Park Chanyeol lie awake, staring at the ceiling of his room. 

"The mute guy from the mountain? You met him?" His uncle had asked him when he told him about meeting the grandson of the old couple up there. Chanyeol was surprised to see a tinge of sadness in his uncle's eyes. 

Chanyeol nodded. "Yeah." he said. "It's a waste that he's mute. I think he's really nice and really... well... uhm... really... p-pretty." 

His uncle chuckled as he noticed Chanyeol's cheeks turning red from embarrassment. "He's not really mute, you know?" his uncle said which surprised Chanyeol. "What i heard is that, the poor child met an accident with his family. And... he lost them. All of them. It's the trauma."

Chanyeol didn't know what to say. 

He became silent for the rest of the night. 

With the thoughts of Baekhyun alone occupying his mind. 

He rolled on his bed and faced the wall. He pulled the blanket higher to his chin. He doesn't know why knowing Baekhyun's past had affected him that way. He feels like hugging him, telling him that everything will be fine. That he is right there and he will never leave him. 

Chanyeol touched his lips, where Baekhyun had kissed him so suddenly. His lips are really soft. They are sweet like strawberries. They captured Chanyeol's like never before. 

His smile. 

They are beautiful. How could he hide such pain? 

And then Chanyeol remembered the song he played at the piano. 

All the sorrows it held. 

He doesn't want Baekhyun to be that sad. It hurts him... really really hurts him. 

Byun Baekhyun lie awake, staring at the ceiling of his room. 

Park Chanyeol. Park Chanyeol. Park Chanyeol. 

He tried to say his name. But he can't. 

He opened his lips, mouthing his name through the air. He reached out and wrote his name with his fingers, smiling to himself. 

He's really kind. And i like his smile. It makes me smile, too. 

Baekhyun rolled on his bed and pulled his pillow closer to his chest. His fingers flew to his mouth and traced his lips, still feeling Chanyeol's against it. The taller had looked so surprised and Baekhyun didn't know why he kissed him. He planned on kissing him on the cheek, a way of saying thank you. But he guess, some actions can't be controlled by the mind. 

Park Chanyeol. Park Chanyeol. Park Chanyeol. 

He tried to say his name once again. But he can't. 

Then he slept... with thoughts of him alone occupying his mind. 

And for the first time since the accident, Baekhyun didn't have a nightmare.

Chanyeol's paces are fast and big. He clutched the guitar case tighter, feeling the exhaustion consume him. The path had been wet and slippery, it seems like the fog from last night had left remarkable results. He looked around and puffed air from his cheeks, white smoke emitting from his mouth. It's a cold morning, a few weeks before winter. 

The path is muddy and it clings to his shoes. But he didn't care...

...cause he's there, waiting. 

Or just staring at the distance. 

Baekhyun is wearing jogging pants, a thick knitted sweater and a sky blue beanie hat with ears on it. He looked cute, pouting like no one is watching. His arms are folded over his chest and he appears to be thinking about something. Chanyeol could only guess. The taller stopped a few feet away from Baekhyun and he just stared. 

So beautiful. 

As if sensing that he's not alone, Baekhyun slowly craned his neck to Chanyeol's direction. His pout turned into a smile, the kind of smile that makes Chanyeol's heart flutter. He stood up, hugging himself from the cold. He didn't expect the taller to come back a week after their first meeting. His appearance surprised him. 

"Hey." Chanyeol breathed, shivering from the cold. "Miss me?" he said and smirked playfully. 

Baekhyun chuckled and shook his head in amusement. 

Very much. 

Baekhyun wants to say. But he couldn't. 

He reached out his hand instead and Chanyeol looked at it longingly. Baekhyun didn't say anything to him, he's mute and almost distant. But the feeling the smaller is giving him... Chanyeol could never be wrong about it. It is the kind of feeling that makes you wish to be alive and breathing for a little while longer. You just can't let go. 

Chanyeol walked up to him and he took his cold hand into his. "Woah." he laughed. "Your hand is so  cold!" he said and he pulled Baekhyun's other hand into his. He then pulled them to his lips, breathing warm air into them and rubbing them together. 

Baekhyun watched him with wide eyes. 

No one had ever done something like that to him before. 

"Do you feel warmer now?" Chanyeol asked and raised his brow. He unconsciously pulled Baekhyun's hand into his face, brushing them against his cheek. The smaller started to blush really red. Chanyeol's face is so soft it feels like feather against his palm. Chanyeol pulled Baekhyun's hand into his lips and he kissed his knuckles lightly. Baekhyun wants to burst from all the feelings. He feels like the butterflies in his stomach would never leave. 

Baekhyun nodded. 

"Good." Chanyeol said with a grin. Then he pulled a pair of mittens from his pocket and put them into Baekhyun's hands. Baekhyun stared at them in awe. 

No one had ever done something like that to him before. 

Baekhyun immediately felt the warmth. He thought Chanyeol would pull back and they will continue on their way. But he didn't. Instead, he held into Baekhyun's hands, their mittens rubbing against each other, separating their palms. Baekhyun looked up at him, eyes wide and unbelieving. 

"Let's go?" Chanyeol breathed. 

Baekhyun nodded. Sure. 

They stayed at the front porch of the cottage, overlooking the front yard and the forest beyond it. It was really quiet and Chanyeol carried the piano outside. He pulled his guitar from its bag and Baekhyun looked at it with a big smile. It's pitch black and Chanyeol had decorated it with stickers. 

"Colorful, right?" Chanyeol grinned when he caught Baekhyun staring at it. "Do you know how to play the guitar?" he asked and raised an eyebrow. 

Baekhyun slowly shook his head. He plays the piano. He thought it's good enough. 

Chanyeol nodded and bit his lip. "Well, you play the piano so it's better than nothing right?" he said with a smile. "Do you want to play something for me then?" 

Baekhyun blushed. 

He's been practicing something... something for Chanyeol. 

The taller chuckled. "From the looks of it... i guess you want to play something for me." he said while laughing. The beating of his heart is too fast and he's thankful Baekhyun couldn't hear it. He can also feel the blood rushing to the tip of his ears. It comes first before his blushing. 

Baekhyun bit his lip and nodded. Then he moved over to the piano and pressed a key. He looked at Chanyeol, eyes a little bit nervous. Will he like it? 

Chanyeol smiled and put his head over his hand, watching Baekhyun. 

And when the smaller started to play... he knew he's lost. 

It was beautiful. And lovely. And perfect. 

The music screams love... and love alone. 

It doesn't make him sad now. Baekhyun feels the smile forming on his face. He feels the beating of his heart, fast and hammering against his chest. The butterflies in his stomach are wild and fluttering. The prickling feeling is there, igniting his body. He feels alive. Like an electric current had passed around his whole being. 

He's alive more than ever. 

Chanyeol looked at Baekhyun. He watched his fingers on the keys. His smile that screams a lot of feelings. His cheeks, red and bursting with color. 

And he knew... from that moment. 

He loves him. 

Baekhyun pointed a finger to the guitar. And he pointed to himself. 

Chanyeol frowned. "What?" he asked again. 

He's been coming and going. Visiting Baekhyun whenever he has time. His uncle didn't mind him leaving. He guess Chanyeol had finally found someone he might actually like more than anything else. 

Well, he's definitely right. 

Baekhyun rolled his eyes with a groan. He stood up and started to play an air guitar. He wiggled his fingers and rocked his head back and forth, like a rocker performing in front of a crazy crowd. Chanyeol laughed, throwing his head back. 

"Baek!" he chuckled. "I am not a rocker, okay?" he said and laughed one more time. He reached out for Baekhyun's hand and he pulled him to sit on his lap. Baekhyun hesitated for a moment. But Chanyeol looks so welcoming that he didn't complain. 

"You want to learn?" Chanyeol whispered as he rested his chin on Baekhyun's shoulder. Baekhyun shivered from the sudden contact but he nodded, feeling his face heat up. Chanyeol smiled and nodded back. 

The taller slowly opened his legs and let Baekhyun sit between them. He pulled his guitar and let Baekhyun hold it. "I'll teach you." he whispered, his lips an inch beside Baekhyun's ear. 

Very gently, he pulled Baekhyun's hand into the strings. 

"This is G." Chanyeol whispered. "This is D. E minor. And C. It's the most basic." 

Baekhyun nodded and he turned his head to one side, trying to get a glimpse of Chanyeol. But instead, he was welcomed by a pair of lips against his. Chanyeol kissed him slowly, his hand travelling to Baekhyun's head to pull him closer. 

It was the kind of kiss that is too gentle and too innocent. It was full of love and promises. Chanyeol would never want to break the promise the kiss meant. And Baekhyun doesn't want him to.

It's more like a seal. 

A seal between the two of them. 

They pulled back after a moment, gasping for air and both blushing really hard. Chanyeol returned his arm around Baekhyun's shoulders. "Don't turn again like that." he breathed, his lips brushing against Baekhyun's. "Or you'll never learn to play the guitar."

Baekhyun grinned and nodded. He looked back at the guitar he's holding and urged Chanyeol to continue teaching him by nudging him with his elbow. The taller chuckled and held Baekhyun's hand, teaching him to strum. Baekhyun learned fast. Either he's an easy learner... or it's because Chanyeol is teaching him. 

Whenever Chanyeol visits him, Baekhyun will send him home until they reach the bench. And from that point, they will part ways. And the next day, Baekhyun will be waiting for him at the same spot... and Chanyeol will take his hand and they will walk towards the cottage. 

No spoken words. 

But their movements screams a lot of it. 

Today, Baekhyun wants to show Chanyeol around the place. He pulled his hand and gestured around. Chanyeol looked up at him, confused. It's still cold and Baekhyun is using the mittens he gave him.

"Where?" the taller asked as they walked down the front porch. They just finished eating lunch and the sun, although unseen, is high up in the sky, casting shadows around the place. Baekhyun looked back at him and grinned. 

He put his finger over his lips. Ssshhh. 

Chanyeol raised a brow and chuckled. "If you're gonna rape and kill me in the woods, be sure to hide my body really really good, okay?" he teased as Baekhyun pulled him out of the yard back into the path. 

Baekhyun rolled his eyes. 

Yeah right. As if you would call that rape? I'm pretty sure you'll even beg for it. 

He wants to say. But he couldn't. 

Chanyeol wrapped his arms around Baekhyun's slender waist to keep him warm. His nose turned rosy pink from the cold and Chanyeol poked it with his index finger. "Ahhh... so cute." he breathed when Baekhyun threw him a glare. 

After a while, Baekhyun led him off path and into the forest. 

Surprisingly, the forest felt warm. Droplets of sweat started to run down Chanyeol's face and he wiped them with his mittens. Baekhyun held into his hand, tight and assuring. He's pretty sure the spot is near and the sound of water made him smile. 

"Are we there yet?" Chanyeol asked, breaking the silence. He looked around and noticed their path starting to get muddy. Water must be nearby. 

We're near.

Baekhyun wants to answer. But he couldn't.

The smaller continued to walk and Chanyeol followed him. The sound of water started to grow louder and louder, it made Chanyeol's eyes wide. Baekhyun pushed a bush away and they came face-to-face with a tall falls and they stood at it's foot. 

"Woah." Chanyeol breathed and removed his mitten. He knelt down and touched the water. It's unbelievably warm. "Why is the water this hot?" he asked and looked at Baekhyun. 

Baekhyun pointed a finger to the top of the falls. And immediately, Chanyeol knew why. The water came from inside the mountain. It spills through cracks of stones and trees.

"Now that explains it." Chanyeol grinned as he started to roll his pants to his knees. Baekhyun's eyes went wide as he watched Chanyeol. He gripped the sleeve of Chanyeol's sweater and shook his head. 

Are you effin serious?! 

Baekhyun wants to ask. But he couldn't. 

"Is it deep?" Chanyeol asked, ready to step into the water. 

Baekhyun shook his head. Of course, he already swam in the water in front of them. He goes here whenever he wants to be perfectly alone. He dips his feet into the warm and clear water and sat over a large boulder of rock. It made his heart relax somehow. 

"Then i want to try." Chanyeol said and grinned. He slowly went into the water until it goes to his knees. "Oh my gosh, it's so warm!" he exclaimed and looked back at Baekhyun grinning wide. 

Baekhyun shook his head in amusement. 

This stupid guy. 

He wants to say. But he couldn't.

"Come on!" Chanyeol called and started to splash Baekhyun with the water. "Come on, Baek!" he laughed and Baekhyun groaned, stepping back. 

Chanyeol removed the sweater he's wearing, leaving his black shirt. He threw the sweater over a boulder of rock where it won't get wet. Baekhyun watched him swim, smiling to himself. The taller moved further into the water, nearer into the foot of the falls.

"Baek!" Chanyeol gasped and pretended to drown. He let himself fall into the water, waving his hands in the air. "Help! Help!" he choked. 

Baekhyun immediately panicked, he removed the sweater he's wearing. And with his shirt, he dived into the water and swam towards Chanyeol. His heart, beating fast and adrenaline causing him to swim faster more than ever. 

He can't lose Chanyeol. He can't lose someone he loves. 

Again. 

When he reached him, Baekhyun pulled him up and he was surprised to see Chanyeol laughing. His eyes went wide and he knew he was fooled. He was angry... and frustrated at once. 

But a deeper feeling emerged. 

Then Baekhyun started to cry. 

Chanyeol stopped laughing and he touched Baekhyun's face nervously. "Baek..." he breathed as he tried to brush the tears away from his face. "Oh, Baek. I'm so sorry." he whispered and pulled the smaller into a hug. 

Baekhyun wants to push him back and shout what a total as*hole he is for making him worry that much. But he couldn't. He continued to cry against Chanyeol's chest, tears streaming down his face. It was painful. A painful sight for Chanyeol. 

I can't lose you. 

Baekhyun wants to say. But he couldn't. 

"Baekhyun... i am so sorry." Chanyeol whispered as he kissed Baekhyun's hair and rub his back. He led him into the side of the waters where they could sit. Chanyeol pulled Baekhyun into his lap as he continued to make him stop crying. "Please forgive me. Please don't cry." he cooed. 

Baekhyun slowly looked up at him, the sadness in his eyes making Chanyeol's heart break into a million pieces. 

I was so afraid. 

Baekhyun wants to say. But he couldn't. 

"I'm so sorry." Chanyeol whispered. "Please forgive me, Baek." he begged and touched Baekhyun's face. He continued to wipe the tears away from his face and the smaller leaned into his touch. 

He's perfect. Chanyeol thought while staring into Baekhyun's eyes. He's too perfect. Too beautiful. Too kind and everything. 

"Baek..." 

Chanyeol slowly pulled his face, until their lips a few inches apart. He stayed there, as if asking for the other's permission. His lips brushed against the smaller, just hovering... waiting...

And Baekhyun closed the distance between them. 

He kissed Chanyeol like his life depends on it. He wrapped his arms around the taller's neck and he poured all the feelings he's been keeping deep inside his heart. He doesn't want him gone. He doesn't want him away again. 

He loves him. 

And he never loved that way before. 

Chanyeol pulled Baekhyun by waist. He secured him, kissed him back. Baekhyun's lips are the sweetest and the softest thing ever... and he would never get tired of them. He kissed Baekhyun like he never kissed anyone before. All the love... all the want... all the promises. He gave it. Poured it to him in every kiss. He doesn't want him gone. He doesn't want him away. 

He loves him. 

And he never loved that way before. 

They pulled back after a while and Baekhyun brushed his thumb over Chanyeol's lips. They are swollen from all the kissing and that somehow made him smile. He feels like his own lips are as swollen, too. 

"Baekhyun..." Chanyeol whispered as he touched the smaller's face, brushing his wet cheeks with his thumb. "I love you... i love you so much." 

Baekhyun rested his forehead against Chanyeol and smiled. 

He never felt so much sincerity and love before. 

Nothing like this. 

"I love you, too Chanyeol." 

He wants to say. 

And then he gasped, fingers flying to his lips. 

Chanyeol just heard the most beautiful voice in the world. 

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OMG. Sana nagustuhan niyo!!! haha. :D

Godbless and I love you all~