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

Chapter 103: Where Gravity Turns to Poetry

"I'm not sure," Tae says seriously. "But I will thrive."

Everyone perks up.

"Hyun-his manager-is really chill. Very excited about the project. Said Jimin's been watching my stuff for years. Apparently, he was fangirling."

Jungkook throws his arms in the air. "I knew it. Artists recognize artists."

"You gonna be okay meeting him?" I ask, as Tae flushes pink.

"I'm gonna cry," he says honestly. "But I'll be hot while doing it."

"You're gonna fall in love all over again," Joon murmurs.

"I already did," Tae whispers, voice small but full of wonder.

Jin oppa walks over and hugs him from behind.

"We're proud of you, cub."

"I'm gonna make this my best project yet," Tae says, eyes shining.

"I want him to feel it. That we've been waiting. That we're his, too."

Yoongi ruffles his hair. "He'll feel it. You're the most emotionally chaotic genius I know."

"HEY," Tae yells. "I'll take that as a compliment."

We end the night like we always do, tangled in blankets, sprawled across the couches, limbs everywhere, soft music playing and Wacha taking turns ignoring each of us.

Yeontan lays beside hobi, watching him with gentle, sleepy eyes.

Jungkook trying to stack donuts into a leaning tower of sugar while Jin oppa yells about respecting the structural integrity of pastries.

But I notice Yoongi slipping away from the noise, just for a moment, leaning against the doorframe that leads to the hallway.

Tae catches it too.

He follows, quiet, hesitant-like he knows this moment is just for them.

I watch, heart full, as Tae steps beside Yoongi, shoulder to shoulder, their bodies almost brushing but not quite.

Yoongi doesn't say anything at first.

Just stares ahead.

Then, without turning, he reaches over and hooks his pinky gently around Tae's.

It's small. Barely noticeable.

But Taehyung's breath stutters.

"I'm proud of you, bear cub...for finally living and stepping out of of your comfort zone. You've done so well and now we're even finding our last soulmate because of you"

Yoongi says softly. Almost too soft to hear. "I wanted you to know that I'm... really proud."

Tae blinks. Once. Then again.

And then he leans his head against Yoongi's shoulder, just for a second.

Just long enough.

"I wanted you to be," Tae whispers.

Yoongi turns, presses a kiss into Tae's hair.

"You already are."

Jimin didn't come today.
But that's okay.

We know he's close. We feel it.
And next week...

Next week, we'll finally meet our last missing piece.

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Jin's POV

I'm still not over it.
I don't think I ever will be.