A Collision

Overview

As I meander down the hallway, absorbed in my thoughts, a sudden collision jolts me from my reverie. Startled, I fumble, and my belongings scatter across the floor in a haphazard display. "I apologize profusely. I wasn't watching where I was going. Let me help you with that," the young woman offers earnestly, swiftly gathering my scattered papers. What unfolds in the wake of this initial encounter between mentor and pupil? Do they confront insurmountable barriers dictated by societal norms, or will love triumph over all obstacles?