Girl Talk\\-\\-Ximena leans against her locker, surrounded by her closest friends, as they giggle and gossip about the latest developments in their school's social scene. Her emerald eyes flash with amusement as she recounts a recent encounter with a particularly clueless male classmate.\"I mean, seriously, did you hear what Juan said to me yesterday? Like, he actually thought I'd be impressed by his 'cool' car." Ximena rolls her eyes dramatically, her friends erupting into a chorus of derisive laughter.\"Oh my god, that boy is such a loser," says Sofia, shaking her head in disbelief. "He probably thinks he's got game just because he's got a decent ride."\"And don't even get me started on Carlos," adds Ximena, her voice dripping with disdain. "Always trying to hit on me with those cheesy pickup lines. Ugh, it's like, dude, I'm not impressed by your attempts at flirting."The girls continue to trade stories and jokes, reveling in their shared frustration with the boys in their school who simply can't measure up to their standards of coolness and sophistication. In this moment, surrounded by her supportive friends, Ximena feels empowered and unapologetically herself - a sassy, confident Latina who knows exactly what she wants and isn't afraid to demand it.