the wind above the ocean // taekook

thirteen.

coming of age - blondes

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Jungkook stood in the frame of the glass sliding doors of Taehyung's house. his shoes hanging loosely from his fingers, ready to step on the hot sand. black swimming trunks, towel over his shoulder. the older was already jumping into the water, letting the waves swallow him up.

but something was holding him back. the air was beaming in the heat of june. it was one of the hottest days of the week. Jungkook watched the water shimmer in the light. it looked so pretty. but only from afar. the boy was embarrassed. he lived in one of the prettiest and most well known coastal cities and was still scared of the ocean. and, there was also a shirtless Taehyung who kept him from thinking straight. he promised the other to go swimming with him, there was no turning back now.

so he stepped out on the sand, quick steps since the ground was burning hot. he spread out his towel before sitting down on it. watched Taehyung jump into the waves over and over again while putting sunscreen on his arms, legs, chest and face.

"let me help you with that."

before he could save himself from the situation, he already felt two hands on his shoulders. Taehyung kneeled behind him, putting sunscreen all over the boy's back. at this point Jungkook's cheeks were of a bright crimson color.

"you should put more on your face, it's already red."

instead of answering, the younger got behind Taehyung, putting sunscreen on the other's back. he knew that he probably hasn't done that because he was too excited for the water. his skin was a bit darker than Jungkook's, a pretty shade of honey or caramel. the younger could feel his embarrassment grow as he reached the lower back. he quickly finished.

"done."

Taehyung got right back up while Jungkook sat back down. the younger looked up in confusion as the other wasn't leaving. the older reached out a hand.

"aren't you coming?"

"the sunscreen has to soak in."

"oh come on, it's not as fun when i'm alone."

"i'm uhm... i'm kinda scared of the water tho-."

the older didn't even let him finish the sentence, took his hand and pulled him toward the ocean. it was only when they were knee deep in the waves when he let go, just so he could splash Jungkook with water. the younger obviously splashed right back and it didn't take them long to break out into a water fight.

they found themselves drift further into the deep blue until they could barley feel the sand beneath their feet. they were so close. Taehyung's arm around the younger's waist, Jungkook's hands on the other's shoulders. suddenly they were quiete. stared at each other, the crashing waves only white noise in their ear.

Jungkook could taste the saltwater on his lips. could see the dried lines of salt on Taehyung's face. his heart was beating so loud and quick, he thought it might explode any second. he gulped. why wasn't he letting go?

"i - i think i'm getting ... uhm dizzy. i should ... i - i should go back inside."

he withdrew his arms, quickly swam back to the beach. he picked up his towel with a swift move and ran back to the house, leaving a shocked Taehyung in between the waves.

with an equally fast heartbeat.