reputation // jeon jungkook ✔️

chapter twenty-seven

is it worth it

shin minseo

"min that's an amazing opportunity!" moon exclaims as she finishes reading the email.

"i know, but is it even worth it?" i ask as i shut my laptop and plop my head onto it.

"uh, hell yeah it is." she flicks me in the head.

"but jungko-"

"no. he doesn't control you anymore. this position has nothing to do with him. it will only advance your career." she states. i sigh in annoyance.

"you know what, you're right. i can keep a professional relationship." i pick my head up.

"that's my girl! now call that number!" moon slides my phone over to me and motions me to pick it up. i laugh at her and begin dialing the number left in the email. i hit call and the ringing fills my ears.

"kim juno, how can i help you?" the man answers.

"hello, this is shin minseo, calling about the job offer."

"oh great! i've been waiting for your call. do you have time to come down for an in person discussion today?" he asks. moon nods her head.

"i do." i simply say.

"perfect, i'll see you in thirty minutes?" he asks.

"that works for me!"

"great, see you then." and he ends the call.

"well let's get going!" moon grabs my arm and pulls me out of my apartment door.

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"have a seat, ms. shin." juno says.

"you can just call me minseo." i smile at him as a happily sit in the chair.

"alright, minseo. let's start with the logistical things." he begins. "this tour will last six months, during this time you will travel with the boys at all times and you will be their only hair stylist during this time. while that sounds like a lot only two of our members require the most attention since they have rather drastic colors in their hair." my heart drops. "the youngest member jungkook, is adamant on keeping his hair purple, so we will need to keep that touched up regularly." i gulp and nod. "jimin has been wanting to go pink, so we will need to make that happen before the tour as well."

"before the tour?" i ask.

"yes, if you have time today i was going to have you work on their hair now, mainly so we can see your skills in action. we've heard a lot about you." juno smiles warmly at me.

"really?" i smile.

"yes, the media is all over your school. judging by your own hair i can only assume you're perfectly capable of handling purples and pinks." he laughs. you have no idea. "anyway, the guys will be here in an hour to meet you, in the meantime, i will show you around your on base salon, and the salon on the tour bus." he stands up and motions for me to do the same.

"it wouldn't be a problem if i already know the boys would it?"

"well do you?"

"i do..." i nervously answer.

"how so?" he asks.

"old friends..."

"well then wonderful! they should be happy to see you again." he smiles and pats my back as we walk out the door of his office. i nervously laugh. we make our way into a large room lit with large fluorescent lights. "here is your on base salon, i will supply you with everything you need, we have seven bowls here so that you can work on all seven of them at once if needed."

"this is amazing!" i happily run over to the stations and run my hands over the very fancy chairs.

"glad you like it! it's all brand new, and the best on the market." he winks.

"i know, these are the chairs i want to eventually get for my school." he laughs.

"if you officially take this job you'll be able to afford them." i nod. "financial benefits, business benefits, not to mention you could be known as the best stylist in the country." he says with a bribing tone. "that's not a reputation you just pass on." i nod in agreement.

"so the tour bus, my salon is on the bus right?" i ask.

"yes, you will have a bedroom on the bus with the boys." my eyes widen slightly. "but don't worry, it'll be separate." he laughs. "let's go look at it." he motions for me to follow him. we walk down a long hall to a door labeled 'warehouse'. he pushes it open revealing a huge room occupied by what i assume to be the tour bus.

"wow, this is the bus?" i stare in awe at how large it is.

"yep, we keep it in here so that word doesn't get out before we want it to." i nod. "let's go look at your room." as we board the bus there is a middle section and doors on each side. "these are the guys rooms." we continue further down the bus and at the end of the hall, it opens to a full salon room. obviously smaller than the other one, but still very roomy and beautifully lit. "and your room is over here." he points to a door on the left.

i go to push open the door to reveal a small room equipped with a bed, desk, and a small closet. in front of the bed was another door that led to a bathroom with a small stand up shower next to the sink. the toilet was behind the door as it opened. it seemed very cozy in here.

"your door also has a lock so you don't have to worry about the boys bothering you." he laughs.

"thank god." i joke.

"well what do you say?" he asks as he leans on the door frame. i think for a little bit, about jungkook, and jimin. but then i remember tae, and yoongi, and all of the other guys i could get closer too. not to mention the huge opportunity this is, i'd be an idiot to pass it up. i plop on the bed and look up at juno.

"i'll do it." i smile which causes him to smile back at me.

"i'm so glad to hear that you have no idea." he sighs in relief. "now let's go back and see if the boys are here yet. i'd love to see your work on jungkook and jimin's hair." he scoots away from the door so that i can get back through.

"if i'm being really honest with you, i'm the reason jungkook has purple hair, and jimin has silver." i admit with a laugh.

"really? is that how you became friends?"

"something like that..." i trail off. we make our way back through the hall and as we get closer to the main room, i hear the boys talking.

"boys! i'd like you to say hello to your hair stylist for the tour!" juno instantly says, not giving me time to process seeing them all for the first time in months. they all turn to face me.

"minseo!" taehyung shouts. he happily runs to give me a hug and i hug him back. i open my eyes and make eye contact with jungkook. he looks at me with an unreadable expression as the other guys make their way to say their hello's, even jimin.

"hey minseo." jimin smiles gently at me.

"hey jimin." i reply with a small smile. the energy between us doesn't feel as bad as it has been. i look back over to jungkook who is still staring at me. the guys notice and they motion for him to come over. i gulp as he steps closer to me. breathe.

"min..." jungkook breathes out.

"jungkook..." i gulp. he stares at me. "i heard you needed your hair touched up." i clear my throat. he gently runs his hands through his faded purple locks.

"i guess i do." he nods.