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

Chapter 96: Where We Are Meant to Be

"That's okay," he says, chewing happily.

"I still really really like you."

My heart stutters for a second.
It's casual. Effortless.
But something about it feels real.

Joon groans. "Why don't I get that kind of affection?"

Jungkook smirks. "You want me to call you Noona too?"

Yoongi chokes on his coffee.

I burst into laughter as Namjoon sighs, dramatically placing a hand on his chest.

"I ask for affection, and I get this."

Jungkook, still chewing, leans over and rests his head on Joon's shoulder.

"There," he mumbles through a mouthful of the protein bar. "Better?"

Namjoon blinks, caught off guard.
Then his features soften.

"Yeah," he says, ruffling Jungkook's hair. "Better."

Yoongi, who's been watching the exchange from behind his desk, finally looks up from his laptop.

"What is this, a daycare? Did I agree to feed and babysit the youngest?"

Namjoon smirks, setting down the takeout bags he brought.

"Well, we all know you don't eat properly, so really, this lunch is for you too."

Yoongi narrows his eyes. "I eat just fine."

Joon gestures to the lone coffee cup on his desk. "That's from 8 AM."

"...It still counts."

Jungkook cackles, already diving into the food Joon brought.

"Hyung, I'm starting to think you survive on caffeine and spite."

Yoongi sighs from his desk. "Works so far, can we eat now?"

Jungkook jumps up and rushes to Yoongi hugging his back in the process.

"Hyung, you already know you're the best."

Yoongi stills then softens and scoffs. "Now I get affection?"

Jungkook grins, releasing Yoongi and flops himself between me and Joon on the couch.

"Hyung, you know I love you the most."

Yoongi rolls his eyes but doesn't argue.

Namjoon snorts. "Wow, so we're just ranking soulmates now?"

Jungkook leans against him, cozy and warm. "Obviously."

After Joon and Jungkook left, Yoongi and I continued working.

We were in a conference room with the LoveMap team reviewing Si woo and Jae's updates on the backend and wireframes when our lovely maknae decided to get cute again.

Jungkook (Group Chat)
Noona, I need another snack.

Y/N (Group Chat)
Jungkook, no. You had too much already.

Jungkook (Group Chat)
I'm dying.

Y/N (Group Chat)
You literally had lunch with us less than three hours ago.

Jungkook (Group Chat)
Exactly, That was hours ago. Plural. I am a growing boy.

Yoongi (Group Chat)
You're 26.

Jungkook (Group Chat)
And still growing.

Namjoon (Group Chat)
I think his stomach is just a black hole at this point.