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

Chapter 42: Operation Sibling Love

Wacha, still sitting on her perch, glares.
"She's judging him," I whisper.

"I don't blame her," Yoongi mutters.

Taehyung huffs. "Well, I believe in you, Tan."

He presses a dramatic kiss to Yeontan's head before placing him in the bedroom.

We leave the door open just enough so that Wacha and Yeontan can see each other through the screen but not get close enough to fight.

Taehyung claps his hands. "Operation Sibling Love is a go."

Yoongi sighs. "I hate that you named it."

I lean against the doorframe, watching as Wacha's tail flicks and Yeontan tilts his head at her in curiosity.

"This is going to take time," I say, smiling as I wrap my arms around Taehyung's waist. "But they'll get there."

He hums, leaning back into me. "You really think so?"

Yoongi steps up beside us, resting a hand on Taehyung's lower back. "They don't have a choice. We're all stuck together."

Taehyung chuckles softly. "That includes me, right?"

Yoongi's fingers press gently into his back. "Especially you."

Taehyung's smile falters for a second, his expression turning soft, something unreadable flickering behind his eyes.

Then-

He exhales and nuzzles into my shoulder.
And just like that-

Everything feels okay.

Later, I'm curled up in bed, scrolling through my phone when I feel a weight shift beside me.

Taehyung flops down dramatically, sighing loudly.

I smirk. "You okay there, drama queen?"

"No," he mumbles, rolling onto his side to face me. "I just realized something terrible."

I set my phone down, amused. "And what is that?"

He grabs my hand, his eyes wide.
"I have zero skincare products here."

I gasp, playing along. "No."

He nods, solemn. "Yes."

Yoongi, walking out of the bathroom, raises an eyebrow. "What's happening?"

"Tae is having a crisis," I inform him"

Taehyung pouts. "My skin is suffering, hyung."

Yoongi sighs, sitting on the edge of the bed. "Then we'll go get your things tomorrow."

Taehyung blinks. "We will?"

Yoongi shrugs. "Yeah. You're staying, aren't you?"

A pause.

Then-

Taehyung swallows. "I-"

I reach for him, squeezing his hand. "Tae, this isn't temporary. I mean look at yoongi, his place probably has cobwebs"

I see yoongi glare at me as I wink at him

Tae looks between us.

His fingers tremble slightly in mine.

Yoongi sighs "Look you don't have to completely move in Tae, but this is your home now too"

I see Tae's eyes glisten with affection and something deeper like an acknowledgement, an acceptance.