He said holding up two fingers.

Okoye placed her palm to her face and shook her head. "You're an idiot."

M'Baku walked over to Namora who was standing slightly away from Attuma and Okoye. He leaned his elbow against the locker next to her, making the muscles in his arm more pronouched as he leaned and looked down at her.

"So, Namora?" He said trying to sound smooth.

"No." She said simply and took one huge step away from him as if showing she wanted to be left alone.

"But you don't even know what I was going to ask!" M'Baku said in frustration.

The chatter stopped as the group spotted Namor and Shuri walking side by side towards them. M'Baku shot Okoye, Aneka and Ayo a knowing look before looking back at them.

"About time you two showed up. I'm starving. Finally we can all go and eat." He said turning and motioning everyone to follow.

Sitting in the cafeteria, there was the same integration as in the hall. Two tables were placed next to one another. Ayo sat next to Aneka, Attuma next to Okoye and Namor next to Shuri. M'Baku tried to open a spot for Namora to sit next to him but she decided to sit on the end next to one of the couples.

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