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

Chapter 10: A Project With A Purpose

Later that afternoon, I found myself walking down the hall toward Yoongi's office, ready to debrief with him.

As much as I loved the thought of the project ahead, there was a part of me that wanted to take a moment to reconnect, just the two of us.

I knocked lightly before entering, and Yoongi looked up from his laptop, offering me a small smile

"Hey," I greeted, stepping into his office. "Got a minute?"

"For you? Always," Yoongi replied, his voice warm. He pushed aside a few papers on his desk, making room for me to sit across from him.

I settled into the chair, watching him as he swiveled slightly in his chair, leaning back as he crossed his arms.

"So, what do you think?" I asked, already knowing he was processing everything just as I was.

"I think it's a great opportunity," Yoongi said, his gaze steady. "But like I said before, we need to make sure security is airtight. With new features like donations, educational content and on top of that a rewards system, we can't afford to leave anything vulnerable."

I nodded, feeling the weight of the responsibility settle on my shoulders, but I was ready for it. "We'll get it right. We always do."

Yoongi's hand reached across the desk, brushing against mine in a quiet moment of reassurance. "We will," he said softly.

I smiled at him, the connection between us growing stronger every day, a silent understanding between us that felt like a perfect harmony.

Before the conversation could shift back to the project, I leaned over the desk slightly, feeling the pull of him.

Without a word, Yoongi reached up, his thumb gently brushing across my cheek, before pressing a soft kiss to my forehead. It was a small, intimate gesture, but one that spoke volumes about the bond we were building.

I closed my eyes for a moment, savoring the feeling of his warmth, and when I opened them again, I knew this was just the beginning.

We had a lot of work ahead of us, but we would face it together.

Later that afternoon, we were both deep in our work, but as we exchanged glances across the office, I couldn't help but feel that the real connection-the one that mattered most-was already in motion.

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The days after the initial meeting at EchoTech felt like a whirlwind.

Between juggling the demands of the LoveMap app's updates, the nonprofit collaboration, and the upcoming fundraising event, every hour seemed to slip through my fingers like sand.

My mind raced, constantly shifting between tasks, yet always pulling me back to the vision we were creating.

The pressure was immense, but it was also exhilarating.

As soon as I walked into the boardroom on Monday morning, the buzz was palpable.

Ha Eun was already on edge, her screen filled with marketing strategies, social media posts, and influencer partnerships for the upcoming event.

Her eyes flicked up when she saw me, a knowing smile spreading across her face.

"Morning, Y/N," she greeted, already in full work mode.

"I've got a meeting lined up with the Speak Yourself Foundation's PR team this afternoon. We need to nail down the event's messaging. Do you have any specific angles you want me to push for LoveMap's role in this?"