His heart beats faster but it's not the same unceasing panic as when he told Yoongi. Telling the first person was the hardest and now he has a better gauge of the rest of them. A better gauge and a lot more faith. After all, they still love Taehyung and Yoongi will still love him. So it's scary, but it's not as scary.

"I had a boyfriend in America," he admits, voice very, very low. It's like if he says it any louder, his and Jungkook's parents will both storm into the room. The thought makes him tense, as does the fear the Jungkook won't want to be in such close contact after what he's said.