At the end of the day, Gokudera is going to be looking out for the good of the family, primarily the Tenth. He will compromise his own happiness to keep them all safe and successful, but doesn’t because he’s aware now that to do so would only cause more worries, more pain.

“Fun to watch you work.” He adds, enjoying the way Yamamoto throws himself into what he likes with so much dedication.

“Yeah, hang on… Don’t want you getting sand in your mouth.” With them both on their knees, kissing, sand getting in places it shouldn’t is unfortunately more than a little likely.

Gokudera stands and moves to place the front of his body against that rock they’d been against earlier. He glances behind him, wondering if maybe he should alter his position some. Is he appealing enough just… standing there?

“This good enough?”