And even though I drag you all with me, you are no closer to returning to the way things were. His words try to linger as a hope on the horizon, but I can sense a bitter end when my vision blurs, and the horizon is nothing but a muddled and fading dream. You all lie unfinished and broken, and I lie awake with bloodied cuts that sink further in the more I pull you with me.
Pls listen to “dead weight” by Ella Jane bc it’s giving Stydia even in 2023 especially with the context of Jackson calling Lydia that👀
ooh...you are so right! And putting Jackson aside (because…why not?) these lyrics definitely conjure up season 2 Lydia/Stydia vibes. You know, the season where Lydia’s story actually starts to develop, and we get to see different sides to her. Like how smart she is, how strong—but also how confused, manipulated, and isolated she is. Lydia is going through hell, and she’s doing most of it alone. And for as much as she insists that she’s fine, doesn’t need or want anyone’s help—our girl truly is aching to reach out to someone, to be heard.
Enter Stiles... This adorable, awkward, caring soul who matches her for intellect. Someone who has already proven he sees the real Lydia and would do anything for her.
Obviously, he made an impression on Lydia at the Winter Formal. Season 2 though… This is when I think Lydia really starts to *get Stiles* on a deeper level. She may be keeping him at arm’s length, but it’s clear she wants to believe that his affection for her is genuine, that (unlike other people🙄) he would never intentionally hurt her. From what we can tell, she hasn’t had that experience in the past.
So yeah, their interactions in s2 may be few—but they are powerful and connecting, each of them laying the groundwork, so to speak, for the friendship we see in s3 and beyond. One that is comfortable and based on mutual respect and trust.
And I’ll also point out that one of the few times we see Lydia happy and relaxed in s2 (if not, the whole series) is when she and Stiles are ice skating. I mean, the girl looks like she’s about to take flight under his adoring gaze.
In short, being with Stiles makes Lydia feel happier, lighter, more herself. No room for dead weight in this relationship tyvm 🧡💙