[Lydia's face crumbles when she hears the realization in Allison's voice, when she reads the shock on her face. She immediately wants to tell her that it won't matter, because she is there now. And she will be back when they get home. Alive, safe.
But she knows she just wants to say that to reassure herself. She also knows Allison needs time to process it.
She's already stepping closer to her when Scott does and wraps his arms around Allison. But that doesn't stop her.
Lydia steps forward, too. She wraps an arm around Allison's back and tiptoes so she can press a kiss to her temple.
Even now, it's not lost on her that Stiles is keeping his distance. She knows it's because of his guilt. Because he doesn't think he deserves to hug Allison. Not when he feels responsible for her death in the first place.
But he is wrong. Not only does he deserve to be there, they need him there. They need him close and they need each other for support and shared strength.
So without pulling her arm away, Lydia turns her head back to look at him. Then holds her free hand out even though his body language and the look on his face only make her heart hurt even more.]
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But she knows she just wants to say that to reassure herself. She also knows Allison needs time to process it.
She's already stepping closer to her when Scott does and wraps his arms around Allison. But that doesn't stop her.
Lydia steps forward, too. She wraps an arm around Allison's back and tiptoes so she can press a kiss to her temple.
Even now, it's not lost on her that Stiles is keeping his distance. She knows it's because of his guilt. Because he doesn't think he deserves to hug Allison. Not when he feels responsible for her death in the first place.
But he is wrong. Not only does he deserve to be there, they need him there. They need him close and they need each other for support and shared strength.
So without pulling her arm away, Lydia turns her head back to look at him. Then holds her free hand out even though his body language and the look on his face only make her heart hurt even more.]