Lydia's POV

I sighed as I got out of bed. I knew this year would be different for us but I'm not quite sure how. I got to the bathroom and hopped in to take a quick shower. I relished in the warmth before I got out out and got dressed. I blow dried my hair and left it down in the natural straight look I had. I slipped on a lacy white crop top and paired it with a floral skirt that ended right above my knees. I slipped on some make up and my gold bracelets before walking to my room for my shoes and backpack.

I headed downstairs to see Jenna closing the fridge. " Breakfast. I can do breakfast." I giggled, " Aunt Jen, you don't need to fret over us. We've got it. Besides you have a presentation to get to." She nodded and smiled at me, kissing the top of my head and waving to Elena and Jeremy who both just walked into the kitchen. " Where's she off to in such a rush?" I smiled at my older siblings, " She has a presentation to get to. She's already late to it." They both nodded, " Hey are you riding with me and Bonnie Lydia?" I shook my head and held up my camera. " I want to get some good pictures before class so I am going to walk this morning." She sighed but smiled, I know how much she hates when I do that as she's a worry wart but I can get the best shots in the mornings.

I headed on outside making sure I had plenty of film before leaving the porch. When I finally got to school, I couldn't help but stop smiling as I got some great shots on the way. ' I can't wait to show Lana!'

I was skipping on in when I bumped into someone. I stopped and stumbled back slightly from the force. " Oh! I'm sorry about that!" I looked up to see a guy with brown hair and really pretty green eyes. He smiled at me reassuringly, " it's fine. No harm no foul." I smiled sheepishly, feeling my cheeks flushing from my embarrassment. " I'm Lydia, nice to meet you." He smiled again at me, " Hello Lydia, I'm Stefan." I smiled brightly, ' seems this year shall be interesting.' " Are you just starting high school, Lydia?" I smiled and shook my head, " No actually, I would be a sophomore but I skipped a grade so I am actually a Junior." He seemed surprised by that and I giggled. " See ya around Stefan." He nodded still in shock, as I headed to my first class. They sadly had no one to do any of the AP classes yet so I have to go to regular Junior year classes.

I had P.E. first and that went by in a breeze. I was happy to see Caroline and Bonnie and practically latched onto them when I saw them. I had my next class, English, with Caroline, Tyler, and Matt. I sat by Caroline and listened as she filled me in on gossip from the summer. " Hey do you wanna see the pictures I got this morning?" She nodded her head and when I showed her she gasped in awe. " WOW! Those look amazing, Lydia! I swear, one day you're gonna be famous for your photography!" I laughed as she said that.

Lunch came and went and I was now in History with Elena and Stefan. I smiled and waved when I saw him and he gave me a smile back. I saw him ogling my big sister and couldn't help but grin hugely. ' Definitely gonna be an interesting year.' I sat by her with Bonnie on my other side. " Hey sis! Wanna see the pics?" She turned to me and nodded. I showed her and she was awed by them. " You have such a natural talent for photography, Lydia. You should definitely pursue a career in it!" I tilted my head, " Hmm, maybe. I'm not sure yet. You know how I am with history and psychology. " She nodded her head as Bonnie tipped in, " So true, Grace!* But you could be FAMOUS with your pictures!" I giggled, " Maybe I don't want fame, ladies." We all laughed a bit at that, as they knew how shy I was so fame plus my shyness isn't a good combo.

We all finished class and I asked if I could tag along with Elena. She nodded and we went on. It was a peaceful silence with the occasional stop from me so I could snap a picture. While she went and sat down by our parents gravestone I went to take pictures.

I heard footsteps and turned around swiftly only to see Elena looking a bit freaked out. I frowned and put my camera down to where it hug around my neck. " Everything okay, sis?" She nodded but seemed to look around as if someone would jump out at any moment. " C'mon, before Jenna freaks." We left but I noticed her take one last look before we were completely out of the cemetery. ' I wonder what freaked her out so much.' We got home pretty quick with me showing her my photos and her gushing about how I should sell them to magazines or to our local newspaper.

When we got home, I saw that Jeremy wasn't home yet and frowned. ' I had hoped he'd be out of his drug tripping days.' Jenna poked her head from the corner of the kitchen and smiled when she saw us. " Hey girls! How was school?" I shrugged, " Not much different but there is a new guy who has his eye on Elena." She looked at me wide eyed, " What?!" They both shouted. I turned to Elena, " Oh come on, sis. Don't deny! We both know he's had his eye on you all day today! He kept glancing at you in history class." Jenna smiled impishly and Elena flushed. " Why do you have to be so observant, Lydia?" I grinned cheekily at her, " Downfall of a photographer." She laughed at that. " I'm going to the Grill to meet up with Bonnie and Caroline. Wanna come, Lydia?"

" Sure, I'll come." We both went upstairs to change into something fresh and comfy. I Smiled as I opened my door and saw the fairy lights around my room and some of my favorite photos taped onto my walls. I quickly changed into something cozy. I grabbed a plain black tank top and dark blue jean shorts. I slipped on my black gladiator sandals and my tan fedora. I headed back downstairs to see Elena at the door and Stefan on the other side of the doorway.

I Walked over and looped an arm through hers, " Hey Stefan!" He smiled down at me. " hello again Lydia." Elena looked between us for a second before I gave her a subtle nudge and quirked my brow at her. " Hey, uh, do you wanna come with us to the Grill? We're meeting some friends and it'd give you a chance to meet some other classmates." He nodded, " After you, ladies." I smiled at his gentlemanly attitude to my sister. ' I totally ship it.'

Grace- That is one of Lydia's nicknames as she has a hyphenated middle name.