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

Chapter 24: Finding Light in the Pressure

Wacha, who had been lounging lazily at yoongi's feet, suddenly perked up as she hears a small bark coming from Yeontan.

She lifted her head, her eyes wide as she sneaks a peak at the screen.

"Is she jealous?" Yoongi asked, amusement in his voice.

I laughed, scratching Wacha's head. "I think she's just confused. She's more of a solo cat, but she might be warming up to the idea of another pet in the picture."

Just then, Wacha jumped off the couch and padded closer to my phone, her tail flicking in curiosity.

She stared at the little dog on the screen, clearly intrigued.

Taehyung's eyes widened in disbelief. "Oh my god, is that your cat?" he asked, his voice full of awe.

"She's as cute as Yeontan! Look at her little face!" He tilted his head at Wacha, clearly impressed. "She's a little fluffball too!"

I couldn't help but laugh at Taehyung's reaction. "That's Wacha. She's been with me for a while now."

Wacha gave a little meow in response, almost as if she knew she was getting attention.

I could tell she was fascinated by Yeontan, although she didn't quite know what to make of him yet.

"She's seriously precious!" Taehyung continued, his voice filled with adoration.

"I think Yeontan's in competition now. We might need a cat and dog showdown one day, don't you think?" He laughed softly, clearly taken by how adorable she was.

Yoongi chuckled, looking down at Wacha, who was now calmly sniffing the phone screen. "I think Wacha might be too cool to care about a dog, honestly."

I smiled at the scene unfolding in front of me, my heart light with warmth. "Yeah, I think you're right. But she does seem curious."

"Yeah, I can tell!" Taehyung said, his eyes practically sparkling through the camera.
"Okay, I'm officially in love with both of our pets now."

I laughed again, leaning back into Yoongi's embrace. "They definitely make life more interesting."

Taehyung winked at us from the screen. "Maybe I need a cat to keep Yeontan company."

I raised an eyebrow at him. "I thought you were the proud dog parent, Tae."

He grinned. "Well, I can be a cat person too. I think Wacha and Yeontan would make a great pair."

Wacha, finally seeming to tire of the interaction, settled down beside Yoongi's feet, purring softly.

Yeontan, on the other hand, was busy trying to climb onto Taehyung's lap, clearly in his own little world.

I smiled even wider, feeling lighter than I had in hours. "You're right, Tae. That would be something-maybe one day."

Taehyung's laughter was warm and full of affection. "As much as I love yeontan and wacha's interaction and would probably remember this my entire life..."

Taehyung tilted his head, thinking. A reassuring warmth reflected on his eyes as he stares at us "All I'm saying is, you've already come so far. You've built something great with the project, and you're working so hard. Just remember-take a step back when you can. Don't burn yourselves out trying to fix everything at once."

The words were simple, but there was something about the way Taehyung said them that made everything feel lighter. Like the world wasn't quite so heavy when he was around, even in just a phone call.

Yoongi squeezed my hand, his smile soft. "He's right," Yoongi murmured, his voice quiet, almost a whisper. "We need to take it one step at a time."

I nodded, feeling a sense of peace spread through me as Taehyung continued to reassure us. "You're always the one to say the right thing. Seriously, Tae, you have no idea how much we need to hear that."

Even though the pressure hadn't magically disappeared, talking to him felt like a breath of fresh air.

Taehyung gave a playful wink, "I know, I know. I'm just that good." He then added, "But in all seriousness, you guys are going to pull through. Take it one step at a time. And if all else fails, just remember-there's always music, there's always art, and there's always me to keep you distracted."

Yoongi chuckled softly, and I found myself letting out a genuine laugh, feeling the tension of the day start to lift with each passing second. "I don't know what we'd do without you, Tae," I said, smiling.

Taehyung gave a dramatic salute as he grins, clearly pleased with himself. "Anytime, I'm just happy to help. But remember-rest is important, alright? No more working until you're burned out."

I nodded, though I knew it wasn't likely. "We'll try. No promises though." I looked at Yoongi and saw the same tiredness in his eyes that I knew I had. But there was something about Taehyung's presence, even just virtually, that made everything seem manageable.

Before we hung up, Taehyung gave us a wide grin. "Alright, alright, but for now, I'll just keep sending you both all the virtual love and good vibes. Take care of that precious furball for me."

We both waved as the call ended, and I set my phone down with a contented sigh.

As I set the phone down, Yoongi leaned forward and placed a soft kiss on the top of my head. "Tae's right. We've got this."

I smiled up at him, feeling lighter now than I had in hours. "Yeah, you're right." My hand found his, intertwining our fingers. "We'll do this together. That boy really knows just what to say to us huh"

Yoongi chuckles at that as he plays with the ends of my fingers "He does. He's always been able to make the world feel less heavy with just a few words."

I smiled, feeling my heart settle in my chest. Yoongi pulls me right back into his arms, wrapping me up in the warmth of his embrace.

"We'll do this," Yoongi whispered, his voice steady. "And with Taehyung keeping us sane, we'll get through anything."

I closed my eyes, savoring the moment. For a brief second, all the weight of the world felt lighter.

Yoongi's gaze softened, and before I knew it, his lips were pressing gently against mine.

The kiss was slow and lingering, a moment of calm amidst the chaos. When he pulled back, his eyes were full of something I couldn't quite put into words.

"We'll make it through this," he whispered, his thumb gently brushing my cheek. "I love you."

I nodded, my heart full of quiet confidence. "I love you, too."

And just like that, everything seemed a little less overwhelming.

With Wacha purring quietly at our feet, Yoongi by my side and Taehyung's words in my heart, I knew we could face whatever came next.