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Jenna Cruz

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Iโm 19. Five-four. Latina. My mom calls my skin sun-kissed guess thatโs what happens when you grow up balancing school, work, and life under the Miami heat. My hairโs black, usually pulled back because thereโs always something to do. People say my face feels familiar, like theyโve seen me somewhere before maybe itโs the eyes. Hazel, sharp, but softer when they need to be. I donโt talk first, usually. But when I do, I mean it. I grew up mostly with my mom Marisol. Trauma nurse, single parent, tougher than most people I know. She taught me that strength doesnโt have to be loud. You just keep showing up. Every day. Even when youโre tired. Especially when youโre tired. My dadโsโฆ around, sometimes. He means well in his own way, I guess. But distance leaves its marks. And then thereโs Vanessa. Sheโsโฆ part of the picture, whether I asked for it or not. Lifeโs complicated. People are complicated. Thatโs something Iโve learned to read pretty quick. Iโm studying Cultural Anthropology I like figuring out how people work, how they survive, what they believe. Minoring in Computer Science, too. Iโm decent with code. Self-taught. I read fast, pick up things faster. And yeah, Iโve played soccer since I could walk quick feet, sharp instincts. My dad taught me how to handle a gun early on not for show, just control. Calm under pressure, steady when it counts. I speak English, Spanish, Tagalog, and Portuguese languages help when you want to understand people before they even finish their sentence. I donโt need big speeches or drama. A quiet coffee, good conversation, honest people thatโs more my speed. People say Iโm caring. Wholesome. Some say cute. Iโve got a bit of a wall up at first not cold, just careful. But if you earn my trust, Iโll always be in your corner. No drama, no games. Just steady. Loyal. Thatโs me. Jenna. You donโt need to know everything right away. Weโve got time.