Falling Apart

Chapter 2

As morning struck, my head felt like bricks. I was hungover. I didn't want to get out of bed but I needed some Advil. I slowly made way out of bed and headed towards the kitchen. I searched high and low for some Advil but I couldn't find any.

"Sam, do you know where the Advil?!" I yelled out

"We ran out yesterday!" she yelled back

Fuck now I need to go out to the chemist to get more. I dragged myself to my room and got changed into a pair of khaki shorts, a black singlet and a my boots. I grabbed my wallet and headed for the door.

"Sam, I'm going to the chemist, do you need anything while I'm out?"

"Uh we need more milk."

I nodded and left the apartment. As soon as I stepped foot outside, the heat hit me. I'm glad I wore the outfit I chose. I started walking down the busy streets of London, it felt really weird and it didn't help that I was extremely hungover. I had a lot of people staring at me, probably because I couldn't walk with having to hold my head every five minutes. I didn't care about them though, my mind was focused more on getting some Advil. When I finally reached the chemist I ran straight to where they keep Panadol and all that shit. I scooped up 3 boxes of Advil, better stock up on them just in case.

"That's a lot of Advil for one person. You must have a massive hangover?" I heard a male voice say

I turned around and suddenly I was face to face with the most gorgeous blue eyes you could imagine, the eyes belonged to a very attractive man. He had messy brown hair and stubble surrounding his chin and cheeks.

"Like the view?" he chuckled

I snapped out of my daze and stared at the three boxes of Advil in my hand.

"I'm just stocking up, we ran out of it at home, so yeah.?" I quickly replied nervously.

"Aha okay. Anyways the names Drake, Nathan Drake. In case you were wondering"

"I wasn't but nice to meet you. Sorry I can't stay and chat. I need to get home."

I moved towards the counter to pay for my supplies. 25 dollars for the three boxes. Fuck expensive much. Just as i walked out of the store I felt a hand grab my shoulder. I shivered. Did the solarii find me. I turned slowly only to see that Nathan guy.

"Sorry to startle you but I didnt catch you're name" he puffed

I rolled my eyes. He ran all the way through the store just to find out my name. I smiled to myself. A real smile. One i haven't had since before Yamatai.

"Lara Croft."

"Well its an honour to meet you miss Croft. Do you want me to walk you home. You seem a bit nervous"

I shook my head and walked home by myself. He was cute and kind, but I don't want a relationship right now not after the shit I've been through.