(random disclaimerrrr: quick thanks to ryan coogler for giving us these amazing moviess, thanks to all the actors, thanks to the fandom who always seem to bounce back, thanks for yall u guys r great supporters and i will continue to write for yall as much as possible! <3 now lets get into the story )
PLAY RIHANNA'S ANTI-ALBUM, WHOLE THING
Shuri's Pov:
"We nuh rise and boast yea!" Shuri sang gleefully in the shower, there's no better way to prepare for your first date than to sing in the shower. (in every universe letitia is a koffee stan)
"Princess Shuri, you must be ready within the next hour." A robotic tone spoke through a speaker in the bathroom.
"Thank you Griot!" Shuri responded.
She continued to sing as she washed the conditioner out of her hair. She finished bathing and turned off the water. She stepped out and wrapped herself in her terry cloth robe.
She took out her retainers, yes she wore retainers at her big age, and she brushed her teeth and continued singing into the next song.
Soon enough the easy hygienic parts of her routine was done, here came the hard part. Finding an outfit to wear.
Shuri didn't think about her outfits too often, she mostly went for practicality. However, this situation needed some special attention. She needed to look amazing and as she had put in effort, while being effortless.
And here she was, pacing around her closet. She had suits, sets, and plain items. Due to the occasion she didn't want to be too fancy. They were supposed to do something casual and intimate. They had planned a picnic. They had a food basket prepared for the two of them and they were going to a park in Arlington.
With the help of M'baku, she had pulled out a beige flannel, a white turtleneck shirt, and a pair of black wide leg sweatpants.
"You are going on a date, actually?! I thought i'd never see the day, little sister." M'baku said excitedly.
"Don't act so surprised, I'm already scared." Shuri responded.
"Make sure you are safe, if that little genius makes me upset, send her back to Wakanda. Trust, she will be dealt with." M'baku said in classical brotherly fashion.
Shuri was happy with the support she was receiving but then she once more was overwhelmed by some bitter thoughts. She wished it was actually her brother talking to her about this. She still hadn't completely wrapped her mind around him being gone. Along with the loss of her brother, she had lost her mother as well. She wouldn't be there at her wedding, or baby showers, or holidays. And of course she had people who she had considered her family, but she just wished she had the lights of her life back.
M'baku noticed the glint of sorrow in Shuri's eyes. He sighed along with her.
"He would've loved her. You know your mother did. If they were here in this moment they would be rushing you out of the door for this date. I know I'm not him, but I hope I can help fill this void you are feeling little sister. I know your date will be amazing so I am taking initiative and letting you know you should be on your way now." M'baku had tried his best to provide Shuri with a stable support system, the world had taken entirely too much from her.
Shuri felt a small tear slip from her eye and she quickly brushed it away and took a deep breath. "You're right, I need to go. Thank you so much, but I really do need to get going." Shuri spoke and quickly embraced the gorilla man and began her brisk walk to the aircraft.
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Riri's Pov:
"Viv, can you go a little faster." Riri spoke urgently.
Riri was being impatient as her edges were being brushed down. "I have a date to be on!"
"Listen, maybe this would go faster if you could do your own hair Ri. But I'm done" Vivian finished up.
"Alright! I need to find an outfit to wear, I don't want to overdress." Riri was stressing, unlike her counterpart.
"Well you are going to a park so some nice casual clothes would be nice." Vivian spoke.
"Ok good choice. I have this beige sundress I haven't worn in ages." Riri went to her drawer and pulled out the dress.
"Ok wear that and your sandals." Viv completed the outfit for her.
"Ok! Perfect, great, I'm totally not freaking out at all i just need to go get dressed." Riri spoke as she took the clothes and rushed into her bathroom.
She felt as if she was about to have a panic attack over something so miniscule. She wanted to have a fresh start with Shuri and this was the perfect opportunity and didn't want to mess anything up.
Before she got her clothes on she decided to do a quick makeup look. She applied some sharp eyeliner, a dark blush, light highlighter, a brown lip liner and some pink-tinted gloss.
She soon slid on her sundress, and put her braids in low bun. The sundress had a cutout revealed the start of her spinal tattoo. Her skin was tanned due to the season, she looked her best.
She realized during her routine that she had gotten a whole lot more calm. So she walked out of her room and looked at her best friend sitting on her bed
"Alright Vivvy, how do I look?" She turned in the dress.
"I mean, If I was your little girlfriend I wouldn't be able to keep my hands off of you. You are going to have an amazing date." Viv didn't understand how Riri could even question herself while looking so goddess like.
"I'm so ready for this date! It's the perfect clean slate." Riri felt comforted.
"So the real question is, are you guys going to fuck?" Vivian was tired of tiptoeing.
Riri sighed undefeated, and flopped on the bed next to Viv.
"I mean I wouldn't mind it, I just don't think we should. The whole point of doing this is so we don't just have sex and call it a wrap." Riri spoke.
"Well I wish the best for you two-" Riri's phone dinged cutting off Vivian.
"She's outside!" Riri jumped up. She put her sandals over her white painted toenails.
"Enjoy your date, I'll lock up your dorm for you." Vivian said, excited for her friend.
Riri smiled, hugging Viv and rushing out off her dorm. She walked all the way outside and saw a black car waiting for her, and in front of that car was Shuri. She looked delightful, her outfit was on the same level of casualty as Riri's, her hair was cleanly cut.
"How are we matching?" Shuri spoke first laughing, the mood was instantly set.
Riri laughed along side her, they met for a quick hug and Shuri opened the door for her. She sat and Shuri went along to the other side of the car, hopping in as well.
"Our food is in the backseat in that basket, I'm sure you will like everything in there. I have a spot at this lake. Everything should run smoothly." Shuri said relaxed as she began driving.
Riri's heart fluttered, this was really going to be an amazing date. "This is going to be so fun, sorry I'm sort of freaking out right now."
Shuri just laughed and she focused on driving, she commanded Griot to play some good music. They had a good 30 minute ride in front of them, it was drove in a comfortable silence.
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Shuri's Pov:
They had pulled up to a secluded part of the lake. The car was parked on a patch a gravel. The car was still and she exited. She walked around opening the door for Riri.
Riri stood up and stretched, she took a look at the area and it was perfect.
Shuri got the picnic basket from the backseat as well as another bag. She held Riri's hand and the two began walking to the picnic spot, decorated with fake candles.
"Pardon my awkwardness, this is my first time ever doing a thing like this." Shuri opened the bag and inside was a picnic blanket, she unfolded it. Alongside it were some small pillows.
Riri laughed. "I think you're doing an amazing job, Princess."
Shuri felt her cheeks flush. "Enough with the flattery, let's sit." She sat comfortably on the blanket, Riri said diagonally from her.
Shuri opened the basket revealing a speaker, a fruit bowl, some italian picnic sandwiches, some assorted snacks and candies, a bottle of Rose Moscato, and some silverware and glasses.
Riri was in awe of the preparation. She had never felt this level of comfort and appreciation from a person. "You really went all out Shuri."
"For you? Without a doubt I would. I'm so joyful that I have the chance to." Shuri paired her phone with the speaker, she played Rihanna's 'Anti' album.
The two began drinking and eating as the sun began to set. They looked so perfect together.
"Would you say you are a pessimist or an optimist?" Shuri said, sparking conversation between the two of them.
"Neither, I would say I'm a realist. I think it always depends on the situation and the facts never lie. So I usually work from there." Riri responded.
"I love that you always have a unique answer to a question." Shuri was delighted with Riri, she really felt like Riri was her other half.
Some time had past, and so had that whole bottle of wine. Shuri had packed everything back into the basket. The two sat together, it was darker outside. This is where things start to get more interesting.
"We should swim. I want to swim." Riri said, tipsy.
"Girl, swim? I don't like saying no to you, but neither of us are dressed to swim." Shuri responded.
"Well we have too choices, we can swim in our undergarments which is probably a safer option, or we can swim naked. It's your choice, but we're swimming either way." Riri said as she took her shoes off in preparation for swimming.
"Well I guess the first option. Why not swim in the dark while we are at a lake we've never been too before. This is some white people shit." Shuri spoke as she began shedding her clothes as well.
Riri finally pulled off her dress, revealing her matching navy blue bra and panty set. Shuri finished undressing as well and was left in a sports bra and some boxer brief underwear with a decorative waistband.
Riri stood up, reaching her hand towards Shuri to usher her to stand up as well. They walked a few feet away to the small beach with a thin layer of sand. The water splashed up the girl's ankles and they flinched from the temperature change.
Riri continued easing into the water while Shuri stayed a bit further back. She water was at Shuri's naval while it was almost to Riri's shoulders.
"Stop being a pussy, get in the water Shuri." Riri spoke.
Shuri just looked at Riri and shook her head, she didn't mind the water she just thought what they were doing was insane.
Riri treadded towards Shuri, and she quickly grabbed Shuri's arm pulling her further into the water. Both of them ended up falling with a splash. Happily they were both great swimmers.
They both popped out of the water at the same time, they caught their breath. Both of them were both entirely soaked, Shuri shook her hair at Riri splashing her. The calm waves splashed against the two.
The two were about 2 inches apart. Riri wrapped her arms around Shuri's neck.
"I forgot how to swim." Riri said jokingly as an excuse to be closer to Shuri.
Their moment a silence was broken by a crash of thunder, the both of them jumped. Soon enough water was dripping on them overhead.
"Damn, way to kill the mood mother nature." As Shuri spoke thunder crashed once more.
After the second crash the girls began swimming back towards the sand and once they were on the beach again, the water was pouring.
"Car's unlocked, go!" Shuri yelled throwing Riri all of the clothes.
Riri rushed to the car hopping in the passenger's seat, Shuri had to grab the picnic basket, but she quickly made it to the car as well.
Once they were both in the car, they broke into a fit of laughter. The series of overwhelming events was suddenly hilarious.
"I'm not even upset, this is just all really random. This is the best first date I've ever had." Shuri spoke through her laughter.
Riri agreed and laughed with Shuri then Shuri's kimoyo beads rung. They were cut off with a phone call.
"Princess? There seems to be a terrible storm in the area, we aren't able to pick you up until tomorrow. Sorry for the inconvenience." Okoye's voice echoed through the car.
Shuri laughed and rolled her eyes. "It's alright, I'll find somewhere to stay now by!" She hung up as quickly as she answered.
She sighed, she turned the car's heat on as she realized they were just sitting on cold leather.
"You can stay at my dorm if you want- if you want to of course I totally understand if you don't want to." Riri offered.
"I would love too, thank you. That's much easier than booking secure a hotel at this time of the night." Shuri said.
Before the two began to drive off, they put their clothes back on.
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Riri's Pov:
Shuri was currently in the shower in Riri's dorm room. She had gotten out before her.
The two had had a very eventful night and they were both exhausted. But this was the make it or break it moment, and hopefully nothing tempted either of them to have sex.
Shuri was taking ages in the shower, so Riri went and laid in the bed, making sure to leave space for Shuri. She scrolled mindlessly on tiktok, and eventually the same audio played over and over, suggesting she had fell asleep.
Soon enough Shuri made it out of the bathroom, she ended up throwing on some of Riri's shorts and a shirt, both were a bit short on her but it would do, she noticed Riri asleep so she turned off her phone, she laid next to her and pulled the blanket over both of them.
This was a pretty solid first date.