Change | YoonMin | English

(V) 'You can do this, Yoongi.'

In the afternoon, Yoongi is standing in front of his house. He tightens his grip on the office bag and rings the doorbell.

Mrs Min opens the door and lets Yoongi in. He removes his shoes and walks in. She closes the door and spares a glance at him.

He parts his lips open as if to say something but does not utter a word. He hesitantly smiles a little at her and walks off to his bedroom.

He steps into his bedroom and closes the door. He keeps his office bag on the table and inhales shakily.

He walks to the mirror and stands in front of it. He loosens his tie and takes a deep breath.

He muses, 'How am I gonna say it?' and gulps nervously.

He takes a deep breath and whispers, 'You can do this, Yoongi.'

He flashes a confident smile and walks to the door. He gulps nervously and opens the door. He walks out and closes the door on his way out.

He walks downstairs and looks around. He steps into the kitchen and spots Mrs Min.

He says, 'Mum... We can talk... I mean, can we talk?' and clenches his jaw in embarrassment.

She turns around and says, 'Sure, Yoongi.'

He hums and walks into the living room. She follows him.

He sits on the couch and licks his lips nervously. She sits next to him and flashes an assuring smile.

He says, 'Uh... I have something to tell you.'
She says, 'I can tell from your demeanour.'
He says, 'Yeah, right...'
She asks, 'What is it?'
He answers, 'Uh... I just don't know how to start.'

She says, 'I'm your mother, Yoongi. You can tell me anything. Do you hear me?'
He says, 'Aye...'
She says, 'Now tell me, dear.'
He says, 'Mum... I'm...'
She says, 'I'm listening.'

He takes a deep breath and says, 'I'm pansexual.'

She flashes an assuring smile in response.

He asks, 'Are you okay with it?'
She answers, 'I suppose I am okay with it even though I don't clearly understand what you meant.'
He says, 'I like... All genders.'
She asks, 'Like, bisexual?'
He answers, 'Not exactly. "Bisexual" is being attracted to both men and women... I just don't care about gender.'

She flashes a warm smile in response.

He asks, 'Are you okay with me being pansexual?'
She answers, 'It's who you are. I don't get to say anything, Yoongi.'
He says, 'I'm sorry to have disappointed you.'
She says, 'No, dear... I'm not disappointed.'
He says, 'Thank you, Mum.'

She inhales shakily and says, 'I'm sorry if I ever made you feel like you can't talk about this to me.'

He says, 'I was scared you might... You know...'
She says, 'Turn out to be homophobic.'
He says, 'Aye...'
She says, 'Don't worry. Your dad and I will support you no matter what.'
He says, 'I haven't told him yet.'
She says, 'It's gonna be fine, dear.'

He hums in response.

She asks, 'Is there something else you'd wanna tell me?'
He answers, 'Uh... Yeah...'
She says, 'Tell me, Yoongi.'
He says, 'Uh... It's about Jimin...'
She asks, 'What about him?'
He answers, 'I... I like him.'

She says, 'Oh... That's okay. Does he like you back?'
He says, 'He does...'
She says, 'Propose to him if you're sure about it.'
He says, 'We are... Together.'
She asks, 'What?'
He answers, 'Yes, Mum... We are dating...'

With wide eyes, she says, 'I didn't know that...'

He says, 'I'm... Sorry... I should have told you earlier.'
She says, 'It's okay... I'm glad that you told me now, dear.'
He says, 'Thank you, Mum... I really mean it.'
She says, 'It's a mother's responsibility to understand her children. You don't have to thank me for that.'

He smiles a little and asks, 'Can I hug you?'

She answers, 'Sure, Yoongi.' and opens her arms wide.

He embraces her by the waist. She chuckles softly with teary eyes and brushes his back.

He says, 'I'm quite fortunate to have you as my mother, Mum.' and sniffles.

She says, 'Come on, Yoongi. Don't cry now. You're not a baby anymore.' and holds her tears back.

He hums faintly and nuzzles up against her neck. She strokes his nape and rubs his back.

Shortly, Yoongi rushes into his room and grabs his phone from his pocket. He makes a call to Jimin.

Over the phone.

Yoongi: Hello, Jimin...

Jimin: Yoongi...

Yoongi: Baby, I told my mum.

Jimin: What did she say? Is she okay with it?

Yoongi: Aye. She's okay with us being together.

Jimin: I told my mum, too.

Yoongi: What did she say?

Jimin: She's okay with it.

Yoongi: What about our dads?

Jimin: I don't know... Mum said that she'll invite your parents over.

Yoongi: What for?

Jimin: To talk... About us.

Yoongi: I suppose she'll tell our dads.

Jimin: Maybe.

Yoongi: We've got this. Yeah?

Jimin: Someone is confident now.

Yoongi: I am, baby.

Jimin: Good. I'm confident, too. Things will be fine.

Yoongi: Mmm... I hope so.

Mrs Min is sitting on the couch—she looks lost in thought. She grabs her phone and sends Mrs Park a text—"Yoongi talked to me. I'll tell him about it during dinner".