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

Chapter 22: Laughter and Longing

Taehyung's POV

The morning sunlight sneaks through the curtains, spilling onto the floor and wrapping around me like a warm, soft blanket.

I stretch my arms wide, feeling every inch of my body wake up, as if the day is already bursting with possibilities.

There's just something about mornings that makes me feel like anything can happen, like everything is fresh and new again.

It's like a little adventure starting right there.

Today is no different.

I give an exaggerated stretch, a dramatic yawn escaping me as I let out a little "ahhh," feeling every part of me coming to life.

My room feels so peaceful, but my mind is already buzzing with excitement for what's to come.

As my eyes sweep across the room, my gaze lands on the giant plush teddy bear Yoongi won for me at the amusement park, sitting innocently on the chair across from my bed.

The moment I see it, a smile tugs at my lips, pulling me into a soft, fond memory of yesterday.

That day spent with Yoongi and Y/N at the amusement park is still fresh in my mind, and it's impossible not to think about it when I see that bear.

I can almost hear the sounds of laughter, feel the breeze of the rides, and see Y/N's bright smile, full of excitement.

Yoongi had been right there beside us, calm and composed, always steady, even in the chaos of amusement park lines.

It was a perfect day, and I couldn't help but feel like it was all meant to be.

I recall the Ferris wheel ride, a moment of sheer intensity of my feelings and thoughts were at that time. And it was Yoongi who grounded me.

The way he had reassured me, so effortlessly cool and calm, yet with a gentleness that made me feel safe.

There was this quiet strength about him, this unspoken confidence that had me mesmerized.

And then, the way he won that bear for me, with that smile that had me feeling like the luckiest person alive.

It was such a sweet gesture, and somehow, it felt more meaningful than it probably should have.

That bear is quickly becoming my favorite thing-just because Yoongi had won it for me.

But it's not just the bear itself. It's the warmth of the moments attached to it, the fun we had, the laughter shared, the connection that started to form.

I can still hear Yoongi's quiet chuckle as we struggled to fit the bear into the car after the amusement park, teasing each other the whole time.

We had no idea how big it was until we tried to cram it in, and I remember the struggle, both of us maneuvering the giant stuffed bear, trying to squeeze it into the back seat of the car.

I could hear Y/N's gentle laughter from the front, teasing us with, "You guys didn't think it was going to fit, did you?"

Her laughter was warm and soft, and I couldn't help but smile, feeling a little embarrassed, but also so happy that we were all together, sharing such a ridiculous but fun moment.

The whole situation was so ridiculous, but the joy and ease of it made it unforgettable.

Yoongi's calm demeanor never wavered, even as the bear stubbornly refused to cooperate.

He just smiled and laughed softly, his eyes sparkling with amusement.

There was something about the way he handled the whole situation that made me appreciate him even more, the way he made everything seem so natural, no stress, just laughter.