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

Chapter 20: Tease, Tension, and Tenderness

He looked like an angel.

He wore a loose, oversized white hoodie with a tattered design that was both simple and effortlessly stylish, and his warm, inviting boxy smile was enough to make anyone feel at home.

But what really caught my attention was the way his energy seemed to fill the entire space the moment he saw us.

He was alive-the kind of person who didn't just exist in a room, but owned it.

My heart skipped a beat as I felt Yoongi's presence shift beside me, his posture straightening slightly as we both took in Taehyung's radiant energy.

And then, before either of us could say anything, Taehyung bounded toward us.

His steps were fast, eager, like a kid who couldn't contain their excitement.

The next moment, he was standing right in front of us, his arms already open as if we were the long-lost friends he'd been waiting to embrace.

He pulled me into a tight hug first, the warmth of his body radiating through me as I laughed in surprise.

The scent of his cologne-a hint of musk and something fresh-surrounded me, and I felt a rush of heat spread through me at the unexpected intimacy.

Taehyung's arms were strong around me, but there was a softness in his embrace, a kind of tenderness that immediately put me at ease.

"I'm so glad to finally meet you!" he said, his voice low and velvety, with an undertone of affection that made my chest flutter.

Before I could respond, he was already turning to Yoongi, pulling him into a hug too, much to my surprise.

Yoongi froze for a second, caught off guard by Taehyung's sudden embrace.

But to my shock, he didn't pull away.

Instead, Yoongi's arms came around Taehyung, accepting the embrace with a warmth that mirrored the openness Taehyung had shown.

There was a certain tenderness in Yoongi's touch that surprised me-he wasn't a stranger to affection, but this felt... different.

"I didn't expect that," I murmured with amusement, watching as Taehyung pulled away with that boxy smile.

His eyes sparkled as he looked at both of us, clearly thrilled with the connection.

"You two are even more perfect in person,"

Taehyung grinned, his gaze lingering between us. "I swear, I've been counting the days to meet you."

Yoongi smirked, his usual cool demeanor never faltering. "Yeah, I'm sure we're just sooooo exciting."

I couldn't help but smile at the banter.

Taehyung's energy was infectious, and Yoongi's playful teasing only added to the magnetic pull between all three of us.

As we made our way to the table, Taehyung kept glancing at us, his eyes full of admiration.

The moment felt like it was unfolding in slow motion.

He was so easy to be around-his enthusiasm contagious, but his flirtation directed right at me, his eyes lingering just a little longer when he caught my gaze.

"Y/N, what are you getting?" he asked, leaning slightly toward me, a mischievous glint in his eyes.

"You have to try the original milk tea with extra boba. I promise it's the best."
I raised an eyebrow, teasing, "I think that's your go-to, Taehyung. What makes it so special?"