Sharing the Years We Have Left

Gentle, devoted Chinese medicine doctor x passionate, sexy street dance teacher

31 x 27

When Chu Yi was 22, she attended her high school brother's graduation ceremony and saw You Zhenyu perform onstage. That same year, on her way home from her teacher's house, a rainstorm blocked the road. Two cars lost control of their brakes and collided, leaving her and 18-year-old You Zhenyu trapped in a muddy ditch.

After the accident, Chu Yi was left with a limp. She doesn't walk as steadily as other people, and though it's not serious, she still feels that something about her is broken.

For nine years, Chu Yi's love has remained hidden beneath her insecurities. Then You Zhenyu falls seriously ill. That night, after nine years of insecurity, Chu Yi steps out from behind the woman whose back she has watched countless times and stands before her for the first time. Since living organ donation is only permitted between spouses and immediate family members, she uses a marriage certificate to exchange one of her kidneys for the chance to let her secret love see the light of day.

For the rest of their lives, Chu Yi and You Zhenyu share their remaining years.

1. The story is entirely fictional, with many details invented for the plot.

2. Same-sex marriage is legal in this setting. There are no children.

3. The organ donation rules are fictionalized. In reality, a donor must have been married for three years or have children to qualify. The timeline is shortened in the story, so please don't read if that bothers you.

4. Please don't attribute the characters' values to the author.

Theme: Love makes the insecure brave.