Hey guys, I'm back! First off thank you so much for all the great reviews. They are like my fuel. There are some developments in this chapter. More info after the story. Happy Reading!

Disclaimer: I do not own Tomb Raider.

Warning: Loads of lesbian fluff ahead.


The cool air caressed Lara Croft's face as she stood on top of the roof of her apartment complex. She stared at a non-existent spot on the floor and contemplated the events which happened during her usual morning run. Each little detail came back vividly in the mind of the young archaeologist. She remembered the blond running up to her and soon running along with her. She remembered the blond holding out a hand and introducing herself.

"I'm Amanda." She had said nervously. And it was the same voice that had asked her out for coffee. Stunned Lara had, on reflex, said no. But on seeing the dejected look on the blonde's face and remembering her nervousness earlier she had agreed. Not to coffee, but to dinner.

Lara played the moment over and over in her head, trying to make sense of what had made her say yes. She had half the mind to call her up and tell her an excuse for not being able to make it, and just find a different place to run every day. But something in her mind stopped her. A small voice was telling her that she should go on the "date".

The voice reasoned slowly to her, that even though she loved Sam, she would never be able to be with her. Lara reasoned with it that it was wrong on her part to date a woman when she loved Sam. She reasoned to it, that she had tried everything, and nothing could make her forget her Sam. The voice trying to convince her had a reply readily formed. It was from her head after all.

You haven't tried everything. You haven't tried dating another woman it said.

Lara couldn't argue with that.

"Maybe, this will be it. Maybe I'll fall in love." The archaeologist muttered to herself. It was decided, Lara Croft would go to dinner. Finally her mind made up, Lara told herself that it was time she told Sam.

The young Croft climbed down the stairs and walked up to her apartment. As she opened the door quietly, Sam walked into her field of view wearing just a large shirt. Blushing furiously, the archaeologist tried to look anywhere but at her legs.

"Hey, really fit, morning person." Sam said and pulled Lara into a hug.

"Morning Sam." she replied quietly, pondering whether Amanda would ever be able to take the place of Sam in my heart. Sam perceptive as always, pulled away and looked into the brown eyes of the younger girl.

"Anything wrong sweetie?" she asked tentatively. Steeling herself, Lara took a deep breath and said "I need to tell you something important."

A look of surprise crossed over Sam's face. "I want to tell you something too." She said.

"What is it?" Lara asked concern coloring her heart, fast.

Smiling slowly she said "You first." Looking at her smile, the young archaeologist's concern ebbed away.

"Samithinkimgay." Lara said in a small whisper, and looked her feet, afraid to meet the filmmaker's eyes.

"Come again, sweetie" she said, not understanding. Slowly looking up the archaeologist said "I am Gay, Sam."

A slow smile crept across the filmmaker's face. And Lara felt a huge weight lift off her shoulders.

"That's Great, Lara!" The filmmaker squealed as she hugged her best friend close. When Sam stepped back, the archaeologist added "I have a date tonight." Slowly the smile slid from Sam's face.

"Somebody asked you out?"

"Y…yes"

"Oh… have fun sweetie." The filmmaker said, suddenly distancing herself from Lara.

Worried she'd done something wrong the archaeologist stepped forward and asked her "Is anything wrong?"

"Nothing's wrong, Lara. I just have a headache." Suddenly the filmmaker looked at the clock." You get ready for college sweetie, I'm just gonna sleep a little while longer. My classes start only at noon." The filmmaker said as she turned her back to the archaeologist and stepped into her room, closing the door softly.

Confused, but happy that she had come out to the person she loved most in the world, the archaeologist, got ready for college. She remembered that Sam had wanted to tell her something. Promising herself to ask her after college the archaeologist stepped into the shower.


So, a small cliffhanger there, at the end. I wanted to make this story, a three-parter before, but having a mind of its own, it grew into what you are reading now. I really hope you enjoy this. Please review. And I apologize in advance, for any delay, because I am really busy right now and it is really hard for me to get onto the internet. But, worry not, because, I will update for you guys. Happy Reading!