Chapter 1: Jungkook's first day

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I finally arrived at the building, totally warm and sweaty because of the ride from home to work. I definitely wanted to get my driver's license... I walked in through the backdoor, checked in and put my backpack away. I quickly made my way over to the part of the store I was responsible for and started checking if everything was still on its right place. Even though I only worked there during the vacations because I was still a student, I felt like I knew this store and my work better than some of my "colleagues" who worked here full-time.

Suddenly though, the boss came up to me, that surprised me a little, mostly he only came when there were new students beginning their first job or when he had something to complain about. It couldn't be any of those mentioned.

"Chinsang! I trust you know that Hyuna is on vacation, but I got you someone new to help. It's his first job. I gave him a tour through our store, you just tell him what to do. I know that he'll be in good hands with you."

I nodded. "Of course."

The boss nodded and turned around. "Then, I guess I'll be going. If something is wrong you know where to find me or ask one of the employees. Counting on you!"

I watched him walk off and then turned myself to the boy. I had no idea we would have someone new working with us, but I could use the help. There were so many deliveries that still needed to be done, I was drowning in my work.

"Annyeonghaseyo", I said politely and bowed.

The boy quickly did the same. When he stood up again, I finally got a chance to look at him clearly and admittedly he was handsome. Really, he was just... wow. The boy was taller than me, something I already liked, he had a nice body and his face was just too cute. It looked a bit bunny-like, but it was so adorable and his black hair that was a bit messy just finished it off.

"Nice to meet you, my name is Nam Chinsang", I said with a smile.

The boy nodded. "Jeon Jungkook...", he said awkwardly, then after a moment of silence, he bowed again. He looked nervous, it was adorable.

"Right, Jungkook, come with me", I walked over to the first row, the one I started with this morning with Jungkook following right behind me.

"How old are you?" I asked.

"Eighteen."

"Me too." I smiled at him, but the boy got a rather confused expression on his face all of a sudden.

"You're my age... but you're the one who's going to order me around?"

I chuckled and stopped walking, we were already there.

"Yup."

"How does that work?"

He clearly didn't have a lot of faith in me.

"Jungkook, it's only your first day here, for me, it's my third year and there isn't anyone else around to give you work apart from me. Well, I mean, not for this section. You and I are responsible for all the playthings. All the toys in this store can only be found right here. This is where it starts and it goes all the way to that desk over there."

I pointed at my desk somewhere in the distance, making Jungkook's eyes widen in disbelief.

"Yup, that are quite some rows, I know, but don't worry, you'll get used to it. I was like that too on my first day. Alright, so the first job I'm giving you isn't really hard, just walk through the rows and put everything on it's place, order everything neatly and shove all the boxes a bit to the front so the customers can easily look around. I already did the first two rows, so you can start up a bit further. But look at what you're holding, please", I said and walked over to the third row with him.

"Why?" the boy asked while quickly catching up with me.

"Well, because you work here, customers will ask you questions, so if you pay attention and do this a few times over, you'll easier remember the places of all the toys. I'm not asking you to memorize it all today, after a while you'll really get a hang of this. The other reason is... well, these are toys, and toys are mostly meant for children. Unfortunately, kids like to take something, then run around the store and just put it somewhere. So, if you find something that is out of place, you can just bring it to my desk or if you know where it should be then put it on the right place."

Jungkook made a face and it made me laugh a little. "It's a lot, I know, but no need to worry, if something is wrong or if you don't know something, just come to me, I'll be around somewhere. Also, if customers are bothering you, send them to me. You can get started."

Jungkook nodded, but looked a bit lost while I walked away. I decided to just let him take everything in and went back to the first row with a piece of paper and a pen to note all the stuff down I had to find in the stockroom to fill up the empty spots.

I was almost done when Jungkook came up to me, obviously thrilled because he was finished.

"I'm done!"

I nodded. "Okay, then. Follow me." I walked over to my desk, already knowing what job to give him next, but when it came to view, I noticed that the whole desk was piled up with boxes and other stuff.

"Jungkook..."

"Oh, this was all on the wrong place."

I nodded, debating in myself whether I would handle the situation or let him handle it. I then decided that he was just too happy...

"Okay, well a lot of these are toys. So, would you just take a few boxes and walk around all the rows, trying to find its right spot, it does help with memorizing." Jungkook's happy expression dropped. "Are you okay with that?"

The boy nodded, clearly unsatisfied and I had to bite my lip from laughing out loud. People with that attitude mostly have long days at work. He would quite easily hate this job.

"Fighting! If you really can't find it then just give it to me."

Jungkook nodded and walked off. I chuckled and quickly finished my job and then went over to the warehouse to get the next delivery.


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