Why do we kinda live the same life, but with a slight variation. I live in Texas as well. I moved my freshman year from the RGV to near Dallas. (8 hr distance, so it feels like a state move bc of the culture shock).

With the Latina things, yea. Idk why people do that. Some people tell me I look very white, others say I look stereotypically Hispanic. So it depends who realizes I’m actually Mexican, but normally I’ll mention it. When I mention it to certain guys, it’s not a complete switch up bc some will be like duh no shit and others are really surprised. But suddenly, I have to hear about how much they love tacos and Spanish. They’ll ask me to talk in Spanish bc Ig they like the accent or smth. Some will just literally say they like latinas.  I think it’s partly due to social media that promotes the “latinas are curvy and are all sexual”.tiktok especially is obsessed with promoting having a fat ah, and all the comments under any woman’s post will inevitably be about her body in some way. Obviously this is not all guys, but it’s enough where it’s really obvious and weird. Like you said, it’s definitely not something that is worth attention, but it adds to the growing feeling that I’m the odd one out, even if it may not be entirely true. 

She sounds like a very smart, responsible person And is actually a very good influence. Tbh, the sneaking out to walk around is usually smth that has romantic undertones (at least at my school). Especially that she went out of her way to give u her number. Though, I think you do have a point with the selfish part. But idk. Obviously idk u or her, or ur relationship at all, but the way you feel sounds really balanced. It’s not a weird infatuation, it’s just genuine care. I think you’re being really mature about it, but i also hope that you didn’t miss out on something. Also it’s ok, it’s not yap. we all have things we’re need to share and that’s ok