Nascent

Chapter Twenty-Five

The sun was high in the sky, casting a warm glow over the sandy shores. You, adorned in a cute floral baby blue swimsuit with a matching scarf as a coverup, strolled confidently towards the beach beds. The ocean breeze played with your hair, which was neatly gathered in a bun. Little did you know, the day was about to take an unexpected turn.

As you settled into one of the beach beds, the gentle sound of waves provided a soothing backdrop. You reached for your sunscreen, intending to enjoy a leisurely day under the sun. However, your attention was quickly diverted as Jimin, shirtless and wearing blue trunks, approached the group with a towel around his neck.

Your eyes widened as you noticed a set of tattoos on his chest. Among the familiar ones like '7' on his pointer finger, '13' on his wrist, 'young' and 'forever' on his arms and 'youth' behind his ear. And now there was a new addition that caught you by surprise – "NEVERMIND" inked on his upper right abdomen. Your jaw dropped, and Jimin couldn't help but notice your reaction.

"Whoa, all that sunscreen?" Jimin remarked, playfully pointing at the now puddle of sunset-hued lotion in your hands. You sheepishly looked down, realizing you got a little carried away while your attention was fixed on Jimin's tattoos.

Recovering from the initial shock, you asked, "Since when did you have a tattoo on your chest?"

"Since forever," Jimin replied with a mischievous grin, making you chuckle at his response. "You never asked to see me without a shirt."

Rolling your eyes playfully, you retorted, "Well, excuse me for not randomly requesting shirtless displays."

"But what am I going to do with all this sunscreen now?"

With a smirk, Jimin offered a solution. "Well, how about we share?" he suggested, a hint of mischief dancing in his gaze.

Reluctantly agreeing, you handed him the bottle, watching as he took a seat beside you on the beach bed. "You can go first," you offered, trying to hide the excitement bubbling within you.

Jimin obliged, lying down on his stomach as you began applying the sunscreen to his back. However, as you spread the lotion across his skin, your eyes widened in surprise once more. Decorating his spine was a breathtaking series of tattoos depicting the phases of the moon, each phase intricately detailed and mesmerizing in its beauty.

"A back tattoo too?" you exclaimed, unable to contain your awe.

Jimin chuckled at your reaction, turning his head to meet your gaze. "Surprise," he murmured, a hint of pride in his voice. "There's still a lot you don't know about me.

Feeling a mix of curiosity and affection, you couldn't resist probing further. "How come you hid this beauty from me?" you asked, your fingers tracing the lines of the moonlit tattoo as you continued applying sunscreen to Jimin's back.

With a shrug, Jimin revealed, "I'm interested in space and the moon. Thought a tattoo like that would be cool." He looked at you, genuine curiosity in his eyes, and asked, "Do you like it?"

Chuckling at the absurdity of the question, you replied, "What kind of question is that? Of course, I do! It's so pretty." His cheeks tinged with a hint of pink as he playfully complained, "Stop, you're making me blush."

Rolling your eyes at his playful antics, you continued trading the layers of sunscreen onto his skin, enjoying the intimacy of the moment. Jimin's body relaxed under your touch, and the air was filled with a sense of unspoken connection.

When it was finally your turn, you hesitated, suggesting that he didn't have to reciprocate. However, Jimin insisted, "Your hands won't reach your back properly. Let me do it." Taking the sunscreen, he began to rub it gently onto your smooth skin.