I stormed through the crowded hallway, my mind a jumbled mess of exam anxiety and last-minute cramming. In my reckless haste, I collided with someone, stumbling slightly. I looked up to see a guy standing there, and my annoyance surged.

“Can’t you watch where you’re going?!” My voice was laced with exasperation and irritation, as if the entire world had conspired to complicate my day.