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

Chapter 81: Under the Christmas Lights

Something in me cracks at that.

I reach for him, wrapping an arm around his waist and tugging him forward until he's pressed against me.

I bury my face in his shoulder, breathing him in, letting the warmth of his presence settle over me.

"Thank you," I murmur against his skin, pressing a kiss to his jaw before pulling back just enough to meet his gaze.

He's glowing, pleased, and when I lean in to kiss him, it's slow, unhurried-a quiet promise of gratitude.

When we part, Namjoon is already nudging a box toward me, dimples peeking out.

"Joonie's turn," Y/N murmurs beside me, her voice still thick with emotion.

I take the package, unwrapping it to reveal a sleek, premium ergonomic laptop stand and a wireless mechanical keyboard.

I run my fingers over the keys, pressing one experimentally. The feel is... perfect.

The resistance, the sound-it's been customized exactly to my typing style.

Namjoon watches me with knowing eyes.

"You spend too much time hunched over your laptop, hyung. If you're going to work constantly, at least do it comfortably."

I huff a quiet laugh, shaking my head.

"You really thought of everything."

"Of course," he murmurs, his fingers brushing against mine, lingering.

"You deserve comfort, too."

The next package is another external hard drive, but this one is different. My name is engraved on the surface, and when I plug it in, the first thing I see is a folder labeled 'For Us'.

Inside-poetry. Quiet confessions. Little musings about our love, our relationship.

I stare at the screen, swallowing thickly.

"You always listen," Namjoon says softly.

"You never ask for anything, hyung. I wanted you to have something of mine. Something just for you."

I close my eyes for a moment, swallowing.

Then I lean in, pressing a lingering kiss to his forehead, his temple, the corner of his mouth.

"Thank you, Joonie."

When we part, Jin hyung nudges me playfully.

"I hope you saved some love for me."

I smirk, shaking my head as I take his gift.

"Always."

Inside, I find an encrypted external SSD-top-of-the-line, military-grade security. I turn it over, running my fingers over the engraving.

"For the man who keeps us safe-both online and in life."

Hyung watches me, his smile softer now.

"You're always looking out for us, making sure everything is secure-our devices, our accounts, even our lives. It was about time someone made sure your work was safe, too."

I exhale sharply, emotions pressing against my ribs. "Hyung..."

He waves a hand. "There's more."

The second box contains a leather watch strap, sleek and refined. On the inside, barely noticeable unless you knew where to look, is a small engraving.

"Hyung's always got your back."

I press my lips together, something heavy settling in my throat.

Jin hyung just smiles, reaching out to cup my face, his thumb brushing over my cheek.