For a moment, Yoongi considers that maybe this was entirely the wrong way to start this conversation. It's hard not to think that when Jungkook is looking like he suddenly got slapped, all wide eyes and a flushed face, seeming equal parts stunned and disbelieving as he stops short in the sand. It also almost makes Yoongi feel bad for the kid. He's known long before this trip that he wanted to share his feelings in person--whenever that might be--and there's several things he wants, needs Jungkook to know if...whatever they are progresses into something else. Something even better. But he didn't exactly prepare an opening statement, and perhaps he should have. But the moment passes--and Jungkook's incredulous question does nothing to discourage the momentum that's started. It fuels it.

They've stopped walking now, and Yoongi turns to properly face the younger boy, studying him for a few moments. His eyes are dark, serious. "I want to kiss you," he repeats without hesitation. This time the words fall heavy, all too real in the short space between them, without any room for misinterpretation. "I want to take care of you--all of you. I want to be with you." His thumb brushes the back of Jungkook's hand softly, voice lowering as he continues. They're the only ones around on this strip of the beach, and somehow it feels like it could stay that way for the rest of the night--like maybe he has the time to explain everything he should. If Jungkook wants to listen to him, that is. Then, Yoongi's gaze drops, because staring into those wide, expectant eyes is suddenly too much. "You...you're incredible, Jungkook. It wouldn't be right for me not to tell you at least once."