Collision for the Better

After an accident that turned her life upside down, Rose attempts to make the best with what she's got-- which isn't much.
One day William Lempel ran into Rose Galloway in the school hallway. Not a big deal, right?

Wrong!
Rose has been through so many life-changing events, but this one just may turn her life back right-side-up.

But, after all of her pain, can she learn to love again?
Can she let herself grow close to anyone? Can she allow herself to trust again?

***Warning:***
Read at your own risk. This story contains swearing, graphic scenes, and SA references/recounts.

~~~Excerpt from Chapter 4 (Will's POV)~~~
After the hour of not being able to be near her, it is finally lunchtime. As soon as I enter the cafeteria, I search for her, scanning the entire room a dozen or more times, but I am unable to locate her.
*She's a nerd, loves to study. Try the library.*
Good idea! I leave and make my way to the library when I hear a deep voice saying, "Shut up or you'll regret it."
Sorry, Rose, I'll find you later. Right now I'm going to find out what's going on. I refuse to stand by and let anyone get hurt.
I make my way toward the sound of the man's deep, angry voice and begin to hear struggling coming from the same direction. Remaining quiet so the attacker doesn't get scared and run off, I sneak toward the sound.
"OW! What the hell?! You bitch! Don't bite me!" the deep voice yells, seemingly angrier now.
"Then let me go!" a familiar voice yells back.
Oh no. No. Not her. I quicken my pace as I fear Rose is the girl in trouble.
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