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

Chapter 81: Under the Christmas Lights

When I lift the lid, my breath catches.

A set of rare, artisan-blended watercolors-each one labeled with a name that tugs at my heartstrings.

"Winter Dawn."
"Seoul Glow."
"Cherry Blossom Sky."

Every single one... a place we've been. A memory we've shared.

My throat tightens as I look up at Joonie hyung, who watches me with that soft, knowing smile of his.

"There's more," he murmurs.

I blink rapidly, my hands trembling as I reach for the second box.

A high-end digital art tablet, sleek and lightweight, perfect for traveling.

The moment I turn it on, my heart stops.

The wallpaper-A photo of us. But edited in a dreamy, painterly style, like something out of a fairytale.

And when I open the files, I see art references. Preloaded images of the places we've visited, little notes from Joon hyung tucked into each one.

I cover my mouth with my hand, overwhelmed. "Hyung..."

"I want you to paint our adventures," he says softly. "So even when we're apart, you'll always have color."

I don't even hesitate. I lunge at him, wrapping my arms around his neck as I knock him back into the pillows.

He laughs, his arms coming around me effortlessly.

"Thank you," I whisper against his ear, pressing my face into his neck.

"I love you."

His arms tighten around me.

"I love you too, baby bear."

I pull away, wiping at my eyes with my sleeve.

But before I can fully recover, Jin hyung is already pushing a new package into my hands.

"Hyung's turn."

I sniffle and nod, tearing it open.

A thick, warm coat. Tailored perfectly to my style-sleek but cozy, the kind of thing that will keep me warm no matter where I go.

I smile. "Oh, this is perfect, hyung."

"There's more." He winks.

I tilt my head, digging into the box until I find-A handwritten contract.

I squint, reading it out loud.

"I, Kim Seokjin, hereby declare that Kim Taehyung shall always be my baby."

My mouth drops open.

Jin hyung grins, tilting his head.

"Sign at the bottom."

I wail. "Hyuuuung!"

Everyone bursts into laughter as Jin hyung pulls me into his arms, pressing a dramatic kiss to my cheek.

"Now you legally can't complain when I baby you," he teases, rubbing my back as I melt into his embrace.

I just huff against his shoulder, clutching the coat and contract to my chest.

"Love you," I mumble.

Jin hyung presses another kiss to my forehead. "I know, baby bear."

He reaches beside him, suddenly pulling out another envelope and handing it to me.

I blink. "Hyung?"

His smile softens. "Just open it."

I tear it open carefully, my breath catching as I pull out a VIP art museum and exhibit membership.