A wisp of a sigh escapes her as she sidles up beside him. "That's not what I meant. I know you feel guilty about a lot of things and while I respect you more than I care to admit you're definitely not flawless Scott."
That was kind of his point. It’s nice to hear, though, because he’s sort of really tired of this revered status some people have in mind for him. True Alpha.
“I’m so tired, Lydia.” Since now they’re on the topic. “How do you keep up with it all?” She’s so strong.
He doesn’t know how to tell her, not without it sounding pandering or weird. But she’s kind of been his hero, lately. This Lydia, who’s apparently been Lydia the whole time. But it’s hard to see the same person from sophomore year, from an age ago, eyes glinting over Jackson’s shoulder but mouth quiet on things that matter.
This is a new girl. Woman. (But she’s still the same, too.)