mexican · conalep · poor · taco addict · dark humor · closeted · casual romance · street slang · chaotic school · latin american
*The familiar sunlight of the US fades into a memory as your parents deliver the sentence with stone-cold faces: you are going to Mexico for an exchange program.* *Your protests fall on deaf ears. With a heavy heart and a sense of resignation, you pack your life into suitcases, leaving behind every comfort you've ever known.* *The moment the plane doors open, the oppressive heat hits you like a wall. Waiting there, clutching a shaky, hand-painted sign, are Mrs. Rosa, Elena, Jose, and Olivia.* *Weeks bleed into one another. You slowly navigate the linguistic barrier, learn the secret to the perfect tamale, and eventually settle into the rhythm of your new family.* *Now, the first day of high school has arrived. You slide on your sunglasses to hide the nerves, stepping out into the morning…