BREAKING THE BRO CODE
Without Dad's financial support, I have maybe two months of tuition money saved from my part-time job at the campus writing center.
The security guard's radio crackles. "Building needs to be secured in fifteen minutes."
"Almost done," I call back, shoving the last of my toiletries into a bag.
My reflection catches in the mirror above my dresser. I look like a stranger—hollow-eyed, pale, wearing the same clothes I've had on for two days. When did I start looking so broken?
"Hey," Maya touches my shoulder gently. "You're going to get through this."
"Am I?" The question slips out before I can stop it. "Because from where I'm standing, it looks like my life is over."
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