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

Chapter 11: The Cake and the Confusion

In the midst of our hectic workdays, with the LoveMap app launch and the fundraising event quickly approaching, I had something else on my mind, Yoongi.

His birthday was coming up, and I had no idea what to get him. He wasn't the kind of guy who asked for anything, and he definitely wasn't the type to want some grand, expensive gift.

So, I had to come up with something thoughtful-something meaningful.

But how was I supposed to figure that out without asking him directly?

I was about to enter the breakroom, when I overheard Ha Eun and Jae chatting by the coffee machine.

"You know," Ha Eun's voice was casual,
"Y/N's been calling him Yoongi a lot lately, not just Suga. Has anyone else noticed that?"

I froze. I didn't realize I had been so obvious.

"I know right" Jae laughed. "I don't think she even realizes the fact that we can hear her. Seems like our friend is in a bliss era" he chuckles

I tried my best to stay calm, looking up just in time to see them both glancing my way, their faces full of curiosity.

There was no malice in their words, just pure, harmless teasing.

But of course, I felt my face go pink at the attention.

"Ugh, you two are ridiculous," I muttered, trying to brush it off. "It's just-he's... Yoongi. I don't know, it's easier, okay?"

Ha Eun raised an eyebrow, smiling knowingly. "Ah, so you're on a first-name basis now, huh?"

I quickly made my way to the coffee machine and started it-even though I was initially planning to get myself some hot cocoa but it was the closest thing I could put my mind into-hoping the distraction would buy me some time to collect myself. "It's really not a big deal. Just a habit! You know, from working with him so closely."

Jae grinned. "Of course, of course. You're very close with him. We get it."

"Please," I said, rolling my eyes, though my heart was racing. "It's nothing like that."

The more I tried to deny it, the more their teasing grew, and I felt myself getting more flustered.

Ha eun chimes in, her voice thoughtful, "girl don't worry, we're just teasing you, just call him however you want to call him. You don't have to hide it from us or anyone at all"

Jae nods "Facts." as he walks towards me to pat my head

A little while later, I ran into Yeona by the elevators. Yeona was already eyeing me with a knowing smile as soon as I stepped into the elevator with her.

"Okay," she said in her usual teasing tone, "Spill it. What's going on with you and Suga?"

I let out a dramatic sigh, leaning back against the wall of the elevator as I gave her a side glance. "Not this again..."

"Oh come on, I've been watching you two, you don't have to hide it Y/N" Yeona continued, lowering her voice as if trying to make the moment more serious.
"The way you look at him, how you talk to him-it's obvious."

I groaned as Yeona chuckles "Earth to Y/N, you already told me you're soulmates, you don't have to hide it from me"

I felt the heat rise to my face. " We're just colleagues! Friends!" I quickly added, before she could get any ideas.

Yeona gave me a knowing smile, leaning closer. "Right. Friends. But you've been calling him Yoongi now. I mean, that's a little... intimate, don't you think?"