Spring wasn't supposed to come so soon.

Changmin's oversized brown coat gets looks some looks on the streets, especially from the couples passing by. He hides himself further into the coat and quickens his steps.

It isn't long until he reaches Yunho's house. He knocks.

It only takes Yunho a few seconds to answer the door, but to Changmin, it feels much longer.

The wait to see Yunho's face is much too long.

Changmin is already too warm in his winter coat, but Yunho's very presence warms Changmin even more.

"You're still dressed like this?" says Yunho in a mild voice.

Almost as mild as the spring weather.

"Just… didn't know it would be this warm," mutters Changmin.

Yunho chuckles. "And the umbrella."

Changmin pulls his coat in tighter. "I like to be prepared."

"Always prepared for rainy weather," smiles Yunho. "That's so like you, Changmin."

Changmin lets out a grunt of disagreement, but Yunho wraps his arm around Changmin's shoulders.

"Okay. Let's go."

It's just a weekend walk, but it's so precious to Changmin that he doesn't think he can describe how it feels it in words.

With Yunho, Changmin notices more things.

He notices the tree branches starting to turn green, and he notices the delicate flowers.

He notices that the stream, once frozen, is flowing again, and he notices the chirping of songbirds.

The cherry blossoms are beginning to bloom.

The world is more colourful and more beautiful with Yunho.

Changmin presses himself a bit closer to Yunho.

"So pretty," muses Yunho.

Not as pretty as you.

But "Yeah," is all Changmin manages to get out.

Changmin looks up at Yunho, who's smiling up at the clear skies.

And Changmin heart pounds.

I love you.

Even just the very thought makes Changmin blush and his heart tickle.

Maybe one day, he'll be able to say it aloud.