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

Chapter 95: The Moment We Collide

And still-still-I could feel it.

The pull.

That unmistakable thread between us, like the universe was humming quietly in the background.

yes. yes. yes.

"Hi," I said, standing first, my voice shaking slightly. "Thank you for coming."

Tae stood up next. Slowly. Carefully.

"Kook," he whispered.

Jungkook's throat bobbed. "Tae hyung."

A pause.
And then-

Taehyung launched forward, throwing his arms around Jungkook's neck like he'd been waiting his whole life to do it.

Jungkook caught him midair, stumbling back a step, and they just held each other.

Trembling. Breathless.

"I'm sorry," Jungkook choked, burying his face in Tae's neck.

"I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry, I-"

Tae shook his head over and over, tears streaming down his cheeks.

"Don't. Don't. It's okay. You're here. That's all that matters."

And just like that, the tension shattered.

Taehyung pulled back from Jungkook slowly, still trembling, still holding his hand when he looked up-and saw him.

Hoseok.

Their eyes met.

And it was like watching two stars recognize each other in a crowded sky.

Hoseok smiled gently, almost shyly.
"Hi, Taehyung."

Tae's breath hitched.

"You're Hoseok hyung."

Hoseok's eyes sparkled. "I am."

There was a beat of silence. Just the two of them caught in something timeless.

And then-Tae moved forward, arms out, cautious but full of wonder.

Hoseok didn't hesitate.
He met him halfway.

They embraced like a memory finally fulfilled.

Taehyung's voice broke.

"Thank you. For loving him. For bringing him back. Thank you for coming and being here with us."

Hoseok clutched him tighter.

"Thank you... for surviving. For being you. For accepting us both."

Taehyung pulled back, cheeks wet, but smiling now.

"Can I... call you Hoseok hyung?"

Hoseok laughed, radiant.

"I was hoping you would call me that but you can call me Hobi"

Tae giggled, bright and breathless.

"Hi, Hobi hyung."

"Hi, baby bear,"

Hoseok whispered back, and Taehyung blinked, startled.

"You know?"

"I've heard all about you from Kook,"

Hobi said, eyes soft. "I already very much like you."

Tae covered his face, groaning dramatically.

"Oh God, I'm gonna cry again-"