Adorn Yourself Accordingly

Disclaimer: I do not own the characters of Lara Croft or Lu Ren; they belong to GK Films and MGM in this version of Tomb Raider.

Word Count: 210


The invitation comes on a rainy Monday morning after they finish sparring practice.

"Lara, it's for you," Lu Ren tells the Croft heiress, returning from the mailbox to find Lara having a go at her punching bag.

"What is it, Lu?" Lara inquires, not taking her focus off the punching bag for even a nanosecond.

"Some art gallery opens Friday. They request the presence of the distinguished Miss Lara Croft," the sailor smiles, handing the invitation to Lara with all the bravado of a court announcer from the times of castles and kingdoms.

"I'm not wearing a dress," Lara tells her partner, throwing a playful punch near the side of his head, which Lu quickly counters.

"I think your mere presence shall be enough to placate the ever-hungry upper class at their gallery opening," Lu teases, and this time, he manages to land a light cuff to Lara's side as they go back to sparring.


A few months later, another invitation arrives.

"Lu, it's for you," Lara says this time, handing him the envelope.

"My cousin's getting married in two weeks. Will you be my plus one? You'd have to wear a dress," he chuckles after reading the letter.

"I'll consider it," Lara laughs with mischief in her eyes.


Author's Note: And there it is! My first Tomb Raider story! I wanted to put this in the movie fandom, but I was disheartened to find out that the movie does not exist as a fandom on FanFiction. Lu and Lara are just so cute together, and I really love them as both platonic friends and as romantic partners! Anyway, expect more Lara Croft X Lu Ren stories from me; they are such an inspiring pair to work with, especially with a pair of lines like "Some men like dangerous women." "Some men are foolish." Reviews are always appreciated! Anyway, that's all I have to say for now! I hope you all enjoyed! Until next time, dear readers; have an amazing day, afternoon, or night!