A soft sigh slips between Jungkook's teeth as he feels Yoongi press himself closer, his heart beating in his ears as he parts his lips to receive Yoongi's kiss. All the small little signs are enough to allay his frayed nerves — the soft, serene tone of Yoongi's voice, the smile on his lips, the gentle brush of his thumb. Even if there will be days in their future that will be hard, something still feels permanently changed, for the better.

"I love you," Jungkook murmurs, breath punctuated with a quiet laugh. He's feeling suddenly shy, marveling at the way his pulse quickens even now, weeks since they started the relationship. There are times when being with Yoongi is as simple and thoughtless as breathing, companionable silence over homework, cuddles on the couch. Other times, he finds himself taking a step back, wondering at how his life was able to take such a turn. How everything looks and feels different, now that he's no longer alone.

Drawing in a shallow breath, Jungkook nods, biting down on his lower lip as he reaches for Yoongi's hand, nudging it higher, watching the way the fabric bunches against his wrist. He's been checking himself in the mirror lately, searching for bruises to help prepare himself for the looks from Yoongi's eyes. Today, they aren't so bad. Almost clear.

He might as well take advantage.

"What reward were you thinking of exactly, Min-ah?" Jungkook asks, face still within a breath's reach of Yoongi's.