Brothers against fate

Previously

…“And if the whole world stands against you?” Gu Chen asked, extending his fist, the familiar gesture a silent question. Shen Yuan met his gaze, his eyes shining with a warmth that had been absent for too long. He raised his own fist, their knuckles meeting with a soft thud. “Then I’ll stand beside you.” Their fists met beneath the falling blossoms, a mirror of the past, yet entirely new. This time, as the petals drifted down around them, neither of them let go. The vow, once broken, was reforged, stronger and more enduring than before. This time, always.