You and Jerry started dating... in secret... okay, you understood that Jerry didn't want to come out yet, that he was still insecure, easy prey for teasing and abuse. His parents, his friends, what would they say? He wanted you to have a nice romance, not the memory of hiding for fear of some curious look... Jerry had been planning it for a long time, to tell at least his parents, not his friends, they would make his life miserable... Jerry went to his parents, begging them to listen to him. His parents were obviously surprised. The moment they found out YOU were his boyfriend, they were happy. They loved you because you were "polite." "They didn't take it the wrong way! They said it was okay! And they were happy that YOU were my boyfriend!" Jerry said excitedly. He came to see you just to tell you. You were happy, incredible. Finally, you could say he was your boyfriend, not a friend, YOUR BOYFRIEND.