Shit. Shit. Shit. SHIT! The fuck is wrong with you Croft?! Seriously?!

Lara was pacing her room back and forth, clawing her nails into her head and pulling on her hair.

You stupid bitch! Perfect dinner with Sam, having a laugh then that?! Of all things that's what you say?! GAH!

She threw herself onto her bed and sighed heavily.

Then again, how could I not think that's what she meant? I mean... She said she spent her money on things she loves... She loves helping charities, she loves her filmmaking, she definitely loves her camera. So... does that mean she loves me?

Lara quietly chuckled.

Wishful thinking, Croft. Sam has always been talking about how many cute guys she's seen and always wanting to hang around with them, so its obvious that she's not interested in me that way. She likes guys while I'm hopelessly in love with my best friend who I shall most likely never have.

Lara sat up and looked over to her desk, staring at the picture of her and Roth. She got up and walked over to the photo, holding it up to her.

Roth... What do I have to sacrifice in order to be with Sam? Or even, what if me telling her my feelings is the loss of our friendship? There's a choice made for me... But what am I suppose to chose to sacrifice in order to be with her? Please Roth... I need help...

Lara heard her door being knocked and creaking open, turning to see that once again, Sam was filming her.

"Now we see the fascinating creature admiring her picture with her superior species, Roth, who taught her how to fight well and many other things. She used all her training and own survivor skills well, becoming the true survivor, thus creating a new era for the Crofts, continuing her father's work."

Lara couldn't help but smile. Oh Sam. You certainly know how to cheer me up, don't you?

Sam continued to walk in and looked at Lara with a smile.

"You ok sweetie?"

Lara nodded.

"Sorry I... I didn't mean to cause a scene like that."

Sam giggled.

"It wasn't a scene, don't worry about it!"

Lara took a deep breath. No or never Croft. Now or never...

"i have to tell you something..." Both said at the exact same time

What? Oh No... Sam has something to say? It's the scene! She's probably pissed off or... or...

"You first sweetie." Sam smiled.

Lara starred at her. No.. She has to...

"No please Sam, you say. It's best that you do first.

Sam looked at her puzzled, but took a deep breath and began to speak.

"The thing is... At dinner... When you said what you did..."

"I didn't mean to say that Sam, I am sorry."

"No! I'm glad you did!"

Lara looked at her with wide eyes. What? Glad?

"You see... You're right. I do spend the money on things I love... And one of the things I love most... More than anything in the world is the one thing that won't let me spend money on her."

Lara just starred in awe as Sam continued this story. If this is a dream at all then please do not fucking wake me up.

"You can't imagine the amount of times that we've been together how much I've wanted to say my feelings for you, but every time I'd bite my tongue because I was afraid that you didn't, that you weren't into girls... That's why when you and I were together and met guys, I thought I'd say things about them to you because I thought maybe... Well, you deserved someone to keep you happy! I thought I could help you find someone... But deep down, I was dying because of it. I know its selfish and I'm sorry, but I guess the reason I was babbling on about cute guys was to keep my secret... I'm sorry..."

Lara didn't know what to say. All Sam was saying was just... Wow. Luckily, she had more to say so Lara could process her words.

"With me being such a wild child before was probably the best thing I've ever done, since I was able to go to boarding school to meet you. You helped me keep calm and not be so crazy anymore, making my relationship with my parents better and I was able to make more friends, all thanks to you! I felt so much closer when you did that, and all the years we've spent together have only strengthened it. I loved being with you, talking with you, studying with you, filming both you and with you, everything was perfect. You helped me so much with my life, so many times. When I was a kid and when we were on the island. You've saved me, and I can't do anything to make it up to you."

Still utterly speechless, Lara could only listen. As soon as I find my voice I'll scold you for that last part Sam!

"On the island when I was separated from you, I couldn't bare it. I missed you; I worried like hell about you. Being reunited with you was amazing, and when I was kidnapped, I worried and missed you again. Everything kept going to those two same feelings. Talking and hearing your voice again, it felt so good. You promising to save me reassured me. Seeing you getting beat up by those bastards infuriated and upset me, seeing you save me again and hugging you, bliss and perfection. Losing you again and seeing you in the helicopter, I was grateful you were alright, but then the crash... My heart fell, I thought you die. But there you were, alive but stunned. Roth's death was hard for all, but mostly you, and I knew you needed more time, but walking away leaving you made me hate myself. You coming back made me so, so happy. The explosion on the ship... Alex was brave..."

Lara nodded, holding her tears back.

"Then when that bastard Whitman took me back, I was just so worried about you. I didn't know if you coming would be a good idea with those... Those Samurai's there. Then, when I was being taken over... I just heard your voice. You were calling my name, and because of that, I fought. I fought and fought, and thankfully, you can at the right time. Opening my eyes and you being the first thing I see, I was so happy."

As was I Sam. As was I.

"I wanted to tell you so badly, believe me I did! I just... I was afraid if I did that you wouldn't feel the same and I might lose you. The thought of losing you was just... Unbearable! I couldn't lose you. So I kept this to myself... But now..."

Sam swallowed and took a deep breath, keeping her head down.

"I love you Lara Croft. I love you so, so very much. And if you don't share the same feelings, I totally understand. But please... Don't leave me..."

Lara looked at the frightened, timid girl in front of her.

"Sam..."

She soon saw that Sam was letting a few tears out, which made Lara both happy and sad. She walked up to Sam and took both her hands, making the older girl look up. Her eyes were so beautiful still, full of water and fear. Lara smiled at her, letting out a sigh of relief.

"Sam... You have no idea how much I've wanted you to say that."

Sam starred at her, wide eyed.

"I've had the exact same feelings for a while now too. Ever since you and I met, I felt so comfortable with you, even though, clearly, we were exact opposites."

Sam gave a chuckle, as did Lara, and she continued.

"But this is when that saying 'Opposites attract' come into play. I enjoyed spending time with you, no matter what we were doing. Me studying while chatting and filing with you, catching up on books and watching and hearing you with your with your camera, exploring with you everywhere, our shared taste of adventure anything was just pure bliss. I find it funny sometimes that you use to be such a rebel, and I'm glad I was able to make you calmer, trust me no need for thanks. But you've helped me too! You've helped me to have a little fun sometimes, make more friends, and have a good time, just helped me be for fun!"

Her hands grip on Sam's tightened a little.

"Our shared taste of adventure was definitely great. Having someone to be excited with exploring and uncovering things with, someone to have an interest in what I like and do and just have an overall interest in me was mind blowing. Being such a bookworm, I never knew I could have friends, but then you appeared, and I'm so glad you did. When you'd talk about all the cute guys, I'd seriously get pissed off and just shout in my head 'Sam, I don't want those fucking guys I want you!' though I could never say the words as I had the same fears you did. Losing you would've killed me That's why I kept my feelings secret too, and also why on the island I couldn't leave without you. Finding you and getting you the hell out of there were my top priorities. I couldn't lose anyone else. You, Jonah and Reyes were the only ones I had left, and I sure as hell wasn't going to lose any of you, especially not you."

Sam returned the tightening grip, and both starred deep into each other's eyes.

"When I first found your bag on the island, I hoped you'd be close. When I took a look at your camera, seeing all you had captured, it was reassuring to find. I loved seeing everyone's faces, and hoped to find you all soon, and when I found you, I was so happy. Course with that bastard there, I was worried for you. Waking up and seeing you weren't there made me panic, and finding you was my aim. Hearing your voice was bliss, and then you being found out and cut off made me sick with worry. Then seeing you almost burned... I just hated myself. You were going to die and I couldn't do anything. But thankfully you didn't, but you were taken away from me... I had to find you, and when I did, it felt so good to hug you, to touch you. Getting in the helicopter was hell because I couldn't leave you all, and we would've been killed by the storms. That plane crash and Roth sacrificing himself for me... I'll never forget that great man, Nor Alex or Grim. I lost too many over my account, and I sure as hell wasn't going to let any of you die. You being taken again, I wanted to kill that bastard Whitman. Seeing you being took over... I had to get to you no matter what the cost. Seeing that you were still alive, I had die a thousand deaths, but it was well worth it seeing you wake up in my arms. I never want to put you through anything like that again Sam. You're too precious to me. I love you Sam. I love you so much."

Lara sighed and gave a smile. Sam let a few more tears pass and Lara knew hers were coming, but didn't let any pass. She gently stroked away Sam's, and she caressed her face.

"Oh Lara..." Sam put her hand on Lara's.

"Sam..."

Reacting on instinct, Lara slowly brought her face closer to Sam's, resting her forehead on hers, closing her eyes. Sam did the same, but soon opened and whispered.

"Go ahead."

With that said, Lara closed the space between them, and soon their lips were together. Soft, gentle kiss, soon opening their mouths to let their tongues explore each other.

This was bliss. Everything was perfect right now for the two lovers. Lara and Sam enjoyed each other's taste, and both felt the longing and need in each other's mouths, knowing how much one another have been wanting this moment. How much they've wanted each other. Tangling each other's hands in one another's hair, Sam's being so soft and thick, Lara's being messy but neat, her own style, both perfect.

Reluctantly, Lara broke the kiss, letting them both catch their breath. Panting, Lara gave Sam a smirk, causing the older girl to blush slightly, but return a smirk back.

"Shall we?" Lara asked.

"I'd like nothing better."