Lydia woke up from her recurring nightmare, screaming again. She sat down on her bed and let her eyes fit to the darkness. When she was able to see the boxes which filled her new bedroom, she made her way to the bathroom. Without switching the light on, she put some water on her face.
Three weeks have passed since the funeral. Her dad, for the second time of her life, had abandoned her. He wasn't the type of guy who could handle that kind of situation. She didn't really blame him, because she never expected anything from him. And to be honest, being far away from Beacon Hill and all the creepy monsters made her feel a little better.
Sure she hadn't speak a word yet and she made horrible nightmares, but it was still a plus. She didn't feel like going back to bed, the images of her nightmares still fresh in her mind, so she made her way downstair.
Once she was in the huge garden, she lied down on the grass and looked at the stars. It was a beautiful night, and the moon was full. She sighed heavily, relieved to be far from home and werewolves, because tonight, Scott, Jackson and the rest of the pack were surely turning into monsters.
She was also grateful to be immune, whatever it means. She was human and glad to be, in a town where there was no Peter Hale to haunt her, no psycho grandpa and no drama. But it didn't help to make her feel better. There was still this hole in her chest where her heart used to be. And she was afraid that she won't be able to feel again.
Suddenly she heard footsteps and laughters, and she rose from her position.
Her cousin and a beautiful blonde noticed her presence and she felt her cheeks turned red. She must look like a crazy person, in her pj's and leaves in her messy hair.
-Lydia, are you okay ? Asked Tyler, the concern evident in his voice.
She nodded in answer.
-Hey, I'm Caroline, waved the blonde.
Lydia wanted to say something, but the words died in her throat. She managed to give the girl a small smile.
-My god, you're shaking cold ! Noticed Tyler.
She hadn't realized that she was. She must had been outside longer than she thought...
The young man closed the distance between them and put his coat around her. She watched as Caroline looked at him lovingly, surely due to the sweet gesture.
-Come with me, I'll make you some chocolate.
She let him take her inside, grateful that someone care. Once in the kitchen, she noticed that the other girl was here too. They sat at the table while Tyler was heating some milk.
Caroline was glancing at her from time to time, and it kind of make her feel uncomfortable.
-So, you're going to go to school soon ? Asked the young girl, obviously tired of the silence.
When Lydia didn't answer, she bit her lower lip nervously.
-We could go shopping together, if you want to. There are some cute stores that...
-Three hot chocolates !
-Thanks ! Sighed Caroline, happy to end the small talk she was doing on her own.
As she drank, she watched the young couple through her lashes. They were cute, in a way Jackson and herself never were. She could tell that they were really in love, just by the way they looked at each other.
She never had that kind of love and she probably never will. Well, maybe if Jackson hadn't killed her mom...
-What did you say ? Asked Tyler, shocked.
She looked at him, confused.
-I...
The sound of her voice surprised her.
-Did...did I say something ?
Caroline had a bright smile on her face, a contagious one. She felt her own lips curled slowly into a smile.
-Wow...this chocolate is some deep shit, joked Tyler.
Lydia let out a small laugh, surprising herself once again.
She didn't know what made her speak again, but it felt good.