expression, his eyebrow lifted up in that way he does when he's trying not to laugh out loud.

Instead of all thinking of all those nonsense, you stopped overthinking and than you inhaled deeply and just looked at him. You really looked at him. You abruptly stopped in your tracks , the sound of the waves were the only thing breaking the silence between you.

You tilted your head, smiling up at him, "Taelove I don't think I've ever felt like this before...so aware of someone, wanting to be with someone so much it drives me a little crazy---"your eyes looked vulnerable, as you nervously bit your lip.

There. You'd said it. No tricks, no awkward seduction attempts-just the truth that you are ready and you want to take that step.

Taehyung stood in front of you, his eyes softened, that smirk than turned gentler with sincerity,. "Darling .You think you're the only one, feeling like this ?" he murmured, his long finger reaching out to tuck a strand of your dark hair behind your ear,than his fingers caressing your skin in a way that made your heart race even faster.

You felt a sudden courageous feeling overtake you as you took his hand in yours, squeezing it gently, "Baby, I'm so sorry for stalling or running away like this. I love you so much and I want you to know that I'm ready, too. It's just... sometimes, I over analyze things. But I'm with you here at this beautiful idyllic island. I want this-us." Your cheeks were beetred and flustered.

Taehyung let out a small chuckle, pulling you closer against his chest, his arms wrapping around your waist as the ocean breeze swirled around you, "Darling, you have no idea how much I've wanted to hear that. Gosh, I love you so much, Yunru"

You chuckled softly , the tension was easing as you leaned into him, the warmth of his body enveloped you, "Just promise me I don't have to do any theatrical hair flips or fake fainting on you, okay?"

Taehyung's laughter could be heard out across the beach, as he shook his head, still holding you close, he smile as he leaned down softly capturing your lips with tenderness and a renewed passion.

And with that, you knew you were both ready to take the next step, no apprehension, no awkward moments-just you two, together.

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A/N: Yunru got her courage back.

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