The winter was long and cold. In the spring, Bumbo the bumblebee accidentally collided with Maya the bee while flying among the flowers. They introduced themselves, and though Maya scolded Bumbo for his careless flying, she forgave him. Bumbo then shyly invited Maya to meet him by a beautiful lake and meadow, where their unusual love began. Each day they would enjoy the spring together until nightfall, and in the autumn Maya had to return to her hive, parting from Bumbo sadly but with a promise to reunite again next spring.