Sincerely | k.th.

25. Time

Seconds seemed like minutes.

Minutes seemed like hours.

Hours seemed like days.

Days passed in increments of forever.

Heart fluttering in anticipation for more. Butterflies swaying endlessly in the pit of my tummy. I feel as if I'm being lifted yet grounded at the same time. Not to mention when we touch, the tenderness of his fingertips to my skin makes me cower to the lush perfection that is him. The graze of his lips to mine raptures me and I feel as if I'm agreeing to things he hasn't even asked.

Is this what being in the arms of true's love's kiss feels like? I guess the fairy tales had it right all along.

"Kye..."

When did the calling of my name from his lips throw me in a fit of excitement and anticipation?

What a sudden switch from years ago.

He eased away and I missed his kiss in just those few short seconds. However, I fell nervous of the profound stare I'm sure to be met with.

"Yes?" I whispered.

"Thank you." He smiled. "You don't know how long I've dreamed of kissing you."

Can my heart beat any faster?

"Would you believe me if I said the same?"

Taehyung didn't answer. Instead, he smiled and turned me to face the ocean while hugging me closer to him. It was such a warm feeling being cuddled by him that I don't even think saying warm even covers it. The feeling I get whenever I consume my favorite lavender tea and it flows like a river inside me. It makes me comfort and at home. This is what Taehyung feels like.

He feels like home.

"Are you ready to go inside or do you want to spend the night out here?" He wondered.

Spending the night under the stars after the kiss we shared, who could say no to that?

"Can we spend the night here?" I was timid in my question.

"Anything you want Kye. I'll be right back." Taehyung kissed me on the cheek before heading back into the beach house, soon returning with a huge blanket. He laid it perfectly flat against the sand.

"After you." He smiled.

Our time in these late hours will be one that I remember always.

Taehyung and I snuggled under the stars, talking and reminiscing about things we've spoken of in our letters. It's been a dream of mine to do this and it's feels so surreal to be in his arms, sharing laughs and memories with each other.

"Kye..." Taehyung called, voice deep but soft. "Can I ask you something?"

"Sure."

A long sigh filtered from his lips before he spoke. "Do you remember the first time I vented in our letters?"

I let out a tiny chuckle. "I do. You were eighteen and you skipped school to travel to some island there in Korea." My brows furrowed as I tried to remember the letter. "You said that you wanted to jump into the ocean and let the currents sweep you away. Your parents were making plans for your life that you didn't like. You told me that you wanted to disobey them and that scared you. It hurt you to please them."

Lifting up, my eyes wandered Taehyung's. His brows furrowed in wonder and curiosity. "Does it still scare you?" I asked.

Taehyung's lips parted, gulping before they parted again. He blinked slow but the moonlight still managed to shimmer the glaze in his eyes. Whatever it was, it still bothers him and made him sad.

It makes me sad to see him this way.

"Yes. It does still scare me." Taehyung lifted up as well to meet me. "I know I didn't tell you exactly what it was and I didn't know how. I still don't know how."

My heartbeat increased a thousand times it's speed. I have a sinking feeling that this could be what he was discussing with Yoongi. Part of me wanted to know but in the same, it may not be about me. Maybe it's something involving his work.

"Taehyung, tell me only if you want to. Share willingly, isn't that what we agreed to?" I rested my hand on his face. He leaned into it, placing his hand on mine and moved it to his lips. Light kisses brushed against it.

"You are apart of my life Kye. Didn't I tell you that life begins with you?"

Biting down on my lip, I nodded, recalling those same words before our kiss.

I'm falling confused now.

Should I ask? If I am involved in this somehow, shouldn't I know? I don't want to break our agreement but where do I draw the line?

"Tell me, would you ever consider coming to Korea for me?"

My breath stuttered on his question but then I smiled as I recalled another memory. "Are you officially moving me there?"

Taehyung grinned. It was a nice icebreaker from the heavy surrounding us. "I'm working on it. How's your Hangul?"

"Really bad." I chuckled. "Maybe I will work harder now so I can impress you one day." I smiled.

"You impress me everyday Kye. Besides, I know you can master it. You studied foreign languages in school so it should be a breeze for you." Taehyung assured.

I trust him completely and I don't want to badger him about something he's not comfortable in talking about it. As much as it will ache me in not knowing, I need to give him time to figure it out in his own way.

"I think you have too much faith in me."

Taehyung leaned in closer. "Faith in you is what brought me here. I wouldn't be where I am without you. Tell me you'll stay with me Kye."

Why do I still feel sadness in this?

"I'll stay with you Taehyung." I smiled.

The plush feeling of his lips on mine pledged our silent promise, leaving me with even more respect and trust for him.

I hope hearing this eased whatever fears he's facing.

♥♥♥

We are on Day 5 of their trip! Two more days to go!

Cupid 💘