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

Chapter 23: Bears, Banter, and Bonding

I hadn't anticipated feeling this way when I first met Taehyung, but now I couldn't imagine my days without him or Yoongi by my side.

Taehyung (Group Chat)
Ha! I'll make sure hyung gets a VIP tour of the lions and elephants first. Maybe he'll even get to ride one! 🦁🤭

I could picture Taehyung's big grin as he typed that, his voice practically bursting through the screen.

It was endearing.

It was hard not to love how he brought energy into every conversation, how every word he said was charged with warmth and excitement.

Yoongi (Group Chat)
I'll stick with the giraffes. They seem like a better option for my "no riding" policy.

Yoongi (Group Chat)
And also, you do realize that a big chunk of that tour is gonna be us inside the car.

The playful response was typical of Yoongi.

He was never one to jump into things headfirst, but I could see how much he cared for Taehyung in the way he engaged with him, even if it was through teasing.

Y/N (Group Chat)
Giraffes, huh? Alright, I'll take the lions then. I'm going to get some great photos of them. 📸

Y/N (Group Chat)
And it's okay Tae, don't you listen to the old mean grampa 🧓

Y/N (Group Chat)
the beauty of the safari tour is that we can feed the animals roaming around the reserve camp whilst we're inside the car🥕

I was already imagining the safari. The excitement in Taehyung's messages was contagious, and it felt like something I couldn't wait for.

Time with them, away from the office, would be the perfect escape.

Taehyung (Group Chat)
YES! Let's make this a photo contest. Whoever gets the best picture gets to choose who pays for lunch. 😏🍴

Taehyung (Group Chat)
And I can't wait to feed them omg! 😭👀

I couldn't help but laugh. Of course, Taehyung would make it into a competition.

That was just part of who he was-fun, spontaneous, and always ready to make something out of nothing.

Y/N (Group Chat)
Deal! But I'm warning you now, I'm a pro when it comes to animal photos. 😜

Taehyung (Group Chat)
No chance. I've already got my eye on a zebra to photograph, and it's going to be legendary. 🦓✨

Taehyung (Group Chat)
Wait!!!! do we get to toss meat at the lions too!?!?! 🥩🤯

I couldn't help but snicker at his ideas. My feet just stretching towards the table lightly tapping the roof of it with chuckles as I read his messages.

Before I could respond, I see yoongi's message come up

Yoongi (Group Chat)
I swear to God Taehyung, If you ever so as to bring raw flesh inside my car...

Yoongi (Group Chat)
I'll throw you out with the rest of the meat and feed you to the lions myself

I couldn't help but squeal with laughter at that. A few of my colleagues looking at me like I just grew another head.

I knew Yoongi was just playfully teasing Tae, he wouldn't even dare to. His affection for that boy is as clear as night and day.

As I silently apologize to a few of the colleagues still looking at me with curious, strange stares, I see a message pop up