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

Chapter 57: Coffee, Chaos, & Love

Tae leaned his head against my shoulder.

Joon exhaled softly, and Jin Oppa-Jin Oppa looked at me with something warm, something understanding.

Jiwon's dad nodded, voice gentle but firm.

"It's not easy, being the center that holds everything steady. We see it, Y/N. We know how much you give."

Jiwon's mom hummed in agreement.

"And we're so proud of you, sweetheart. For staying strong. For loving them the way you do."

I swallowed hard, emotion building in my chest. "I-I just love them," I murmured.

"It's easy."

Namjoon smiled at that, his dimples appearing. "Still. It means something."

Tae nuzzled closer. "We'd be lost without you, Noona."

Jiwon snorted. "God, you're so soft for her."

Yoongi smirked. "Says the guy who clings to his mom like a koala."

Jiwon gasped. "How dare you."

His mom just cackled.

Jiwon's dad let the laughter settle before speaking again, his tone warm and full of quiet strength.

"Keep loving each other," he said.

"Keep being strong for each other. This fight isn't over, but if you stay together-if you keep holding on-you'll make it through."

We all nodded.

Tae sat up slightly, grinning now. "And we'll get to see you again soon, right?"

Jiwon's mom beamed. "Oh, of course! You all have to come over for dinner soon. We need to meet Namjoon in person, and I need to feed all of you properly."

Namjoon chuckled. "I'd love that."

Jin Oppa smirked. "She's not going to let you leave without at least three extra servings."

Jiwon's dad nodded. "He's right."

Jiwon grinned. "And I get to bully all of you in person. This is perfect."

Yoongi groaned. "Great. Can't wait."

I just laughed, squeezing Tae's hand, my heart full.

We weren't just soulmates.
We were family.
And we were going to be okay.

And then-

Jiwon's mom narrowed her eyes playfully. "Are you eating well?"

Yoongi blinked
Joon cleared his throat.
Jin Oppa snickered.
Tae giggled.

I groaned. "Why are mothers everywhere the same?"

Jiwon's mom just cackled.

Jiwon's dad watched all of this, shaking his head with a fond expression before finally turning to Tae, his voice soft but firm.

"I'm proud of you, son."

Tae froze.

And then-very slowly-he melted.

Into Joon's side. Into Yoongi's hand on his knee. Into my grip on his wrist. And then looks at Jin gentle, knowingly.

Tae looks at Jiwon's dad on screen and smiles, his voice barely above a whisper

"Thank you, Appa."

Silence settled.
Warm. Steady. Real.

Yoongi exhaled deeply beside me, his fingers tapping lightly against his knee.