Stigma Love's Algorithm [ A BTS x Reader Poly ]

Chapter 15: Romantic Connection

The quiet rhythm of their breathing synced, and the soft sounds of Wacha's purring between them made the whole world outside seem so far away.

"That was such a beautiful speech tonight," Yoongi said, breaking the comfortable silence between them.

His hand gently traced circles on her arm as he spoke, his voice filled with pride. "You were amazing on stage, Y/N. Honestly, I've never been more proud of you."

Y/N smiled softly, her chest swelling with affection at his words.

She tilted her head up, looking at him with sincere gratitude. "Thank you, Yoongi. That means a lot coming from you."

She paused, her fingers lightly playing with the edge of his polo shirt. "It felt... powerful. But also, a little intimidating, standing up there in front of so many people. I kept wondering if I was saying the right things."

He squeezed her shoulder reassuringly. "You were. You spoke from the heart. And that's what matters the most. You've always been someone who leads with your heart."

Her gaze softened as she looked at him, the weight of his words settling into her heart. "I just wanted to make sure I did justice to this project, you know? To everything it stands for."

Yoongi nodded, his hand brushing her cheek in a small, comforting gesture. "You did. You're a natural leader, Y/N. You inspire me."

She felt a warmth spread through her at his words, the sincerity in his voice making her heart swell.

She leaned in, pressing a gentle kiss on his shoulder in silent appreciation.

He kissed the top of her head in return, his lips lingering there for a moment, the contact tender and soothing.

They fell into a comfortable silence again, just enjoying each other's presence.

The night had been so filled with energy and adrenaline, but now, in this quiet, intimate space, it was easy to let the calmness wash over them.

Yet, there was still something hanging between them-the tension, the curiosity, the pull of their connection with someone else.

Yoongi broke the silence this time, his voice laced with thoughtfulness.

"I keep thinking about Namjoon," he admitted quietly, his fingers tracing lazy circles on Y/N's arm. "We know there's a connection between us. I'm sure he felt it too, validated by the glances he kept throwing at us just as we did to him but it's like... he was conflicted, on edge. And I don't know why, or what it means."

Y/N nodded slowly, her fingers curling around his. "I've been thinking about him too. About how he kept avoiding us tonight. Do you think he's unsure of what all this means? Or maybe he already knows, but... he just doesn't want to face it?"

Yoongi's brow furrowed as he processed her words. "I think it's both. He seems to have that kind of aura, you know? Like he's still figuring things out. Maybe it's hard for him to admit what he feels."

Y/N let out a soft laugh, resting her cheek against his shoulder again. "I get it, though. I mean, I was exactly like that at first, right? Avoiding it all, not wanting to accept what we were feeling... It was hard to wrap my head around the idea of having a soulmate, especially told by an app, and moreso, multiple soulmates."

Yoongi chuckled softly, a low, amused sound. "Yeah, you were definitely in denial for a while. Pretending it wasn't happening, acting like it wasn't a big deal."

He paused, his fingers still brushing against her skin. "But here we are, and it's real. So, maybe Namjoon is just where we were-figuring out if this is something he's ready to embrace."