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

Chapter 25: Unity in Difference

We needed to launch, and the feedback would come after-more valuable as we saw real-world usage, more actionable in a true product context.

At some point during the discussion, Namjoon turned his full attention toward us, his gaze lingering longer than usual as he looked first at Yoongi, and then at me.

He seemed to be weighing his words carefully. When he spoke again, there was an earnestness in his voice, an openness I hadn't expected.

"I think we can agree that we all want this project to succeed," he began, his tone more measured now, no longer just the professional leader of the foundation but someone genuinely trying to find common ground.

"We may have different worries, but we all share the same goal. We want to create something that will actually make a difference, something that will create real change. So, I think the next step is to find a compromise that works for both sides."

His words hung in the air, and for a moment, I couldn't speak.

I glanced at Yoongi, whose eyes met mine. He looked at me with the same quiet understanding that had anchored me this entire time.

Neither of us had expected Namjoon to lean in like this, to open up the conversation for compromise, but his sincerity was undeniable.

"Perhaps we can look into launching a beta version of the Advocacy Updates," Namjoon continued, his voice more thoughtful. "It wouldn't be the full release we envisioned, but it would give us the chance to gather some immediate feedback from a smaller pool of users. That way, we can address concerns in real-time, adapt, and make sure the full launch is as successful as we all want it to be."

I could feel the tension in the room, the quiet stirring as everyone considered the proposal.

I was hesitant at first, still feeling that pressure to move forward and release the update as planned, but Namjoon's words had an unexpected weight to them.

He wasn't just trying to push for a delay; he was trying to make this work for everyone.

Yoongi's voice broke the silence, low and steady as always. "A beta might be a good middle ground. It gives us the ability to test the waters without losing momentum on the project."

I could feel the weight of his gaze shift toward me for just a moment-almost as if he was waiting for my approval or my reaction to Namjoon's offer.

I met his eyes and gave a slight nod, my mind racing through the possibilities.

A beta would give us the chance to test the updates with actual users, and Namjoon was right-it would give us the feedback we needed without sacrificing the quality of the final release.

"I think that could work," I said finally, my voice steady but cautious. "It's not exactly what we planned, but it's a solution that makes sense for both sides."

Namjoon's expression softened, his eyes flickering between Yoongi and me.

There was a quiet sense of understanding there-something I couldn't quite put into words, but I felt it in the way he looked at us, the way his gaze held us for a moment longer than necessary.

He wasn't just speaking for the foundation now; he was speaking with sincerity, looking to find that balance that would make all of us feel like we were contributing to something important.

"We're all in this together," Namjoon said, his voice firm with conviction. "We might have different approaches, but our end goal is the same: to create something that matters, something that changes lives. Let's work together, compromise where needed, and make sure we get this right. We can make this work."

In that moment, I felt the pull again-the connection between us, stronger now than ever.

It wasn't just about the project anymore.

It was about something deeper, something I couldn't fully explain.

Namjoon's sincerity was so palpable, so genuine, that I could see why his team trusted him.

He wasn't just a leader; he was a person who believed in the work they were doing, who believed in the team.

I looked at Yoongi, and for the first time in what felt like forever, I could breathe a little easier.

There was a way forward.

We might have been at odds before, but now, with Namjoon's proposal, there was a path that honored both our concerns and theirs.

The tension in the room began to ease, and as the discussion moved into more concrete details, I couldn't help but feel a flicker of hope.