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

Chapter 22: Laughter and Longing

The edit I'm working on is complicated-lots of angles, tricky transitions-but my mind keeps wandering back to the two of them.

My thoughts drift to that saturday again, the way the light had glinted off Yoongi's eyes when we were sitting at the café, him teasing me about not being able to get through the line for bubble tea because I was too busy chatting with Y/N.

And then the little look he'd given me when we shared a laugh together. It was brief, but it had made my heart race in a way I hadn't expected.

Yoongi, with his effortlessly cool demeanor, had a way of making me feel at ease.

The way he spoke, the calmness in his voice-it grounded me in a way that made me feel safe and comfortable.

It's a strange thing to admit, but there's something magnetic about him. His presence is... powerful in the most understated way.

I remember when he'd reached over to grab my hand to help me steady myself when I almost tripped over a curb.

It had been a simple thing, just a gesture, but it felt... different. Special, even.

Then there was Y/N-she had this natural way of pulling me in without even trying.

The way she looked at me with that soft smile when we were talking about something silly, like our favorite types of bubble tea or the best snacks to have while watching movies.

Every time we talked, I felt like she was genuinely interested in my thoughts and feelings, and not just because she had to be, but because she wanted to be.

That's something I've always craved in my relationships.

I realized then, even though I've known them for such a short time, it's the easiest thing to be around them.

The conversation flows effortlessly, and there's no awkwardness, no need to try to impress.

There's just this connection that I can't quite put into words, but it feels real.

It's deep, something that runs beneath the surface in a way that doesn't need to be defined yet.

I hear my phone buzz again, pulling me from my thoughts. I eagerly check the new messages.

I let out a deep breath, snapping myself out of my thoughts just as my phone buzzes again.

I grab it, excited to see a new message pop up in the group chat.

Y/N (Group Chat)
Okay, Taehyung, we'll let you take the bear home again.

Y/N (Group Chat)
Yoongi's worried you might need it 🤭

Y/N (Group Chat)
Also, Yoongi's been trying to plan a surprise for you, so don't ask him about it!! It's top secret! 🙃

Yoongi (Group Chat)
Y/N...thanks for ruining the surprise

Y/N (Group Chat)
Oops I thought I sent that one personally!! I'm dead. Help me taehyung!!

Yoongi (Group Chat)
.... You're lucky you're cute.

Yoongi (Group Chat)
Taehyung, just act surprised when it happens.

I chuckle, my heart warming at the thought of them planning something for me.

How can they be so darn cute!!

I quickly type a response, keeping the vibe light and playful.

Taehyung (Group Chat)
Well, now I'm even more excited for this surprise 😏

Taehyung (Group Chat)
Okay, I'll pretend like I'm shocked when it happens!

Taehyung (Group Chat)
Can't wait to see what you two have up your sleeves 💕

Taehyung (Group Chat)
PS: don't kill y/n, yoongi!!!!

I hit send, feeling that familiar warmth spread through me as I think about how lucky I am to have these two people in my life.

Honestly, I don't know what's going to happen next, but for the first time in a long time, I'm okay with that.

I'm excited, even.

What I have with Yoongi and Y/N feels like it's growing into something real-not just a friendship, but something deeper, something special.

I feel like I'm right where I'm supposed to be, and I'm not about to let go of that.

And then it hits me-while my feelings for Yoongi are clear, my feelings for Y/N are just as strong.

It's not a competition between them.

It's not about feeling left out or wanting something for myself. it's about the three of us, building something together, adding to this beautiful dynamic that's already in place.

I think what makes this work so well is the respect we all have for each other's feelings and space.

Yoongi and Y/N are already a couple, and while that might be new to me, I'm not jealous at all.

I can't quite explain why but I actually adore the bond they share an the relationship and intimacy they have for each other, the way they get each other in a way that's so unique.

There's something beautiful about it, something that feels pure.

I've never felt an ounce of jealousy, not once.

Instead, I feel this overwhelming sense of gratitude-gratitude for finding two people who are so easy to connect with, so easy to love.

It's a feeling that's both strange and comforting.

I can't help but wonder if this is what soulmates feel like.

To be surrounded by people who are kind, understanding, and who just get you.

I don't know what's going to come of this connection between the three of us, but I'm excited to find out.

I'm not expecting anything, but I'm hoping, more than anything, that we continue to build something beautiful.

Together.

As I continue my work, the idea of future adventures with Yoongi and Y/N keeps me energized.

No matter what happens, I know this connection is special, and I'm ready to see where it leads.

Life feels like it's starting to align in ways I never imagined.