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

Chapter 23: Bears, Banter, and Bonding

Taehyung's POV

A few days after that whirlwind of excitement with Yoongi and Y/N, things felt different.

The buzzing energy of the past few days had settled into something warmer, more familiar.

The messages from Y/N and Yoongi continued to flow, and each one brought a smile to my face.

Our group chat was always active, filled with playful banter, quick check-ins, and the promise of more fun times ahead.

Today was no different, but before I got lost in the glow of their messages, I had to meet up with my best friend, Jiwon.

We'd planned to hit the gym together, as we always did.

As I pulled into the parking lot, my phone buzzed in my hand.

Y/N (Group Chat)
Take care at the gym, Taehyung! Don't overdo it and come back in one piece! 💪

Yoongi (Group Chat)
Don't drop any weights on your foot.

I grinned, knowing they were just messing with me. I quickly replied before heading into the gym.

Taehyung (Group Chat)
Of course! You know I never overdo it 😉 but the weights might be a little afraid of me today 😏 See you soon! 💪💥

I hit send and made my way inside to meet Jiwon.

"Yo! Jiwon!" I called out, spotting him by the weights area.

Jiwon looked up from his set and waved with a grin. "hey Tae! You ready to get these gains?"

"Always," I said, cracking my knuckles and flashing him a playful grin.

We moved toward the bench press area, settling in for our usual routine.

As we began our warm-up, Jiwon glanced at me, his usual teasing expression softening as he asked, "So, what's been going on? How's life treating you lately?"

I hesitated for a second, but the excitement was too much to hold back.

"Well, funny you ask," I said, finally feeling comfortable enough to share. "Sooooo I finally activated my profile"