Yoongi purses his lips, stifling a laugh. "But I like how you sound already," he says, leading the way to the exit. "Don't go changing on me."

They left out early enough that the sun is still high as they leave the hotel, still plenty of time ahead of them to knock a few items off their wish list of things to do. He lets go of Jungkook's hand, digging his phone out of his jacket pocket so he can pull up the map, trying to figure out their best route to the water.

"But, no, it didn't take too long," he says. "This was perfect timing." He can't think of a better way to spend his birthday.