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

Chapter 56: Warfare & Warm Hands

The café was warm, cozy, and smelled like fresh pastries and vanilla.

As soon as we stepped inside, Jin Oppa exhaled happily, rubbing his hands together.

"Finally. I was starting to think we'd never escape the cold."

Tae, his nose pink from the wind, dropped into a seat, his bear plopping onto his lap. "I never want to go outside again."

Namjoon chuckled, already heading toward the counter. "I'll order."

We gave him the desserts we wanted and before any of us could even think about calling out our drink requests, Namjoon waved a hand over his shoulder.

"Don't bother-I already know."

I blinked. "Wait, what?"

Yoongi raised an eyebrow. "You already-"

And then it clicked.

Namjoon, without hesitation, rattled off our orders to the barista-perfectly.

"One iced Americano with a shot of oat milk-one matcha latte, extra honey-one hot chocolate with whipped cream and cinnamon-another hot chocolate, make it dark with a hint of honey..."

He pauses, exhales loud and then bites his lips before continuing the orders.

Pure relief and happiness laced in his tone like he has been waiting to say the words for a long time

"....And finally..." he exhales once again and smiles.

"One black with a shot of vanilla, make it hot please. Thank you"

Silence.

Jin Oppa stared at him, his mouth gaping, utterly stunned.

Tae's mouth dropped.

Yoongi blinked. "Did you just-"

Joon preened at Yoongi like it's the most obvious thing in the world

"I know you like hot dark chocolate with honey instead of coffee after a savory soup. And I know what Tae and Nooona always orders. Ofcourse, I remember."

The three of us smile at him feeling warmth, appreciating the gesture and love.

And then like clockwork our heads snap at Jin Oppa's still shocked face and then back to Joon as he was now facing the counter again.

The three of us held each other's hands tight, waiting impatiently and anticipating for an explanation from Joon in knowing Jin Oppa's order.

Namjoon, unbothered, handed over his card and turned back toward us.

And then in a move that surprises us all-
Joon looks at Jin Oppa with a small gentle smile that held so much meaning.

"Did you think I would ever forget?"

The three of us turned immediately toward Jin Oppa, watching as his ears-and his neck-turned red.

"Oh my god," Tae whispered.

I gasped dramatically, covering my mouth, excitement and giddiness in my chest.

"Aaaaahhhh!!! Kilig!!!!! Omg!!!!! That was so sweeeeet!!!" I squealed and swooned, I felt like was about to cry.

"And did all of you see that? Did you see Oppa's ears?" I added, unable to contain my excitement as I repeatedly slap Yoongi's arms and squeezing Tae's hands, the bear cup holding a squeal, almost looking like he was about to jump.

Yoongi unbothered with my excited assault at his arms looks at Joon impressed before smirks at Jin Oppa. "Hyung, you're blushing."

Oppa swatted at us. "Shut up, you children."

Namjoon, still standing at the counter, grinned.

And that?
That made Jin's face even redder.

Tae wheeze-laughed into his bear. "Oh my god, this is everythiiinnggggg!!!!" he finally squealed

"Hyung, this is the best day of my life." Tae swoons at Jin as he leans into me for stability.

Oppa glared at him. "You are the worst."

Namjoon shook his head fondly, picking up our drinks. "You're all ridiculous.

But even as he said it, his gaze lingered on Jin-for more than a second.

Noticed.
Noted.

Tae turned toward me, whispering excitedly, "They're warming up."

I grinned feeling the same excitement, whispering back, "It's happening."

Yoongi shakes his head, smiling "That definitely woke me up from my food coma."

Jin Oppa groaned. "I swear, I will leave all of you here."

Yoongi hummed. "No, you won't."

Jin Oppa huffed.
But he didn't deny it.

We settled into a booth near the window, the warm café light casting a soft glow around us.

For a few moments, no one spoke.
We just... existed.

Sipped our drinks, let the warmth seep into our bones, let the comfort of each other settle.

Namjoon, who had been the first to get his drink, glanced at Yoongi's cup. "To be honest I didn't expect for you to be a Hot chocolate guy"

Yoongi shrugged. "I'm not, but just like you said I crave for something sweet after a savory soup"

Namjoon smirked. "Cute."

Yoongi immediately took a large sip, refusing to acknowledge the heat creeping up his ears.

Tae snickered. "Hyung, you're-"

Yoongi kicked him under the table.
Tae yelped.

Jin Oppa sighed. "This is why I drink black coffee."

A few minutes later, Yoongi pulled out his phone, frowning. "Why do I have fifty messages?"

Tae blinked, pulling out his own phone-then gasped. "Jiwon spammed me."

I unlocked my phone, immediately seeing multiple messages from my family, and then Dara, Yeona, and the LoveMap team.

Joon oon snorted. "Dara spammed me too."

Jin Oppa getting obviously annoyed as he checked his phone. "Yeah? Well she even called me, like ten times"

Tae wheeze-laughed. "Oh my god."

Oppa groaned, rubbing his temples. "She kept asking how the meeting went and how you guys are. Why is she like this?"

Yoongi chuckled. "Because she enjoys making your life difficult."

Namjoon smirked, sipping his coffee. "She does love to torture you."

Oppa glares at Namjoon "She's the same with you, you know."

Namjoon snickers holding his hands up in defense "I never said she wasn't"

I giggled, scrolling through my messages. "My entire team is freaking out."

Yoongi hummed. "Same."

Tae, who had been typing furiously, suddenly perked up. "I should call Jiwon."

I smiled. "Do it."

A second later, Tae pressed the call button-then beamed.

"They're picking up!"

And just like that, the screen lit up-Jiwon and his parents appearing on the other end, their smiles wide, their love radiating through the screen.

And suddenly-
This night felt even more complete.