The last year of her life had built up to this moment. As Gracia stood outside the conference room, she had the strong urge to throw her arms in the air and shout "Get it, bitch!" But of course, she refrained.

It was 7:30am and she was ready for college orientation. Austin, Texas was beyond beautiful and definitely the polar opposite of her hometown when it came to scenery. There were so many amazing clubs and bars, which forced her to thank Zander profusely for making her an exceptional fake ID. The nightlife looked amazing and the girls were a major step up from those back in Staten Island. Southern...