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It's time to step into the large conference room. Taehyung would be lying if he said he isn't about to pee his pants from nervousness. The room is bright, cameras and film devices are pointing at him and the others walking next to or in front of him. He wants to hold Jeongguk's hand, feel like he's not alone, but knows that it will only cause trouble afterwards.

Jeongguk is used to talking to reporters, but this is different. He and Taehyung are married, it's not just about his ass now but also about the real thick bum of his husband. So round that he would love to bite it right here and then. Jeongguk places his palm on the curve for a second, only to take it away again immediately, as if he had been burned. What the hell is wrong with him? He has to concentrate, not be distracted by the too sexy person he calls his husband. It's already enough that he has a strange tingling sensation in his stomach when Taehyung looks at him questioningly and he himself just looks like a kicked puppy.

They sit down one after the other at a long table, everyone has a microphone in front of them so that they can be heard when they are speaking. Of course, the married pair sit next to each other. Yoongi to the left of Jeongguk and Mister Kim to the right of Taehyung.

The ex bartender unobtrusively reaches for Jeongguk's hand under the table. Fortunately, the view is obscured by a long white tablecloth and none of the reporters present is able to see it.

"Everything's okay with you?" Jeongguk notices his hand is slightly sweaty, not uncomfortably so but he's worried that all of this might be too much for the older.

Taehyung nibbles on his lower lip. "I'm nervous, but it'll be gone soon." A light squeeze to the other's hand should make it clear that he means what he says and that he's allright.

"Any Problems?" Yoongi takes turns looking at both of them, then sees the linked hands and sighs. "Relax Taehyung, you'll do great."

Taehyung nods, he can't say much anyway. The hand that he had held before is now on his thigh, much too close to the area he would rather want to feel it on if they weren't surrounded by strangers and the team. He can't think about it any longer when the conference finally begins.

It goes as planned, Yoongi and Jeongguk answer most of the questions. Mister Kim these concern the company. Taehyung had only got two questions, it was about his place of residence, which will now be in Korea, and whether he could imagine becoming a model. The latter had caused a laugh through the rows, whispers of approval could be heard and Taehyung got a little shy. Of course he answered with a small yes, but also that he doesn't plan on doing it.

Now, the unpredictable questions that Taehyung fears most come.

"Taehyung, can I call you Taehyung?" A woman asks him and he nods.

"Thank you. We heard that you both went to the wrong church, but let's face it, you don't regret it, do you, you like how it turned out?" It sounds very rude, like she's accusing him of planning it.

Taehyung tries very hard to keep a neutral expression on his face. "Well, it happened and regret is not the right word for what I'm feeling. It made me a great friend and being married is just a status. It doesn't mean we want to adopt children now." He's proud of his answer, feels Jeongguk squeezing his thigh.

"I see, does that mean you have romantic feelings for Jeon Jeongguk?" Actually only one question per reporter is allowed, but none of the others complains because they are just as interested. A scandal sells better than anything else.

"I really like him as a friend, Jeongguk is funny and understanding. I'm glad to get to know him, even if it's not the usual way of doing it." Taehyung laughs, is now much more confident than before. He managed not to directly address the question. Admitting to have romantic feelings would be something that they could use against him or even both. He sees the satisfied faces of the CEO and Min Yoongi. Kim Taehyung did it, didn't say or do anything wrong, at least not yet, it's just the beginning.

"The next question, please." Mister Kim picks a man in his forties, nods to him, and then starts writing something in his notebook.

"Thanks, I also have a question for Taehyung, I'm sorry Jeongguk. We already know you pretty well and I hope you won't blame me." The reporter is not unknown, is considered one of the nicer ones.

The idol smiles. "It's okay, I can understand the interest in him. Isn't he amazing?" Even if he sounds very positive, Jeongguk is worried about the older.

"He is." The man smiles and continues right away with the question. "Taehyung, how did your parents react when they found out you were gay?" It has never been confirmed that he's gay. For the public, the marriage was a promotion gone wrong, yet it's something everyone wants to know.

"My parents died two years ago. I would like to keep my sexuality to myself, but that doesn't mean that I'm confirming that I'm gay or bi, I could be hetero or asuxual as well. Everything is possible and only for me to know." It still pains him a lot to talk about the death of his parents, they can tell by looking at him.

Jungkook didn't know anything about it, and is hearing this for the first time. He wished he could hug Taehyung, comfort him and say that he's not alone.

"I'm sorry to hear that, I didn't know. May they rest in peace." The reporter feels bad, but it's his job. The previous online search of Taehyung's life had yielded no results.

"Well, does anyone else have a question?" The CEO looks through the crowd and only one woman has raised her arm. He nodded to her and she gets up from the chair.

"Taehyung, what if I tell you I've found someone who can confirm that you've hooked up with men in the past?" She has a grin on her face, is sure that she'll get a big story out of him.

Taehyung doesn't get upset, knows that it's not true. "I can safely say this source is lying. I imagine he or she wants attention or money. You better check your sources before embarrassing yourself here." He admits it wasn't the nicest way to answer, but what has he got to lose? Taehyung is telling the truth and knows that no matter how hard they try to find something, they'll not find any dirt on him. Jeongguk's the first one he has sexually engaged with.

The young woman scoffs, turns around and goes to the back. It's obvious that she's embarrassed and mad.

"Okay, if there are no more questions, we'll end this here. Please have a safe journey home. Goodbye." Mr. Kim stands up, ending the conference. The room is slowly emptying, it takes a while until the four of them are alone.