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

Chapter 30: Snap, Roar, Repeat

The car rolls through the safari park, and I can't help but smile as I glance over at Taehyung, who's practically bouncing in the backseat with excitement.

Yoongi's calm and collected as always, steering the car expertly through the winding roads of the park.

I, on the other hand, am just trying to keep up with all the animals that keep appearing before us.

It's so beautiful here. The air smells fresh, the trees are lush and green, and the animals seem to roam freely in their vast enclosures.

And of course, I'm trying my best to keep up with the ongoing photo competition between me and Tae.

I look over at him and can't help but roll my eyes at how seriously he's taking this whole thing.

His camera is practically glued to his hands, and his giant teddy bear is sitting beside him in the backseat like an overly enthusiastic mascot for his little 'animal whisperer' persona.

"So, hyung" Taehyung calls out from the back, "I'm pretty sure this giraffe shot is the winner already. You know it's got the best angle. It's practically a masterpiece."

I chuckle softly, turning to look at Yoongi, who glances at Taehyung through the rearview mirror with a playful smirk.

"Tae," Yoongi says, his tone teasing, "I hope you're ready to lose. I'm already thinking of how expensive lunch is going to be after you have to pay for it."

I laugh, playfully nudging Yoongi. "He really is that confident, huh?"

Taehyung shrugs dramatically, "Confidence is key, noona. You should learn from me."

I raise an eyebrow. "Oh, I'm confident alright. We'll see who wins when we get to lunch. But I'm not going easy on you."

Tae grins, his eyes twinkling. "Good. It wouldn't be as fun if you did."

The excitement is palpable. As we continue driving, we pass by more animals-some zebras, deer, and even a few playful monkeys.

Every time we stop to let the animals come close to the car, Taehyung and I are both snapping pictures at lightning speed, trying to outdo each other.

Meanwhile, Yoongi is in his element, calmly feeding the animals when they approach, occasionally glancing at our photos but mainly focusing on the road and making sure we're safe.

As we approach a large sign with bold letters warning us to keep our windows closed, my heart skips a beat.

It reads: "Please keep windows and doors closed at all times. No one is allowed to step out of the car." Beneath it is a symbol of a lion.

I feel a rush of excitement, my pulse quickening. "Yoongi, we're getting close to the lions, aren't we?" I say, barely able to keep the enthusiasm out of my voice.