Luz Garcia is 18 years old and just started her last year of high school. Together with her best friends Ben and Lauren she tries to survive it.
Right at the beginning of the year Luz has to do an art project. More specifically, a partner project...
"Luz, are you ready?" I hear my dad shout from downstairs. "In a second!" I yell back before grabbing my backpack. Then I put it on and make my way downstairs.
Hi, I'm Luz, 18 years old and am a senior in high school.
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I'm half white and half Puerto Rican. My mom was white and I got her eyes, that's pretty much the only things I want to know about her. My dad doesn't like to talk about her and I understand that.
Last year I started to hit the gym and do martial arts. I was a quick learner and I'm now stronger and faster. I used to be the fat kid, who got made fun of. The girl everyone thought was funny but not attractive enough for more. While I look different now I'm still the bullied fat kid inside.
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The person who supported and helped me through this journey was my best friend Ben.
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We know each other since preschool and have been inseparable ever since. He's the best friend you could ask for. He's funny, kind, helpful and always manages to make me smile, even when I'm sad. Ben was also the first person I came out to. When I told him he already knew. He said something about kind of noticing a few years ago, but didn't say anything, since he waited for me to be ready.
"You can't be late on your last first day of school?" Dad asks while raising his eyebrow at me, giving me a teasing smirk. I roll my eyes but smile. "School doesn't even start for an hour!" I groan before walking over to my suitcase. Dad just laughs before opening the door. We then both walk out and get into his car.
