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

Chapter 40: Holding It Together ⚠️

And the Joint Activism Section?

A game-changer.

For the first time, users will be able to create their own social justice campaigns, rallying support, gathering signatures, and organizing real-world events-all within the app.

It's everything we've worked for.

It's impact.

It's change.

And as much as I hate to admit it...

Dara has been instrumental in making this happen.

"Now," Ha Eun says, flipping her notebook closed. "I'll get in touch with Namjoon and his team at Speak Yourself to finalize their collaboration on the launch."

"Oh," Dara interjects smoothly. "I can update him."

The room stills slightly.

I glance up, frowning.

Jae raises a brow. "You... know Namjoon?"

Dara tilts her head, a slow smile spreading across her lips. "Namjoon?" She exhales lightly, amusement dancing in her eyes. "Oh, I know him alright."

A beat of silence.

Then-

"Wait." Si Woo leans forward, intrigued. "Like know know?"

Dara just winks.

Yoongi and I exchange a look.

There's something about the way she says it-like they have history.

Like there's a story there.

She doesn't elaborate.

Instead, she straightens her blazer, claps her hands once, and grins. "Leave it up to me. Great work, guys-especially you, Y/N."

I blink. "Oh. Um. Thanks?"

"Alright," she continues. "Let's do this."

The team cheers, a new wave of excitement buzzing through the room.

But as we prepare for launch-
Yoongi and I can't help but wonder-

What exactly is Dara Lee's connection to Namjoon?

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"You know what I think?" I huff, standing in front of the mirror, fixing my earring while Wacha rubs against my legs.

Yoongi hums from behind me, lazily buttoning up his black shirt. "I have a feeling you're gonna tell me."

I spin around, narrowing my eyes. "Dara Lee and Namjoon definitely have a history."

Yoongi snorts. "Babe."

I throw my hands up.

"Did you see the way she said it? Oh, I know him alright." I mimic her voice, exaggerating the smirk she wore. "She might as well have twirled her hair and winked directly into the camera!"

Yoongi chuckles as he rolls up his sleeves. "You're being dramatic."

"I am not." I cross my arms. "It was implied. She said it like they either dated, were rivals, or were once in a spy movie together and now have unfinished business."

Yoongi raises a brow. "Spy movie?"

"I don't know! I'm just saying-it was a loaded statement."

He lets out a slow sigh, walking over to me. "Baby."