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After her shower, Carson hadn't fallen asleep, due to the fact that everytime she closed her eyes, she saw her dying brother. There were only a few hours before she had to leave anyway. The time came, and she turned on the light, staring at her makeup on the vanity.
"You're always putting all this shit on your face, it's a waste of money."
"I'm investing in my beauty, Kyle. It's not like your gym membership is cheap," she rolls her eyes, snatching her lipstick back.
"Oh please. What ever would you do if all of this was gone?"
"Continue to be the most attractive person in this family," she deadpans.
"And I'm leaving now," he chuckles.
"Just put on the makeup, Carson. Like you do everyday," she says to herself, grabbing the concealer that her dark circles were begging for.
Her phone had rang about 80 times overnight. 20 calls from Lydia, 5 from Allison, 42 from Stiles, 10 from Isaac, and 3 from Scott. Derek had even sent a text, simply saying, "I'm sorry." She hadn't responded to one, not feeling the energy to explain herself.
She continues to absentmindedly get ready, walking out the door, right past the breakfast on the table.
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Meanwhile, Stiles was debriefing Lydia on everything going on, tempted to stop at Carson's on his way, but ultimately deciding to give her some space.
"Kyle's-" Stiles starts.
"Dead, I know. I felt it. How's Carson?" she responds, eyes as grim as her words.
"She hasn't spoken to you? Has she spoken to anybody since last night?"
"She ignored all of my calls. I figured she wanted her space."
"Space means ignoring the rest of us. You're practically her sister, you're the only person she talks to for anything," he paces, getting worried.
"Well those rules apply to breakups and regular issues, not the death of her closest relative. Stiles, I don't know if she can come back from this. Remember when Sofia died?"
"How could I forget? I just- I don't know what to do. What do I do?"
"Wait for her to come to you, and be there if she needs it. What else happened?"
"Scott's with the alphas now."
"I don't believe it. Scott can't really be with them, he can't be," Lydia shakes her head, shocked at the news.
