M'Baku's a hard-headed, proud traditionalist. (Y/N), the village doctor, is an innovator and his best friend--- and often his greatest enemy. What will happen when these two different perspectives clash over the events before Challenge Day? Will it destroy a long-standing friendship? Or is it possible that love can bloom in the most hopeless situations and save them? (A/N): This is my first fanfic to post after being in the writing game for a very, very, very long time. I'm really excited to write this piece because I have actually been editing it since the day I saw Black Panther (on premiere day with my best friend) - and naturally I just grew so inspired to write about these beautiful characters and the complexities of their relationships. And this is my piece to finally launch myself into the world of fanfic writing.. specifically for Black readers like myself. Also I don't own any of the Marvel characters. Hope you guys enjoy it just as much as I loved making the series!

Tradition states that he should love a Jabari woman but his heart is saying no.

With your vision cloudy and body unstable, you could vividly see the haunting images of deception flashing throughout your mind. Pressed against the rim of the toilet you could taste the vomit staining the inside of your mouth as the bitter taste rattled in your throat with every cough and breath you took. Glancing around the bathroom you could see the floor and bedroom peeking in filled with empty, half-full and even broken bottles of wine. With your ruined marriage lingering on your mind you could only focus on the way your three kids would react. Knowing that they had to depend on you, you knew M'Baku would pay for sacrificing your family for a quick fuck.