You're not alone, Jungkook wants to say, you've got all six of us. But maybe saying so would only hurt more, come across as condescending when he doesn't mean to be, especially in light of his own new relationship. It's hard to know where that line is exactly, Jungkook thinks. Hard to figure out the right mix that might make Hoseok come around, not isolate himself for fear of intruding, not feel so bereft of attachment.

He's been worried ever since Yoongi told him about the kiss, and now Jungkook can only feel those worries digging deeper, wonders if he should refrain from being too affectionate with Yoongi when they're in a group setting. He can probably manage that much, at least.

Wonders if there should be more outings where it isn't the full group — where Hoseok doesn't have to feel like the odd one out.

But for now, there's no instant solution. Only an attempt at making it clear that Jungkook doesn't plan on abandoning him — or anyone else — simply because he's in a relationship now.

"You definitely won't be alone forever. I'd bet my life on that," he nods.