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

Chapter 20: Tease, Tension, and Tenderness

He leaned in closer, as if sharing a secret, his voice dropping to a more intimate tone. "It's the way the sweetness mixes with the chewy boba. It's a perfect balance, just like... some things in life."

My cheeks flushed at the implication, and Yoongi, ever the observer, shot me an amused look.

Taehyung's charm was impossible to ignore, and I could feel a warm spark between us.

We all ordered, and as we sat down with our drinks and food, the conversation flowed effortlessly.

Taehyung wasn't just a flirt-he was genuinely interested in both of us, soaking in every word we said.

His flirtation with me was playful, his compliments sincere and frequent, making my heart skip every time he addressed me directly.

But when it came to Yoongi, Taehyung's energy shifted.

There was a clear attraction there-something magnetic between the two of them.

Taehyung tried his best to impress Yoongi, subtly fidgeting in his seat, his eyes always drawn to him, like he couldn't get enough of him.

Yoongi noticed, of course.

He wasn't oblivious.

And to my surprise, Yoongi didn't just brush it off; he seemed to nurture it.

He found ways to care for Taehyung, like when Taehyung knocked over his drink by accident, Yoongi was quick to grab a napkin and gently clean it up without hesitation.

"Careful there, Taehyung," Yoongi teased, his hand lingering on Taehyung's arm in a way that was almost protective.

Taehyung's eyes lit up at the attention, a soft smile playing at his lips as he glanced at Yoongi, clearly flattered by his nurturing gesture.

Meanwhile, I was caught up in my own attraction to Taehyung.

There was something about his openness, his unabashed charm, that made me feel special in a way I couldn't quite describe.

He was an enigma, full of fire and playfulness, and I couldn't help but find myself drawn to him more and more as the evening wore on.

At one point, I reached out to brush some of Wacha's fur off of Yoongi's shirt-an unconscious gesture of affection, but one that didn't go unnoticed.

Taehyung's gaze softened as he watched the way Yoongi and I interacted.

It wasn't jealousy.

It was something else, a warmth that filled the air.

"You two are just too cute," Taehyung said, his voice laced with affection, not jealousy at all.

"I love seeing how comfortable you are with each other." I smiled, grateful for his understanding, and Yoongi gave a small chuckle, the usual tension in his shoulders easing as he relaxed into the moment.

The hours flew by, the conversation never once dipping into awkwardness.

We laughed, shared stories, and bonded in ways that felt so natural, so right.

It was like we were meant to be here, meant to meet.

As we finished our bubble teas and snacks, we stood up, ready to leave.

The three of us, a little light-headed from the sweetness of the drinks and the warmth of each other's company, walked out of the shop together.

Yoongi locked eyes with me, his smile soft, before looking at Taehyung, who was practically bouncing with excitement.