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

Chapter 33: A Bear Cub's Dillema

Taehyung freezes for a moment, before bursting into laughter. "No, no! You'll never catch me singing again in front of you two!"

I smirk at Yoongi. "Are you really going to call him out like that?"

Yoongi shrugs, a glint of amusement in his eyes. "I'm just saying, we've got a secret weapon here, and I think it's time we bring it to the surface."

Taehyung groans, his face flushed bright red. "You guys are the worst!"

"I think it's cute," I tease, chuckling. "But we'll let you off the hook-for now."

"Thank you," Taehyung sighs dramatically, throwing himself back against the couch in mock relief.

The room falls into a comfortable silence once more, this time lighter, filled with the soft hum of a peace that wasn't there before.

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Taehyung's POV

It's been 2 weeks since our safari date and the night of that talk about our other soulmates and to be honest, everything feels lighter.

We've been hanging out almost every day since then, going on brunches and dinners, staying in each of our apartments after work just to hang out.

Noona and hyung have also started to be more physically affectionate with me, hugs here and there, and then some small but warm touches, even holding my hand from time to time.

My heart still flutters every time I think about the giraffes and the way Y/N noona laughed when the lion yawned right in front of us.

Yoongi hyung, despite his usual cool demeanor, had a twinkle in his eye the whole time, especially when noona looked at him with that bright, loving gaze of hers.

The way they are with each other-it's something I can't quite describe, but it's beautiful. It makes my chest warm and my stomach flip.

And then there's me, caught somewhere in between the two of them, still figuring out what this all means.

I'm not complaining, though. Not at all.

I'm genuinely happy. It's just that, the more time I spend with them, the more I realize I've been seeing them not just as my soulmates, but also as people I'm really into-as in, deeply attracted to them.

The pull between us feels undeniable, especially with Hyung's quiet protectiveness, his teasing little grins, and the way Noona's smile lights up a room.

I've been smitten with them both from just meeting them on our first date, my attachment to the giant bear a clear testament of that.

but lately... I can't ignore the sparks that fly when we're together.

The tension between us has been building, slowly, but I haven't done anything about it.

Maybe I'm nervous, or maybe I'm just waiting for the right moment.

It's hard to put into words, but the fact is, I really like them both-romantically.

I wake up with a smile on my face, stretching my arms out wide.

The world feels good today. It's a bright, sunny morning, and I've got a feeling today is going to be amazing.

The first thing I do when I sit up in bed is grab my phone. There's a message from noona.

Y/N (Private to Taehyung)
Good morning, my bear cub! How are you today? 🐻💕

I grin at the message. Bear cub? That's what they calls me now, and it's kind of perfect.