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

Chapter 53: Between Boxes And Promises

Nope. She goes straight to Tae, rubbing against his legs.

Yoongi scowls. "I hate this cat."

Tae beams. "She loves me more."

I laugh, but then-Tae's smile softens as he looks at Yoongi.

And I watch as something unspoken passes between them.

Something quiet.
Something heavy.

Tae swallows, standing up with Yeontan still in his arms. "I'll see you tom at my apartment to help unload my boxes?"

Yoongi's features soften, just a little. "Yeah."

Tae nods, glancing at me. "And you, Noona?"

I feel a lump form in my throat. "Obviously."

Tae exhales, then steps forward-wrapping his arms around me in a tight, warm hug.

I squeeze back, burying my face into his soft sweatshirt. "Love you, bear cub."

Tae sniffles, hugging me tighter. "Love you, Noona."

When we pull away, he turns to Yoongi-almost hesitant.

But Yoongi doesn't give him the chance to overthink it.

He tugs Tae in for a hug, gripping his shoulder firmly.

Yoongi doesn't do words.

But this?
This is enough.

Tae melts into it, clinging just a little longer than usual before stepping back.

And then, just like that-he's walking toward his moving truck with Yeontan in his arms, giving us one last pout before climbing inside.

Yoongi exhales, pinching the bridge of his nose before grabbing his own keys.

I glance at him. "You okay?"

He hums, tucking his hands into his pockets. "Guess I'll find out."

I step forward, reaching for his sleeve. "Three months."

He glances down at me-eyes tired, but warm.

Then, finally, a small smirk.
"Three months," he repeats.

And then-he leans down, pressing giving me a sweet gentle lingering kiss before stepping away.

I watch as he climbs into his car.
He pulls out of the driveway, and I stand there until both their cars disappear.

The apartment is silent.

Wacha whines, looking up at me.

I let out a breath, bending down to scoop her into my arms. "I know, little girl."

She nudges my cheeks.

I sigh.

Three months.
We can do this.

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If yesterday was bittersweet, today is just... chaotic.

Taehyung's apartment is an explosion of boxes, half-unpacked bags, and one comically massive teddy bear sitting dead center in the living room like some kind of guardian deity.

Yoongi is standing in front of it now, arms crossed, staring up at it like it personally offends him.

"This thing is bigger than your couch."

Tae, kneeling on the floor with Yeontan curled up beside him, glares. "You won it for me, Hyung. Be nice."

Yoongi scoffs. "I didn't think you'd actually bring it everywhere."