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

Chapter 80: Love, Laughter & Liquor

Jin oppa has already shifted, leaning down to wake the others with the same tender affection.

Yoongi stirs first, a quiet grumble escaping him as Jin oppa smooths back his tousled hair and presses a kiss just above his brow.

"Hyung," Yoongi mumbles, voice still thick with sleep.

Oppa chuckles softly. "Come on, love."

Joon, curled up beside Yoongi, barely moves when Jin oppa strokes his jawline with a gentle touch.

Instead, he sighs, then shifts closer, pressing a sleepy, lingering kiss to Oppa's wrist before nuzzling into the warmth of his palm.

Jin oppa lets out an affectionate hum, utterly endeared, as he cradles Joon's face for a moment.

And I?
I melt.

The sight of Jin oppa's effortless love-so natural, so infinite-stirs something deep in my chest, something that tightens and expands all at once.

This is home.

A sudden burst of excitement shatters the quiet, a high-pitched voice squealing from inside the cabin.

"Hyuuuuungs! Noonaaaa! It's 5 mins until midnight!!"

Tae's voice is a mix of pure joy and impatience, his words barely audible over the sound of Yeontan's frantic barks.

The little dog is circling inside, his nails clicking against the wooden floor as he darts back and forth between the door and Taehyung, as if personally ensuring that we all get inside in time.

Jin oppa chuckles as he straightens, casting me one last fond glance before standing.

"I think we better hurry before our bear cub explodes."

With groggy murmurs and sleep-dazed movements, we all stretch and shake off the lingering heaviness of sleep, the cold air finally nudging us fully awake.

Together, we step inside the cabin.
And it's magic.

The warmth of the heater embraces us immediately, a sharp contrast to the winter chill outside.

The cabin glows with the soft twinkle of Christmas lights draped along the walls, reflecting off the deep mahogany floors and rustic wooden beams.

The scent of cinnamon, pine, and something sweet lingers in the air, wrapping around us like the coziest of embraces.

But the best part?

Taehyung-completely lost in his own world of excitement.

He's perched beside the Christmas tree, arms wrapped around a plush teddy bear, his entire face glowing with the kind of pure, uninhibited happiness that makes my chest swell.

"Come on, come on, come on!!" he exclaims, practically bouncing where he sits.

Yeontan, still caught in the thrill of it all, zips between Tae and us, barking excitedly like he's trying to personally escort us over to the tree.

And Wacha-ever the elegant one-simply saunters in a slow, deliberate circle before settling down right in front of the tree, curling her tail neatly around herself as if saying, I belong here too.

The sight of it all-our tiny, wonderful family gathered together, surrounded by love and warmth-makes my heart feel impossibly full.

"Merry Christmas," I breathe, eyes shining as I look around at them all.

And one by one, it echoes back to me.

"Merry Christmas, Aein," Oppa murmurs, pulling me into a warm embrace, pressing a soft kiss to my temple.

"Merry Christmas, babe," Namjoon grins, squeezing my hand before pressing a lingering kiss to my cheek.

"Merry Christmas, Jagi," Yoongi hums, tilting my chin up just enough to press his lips to my forehead, his touch so gentle it sends warmth all the way down to my toes.

Taehyung, still cradling his teddy bear, beams as he launches himself at all of us, wrapping his arms around our shoulders in a loose but heartfelt hug.

"Best Christmas ever," he declares, eyes sparkling.

We all laugh, exchanging more kisses-on cheeks, foreheads, lips-before turning our attention to the two fluffy additions to our family.

Yeontan and Wacha, now both sitting side by side like they, too, are part of the festivities, receive an abundance of pets, scratches, and even soft kisses on their little heads.

And then, like the true chaos gremlin he is, Tae claps his hands together.

"Okay! Presents!!"

Jin oppa, ever the perfect host, raises a hand to reel us all in.

"One at a time, please! We do this properly."

Tae groans dramatically but doesn't argue.

Instead, he grins, practically vibrating with excitement as he gestures toward the neatly wrapped gifts under the tree.

"Y/N first," Jin oppa announces, his warm gaze settling on me. "Go on, aein."

A flicker of anticipation rushes through me as I lower myself to the floor, fingers reaching for the first present addressed to me.

Around me, my soulmates watch with eager eyes, their love and excitement wrapping around me like the coziest of blankets.

And as I gently slide my fingers under the wrapping, I can't help but smile.

Because even though the night outside is frozen in winter's grasp-here, in this cabin, with them-everything is warm.