Y/N'S POV
Since T'Challa wasn't feeling well, it was up to me to look out for Wakanda. But between the duties that T'Challa and I shared, I realized why it was so important for both of us to do our individual parts.
As I talked to my people, Ramonda walked up beside me and asked me,"How are you holding up, dear?"
I said,"I'm doing a decent job, but I see why it's so important to have T'Challa with me. How is he doing?"
Ramonda smiled and took my hand saying,"You're selling yourself short, Y/N. You've done an amazing job. I've seen and heard nothing but good things. T'Challa is asking about you, but he's awake now. Do you wish to-"
Before Ramonda could even finish talking, I bolted inside and to where T'Challa was.
When I made it into the room, T'Challa immediately sat up and asked,"What's wrong, my love? Is everything okay? Do you need my help?"
T'Challa tried to get out of bed, but I rushed over to him and tackled him. He groaned in pain, yet he slowly returned my hug I was giving him.
I mumbled,"I'm glad you're recovering well, Panther. I've missed hearing your voice."
When T'Challa decided to end the hug, he turned me around and sat me down in his lap. I smiled as he wrapped his arms around me.
He leaned into me and I said,"I thought you were in pain?"
T'Challa placed a kiss on my shoulder and said,"Not too much to hold you, Y/N. How's Wakanda?"
I said,"You're in it, but it's good. Your mother says she's heard nothing but good things about my ruling, so that's good. But I-"
T'Challa finished for me with saying,"But you don't think so. Y/N, you've been watching over Wakanda for a year now. What is causing this change of confidence?"
I looked up at T'Challa saying,"You. I'm used to being beside you and following your direction. I know we normally have things we go out and do on our own, but I count on bumping into you. These last few weeks, I've had to worry about whether you were doing any better or not."
T'Challa moved my hair to the front and said,"Y/N, you have your own ideas, your own suggestions. I'm glad I haven't been with you but because it gave you a chance to be the queen you're capable of being on your own. I will always be here to be beside you as your king and husband, but this has shown me that Wakanda trusts you. I trust your decisions as well. I've also heard good things, so don't worry. I'm proud of you."
I placed a kiss on his cheek and replied,"It means a lot to me that you're proud, baby. Thank you. I'll continue to watch over Wakanda to the best of my ability."
T'Challa placed kisses on both of my hands before he said,"You're welcome, and you'll continue to be amazing."
