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The first winter with Jonghyun was stressful. The nymph hadn’t had time to give Minhyun a heads up as the weather turned cold and placed him into a sluggish and sleepy state for most of the season. The first day it happens is always the worse. Jonghyun will sleep through everything and for most of the day. An explosion could go off beside his head and he wouldn't wake, that's how heavy he sleeps during this time.
Minhyun discovered this the first day it was below 10 degrees. He woke up and got ready for the day, Jonghyun still sleeping peacefully in bed which was normal for their routine. After all, Jonghyun occasionally stayed up later so it made sense he'd sleep in. However, after an hour or so, he still wasn’t awake yet. As Minhyun shook him, he got no reaction. Even with his enhanced senses knowing Jonghyun’s heart was still beating and he was still breathing; he panicked. Shaking the other and begging him to wake up. After twenty minutes, he finally went to call his parents. Asking if they knew anything about nymphs. They said they would call around and by the time dinner rolled around; Jonghyun was rushing out of their room, apologizing repeatedly.
"Im sorry. Im sorry. Im sorry. I hadnt had time to warn you. Oh god, im so sorry." Minhyun scrambled up to grab him; pulling him into a crushing hug as he asked what the hell that was. Jonghyun had looked up at him and apologized again. That due to his species, he gets very lethargic and sluggish in the winter. The first day of cold is always the worst for him. His entire species honestly. Whether they’re outside or not. He explained everything then; how he’ll want to be near anything warm and will sleep 80% of the day away till it begins to warm up again. He smiles as Minhyun agrees and understands, after all Jonghyun was understanding about his full moon issues. Promising to keep close since he’s a human shaped heater – human used loosely in this case – still, he was thankful. Jonghyun hugged him then, holding a bit tighter than usual. Minhyun joking he'd be purring if he could. Jonghyun chuckled and said possibly.
This year however, Minhyun was ready. Walking down into the basement of their new house to wake his nymph for dinner, he paused, leaning against a column to smile at the other. Curled up in a plush chair sleeping, a sun lamp - meant for indoor plants - shining on him to give him plenty of warmth and to mimic the sunshine he can’t receive from the cloudiness outside. Shaking him lightly, he kneels down and grins when he blinks awake. A small groan of question leaving him as he stretches out.
“Dinner’s ready.” Jonghyun smiles sleepily and leans forward to kiss him. Thanking him for the lamp idea.
“It’s so nice. It’s like I’m laying out in the summer sun.” He says as he flips off the switch and stands up; tugging on one of Minhyun’s sweaters as he grins at his wolfy boyfriend and ascends the steps; Minhyun following behind him with a chuckle.
“If you need to, I don’t mind bringing it up to our room for bed.” Jonghyun shakes his head quickly before pivoting on a socked foot and hugging Minhyun tightly, burying his face against the junction of his neck with a smile.
“You’re warm enough at night for us both. And if I get too chilly, we can just undress and keep even warmer.” He pulls away with a wink as he turns to grab the food from the sauce pan. Minhyun’s eyebrows raising in amused surprised.
“Don’t tempt me, my little flower.” Minhyun warns, wrapping his arms around the other and pulling him close to nuzzle his neck as he then places a light kiss against his skin. Jonghyun shivering a little as he laughs at the slight tickle. Minhyun lets go as he collects his own food. The two moving to the couch to eat so Jonghyun can bundle up in more blankets. Minhyun holds his food so he can get situated and hands him the bowl. This season would be different. Minhyun would make sure Jonghyun didn’t sleep constantly due to his chill; or even feel lethargic. Even if it means filling the house with sun lamps and making the house feel like summer.