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

Chapter 34: Dinners & Existential Crisis

I hesitate for a second before opening it, my heart already beating a little faster.

Taehyung (Group Chat)
Actually, there's been something I've been wanting to ask for a while.

I pause, rereading the words. He's never started a message like this before. My fingers tighten around my phone as I continue.

Taehyung (Group Chat)
Even though I love our group dates so much, even though I love spending time with you both and our time together -us three is so special to me, and that I would want nothing more than be with the two of you, together.

I swallow, glancing up at Yoongi, who's already looking at me. His brows are slightly furrowed, like he can sense the shift in the air.

Taehyung (Group Chat)
I've been thinking a lot and I want to do something special for the three of us, something different.

There's a pause. No new messages come in. I stare at the chat, waiting, wondering if Tae is still typing.

My heart clenches. Is he nervous? He must be. He never takes this long between texts.

Just as I'm about to type something-maybe a reassurance, maybe just to let him know we're here-three dots appear. He's typing again.

Taehyung (Group Chat)
I was wondering If I can ask each of you on a one-on-one date. Just me and yoongi hyung and then me and y/n noona. No group settings, this time.

I exhale, realizing I had been holding my breath.

No group settings. Just him and me. Just him and Yoongi.

The weight of his words settles in my chest, warm and heavy.

Taehyung (Group Chat)
I know this might be a little sudden, but it's important. I want to get to know you both better individually, on a deeper level. Would that be okay?

My heart skips a beat at his message, and I glance up at Yoongi, who's already looking at me, a surprised but excited look on his face.

We share a brief, quiet moment, both of us feeling the weight of what Taehyung is asking.

Yoongi's voice is low and teasing as he leans closer to me, making sure no one else can overhear. "A one-on-one date with Tae, huh? Do you think he's trying to get closer to us? This could be... interesting."

I try to suppress my excitement but fail miserably, a wide smile spreading across my face. "I mean, it feels right, doesn't it? Spending some one-on-one time with him sounds amazing."

Yoongi's eyes flicker to my lips before his hand brushes gently over mine, fingers grazing along my skin as if to keep the growing electricity between us from dissipating. "Are you already picturing the date?" he teases, his voice laced with a playful edge.

I laugh softly, a flutter in my stomach. "Maybe... but I don't know, Yoongs. He's never asked us like this before. Do you think he's-"

"Serious?" Yoongi finishes for me, a hint of uncertainty in his voice. "Yeah. But I think it's a good thing. I don't want to scare him off either, so maybe we should just let him lead."

My heart leaps at the thought of Taehyung wanting to get closer, especially when both Yoongi and I have been drawn to him like moths on a light bulb.

The idea of us being alone with him, each of us getting a moment to connect without the usual distractions... It feels like the perfect next step.

I smile at Yoongi, feeling the warmth of his touch still lingering on my hand. "You're right. Let him lead. But... I'm really excited, Yoongs. It feels like it could be something special."