American Girl

Chapter 1

Another day, another dollar. My dad would tell me this every day as he got ready for work. When I was young I thought nothing about it, of course, considering I thought money grew from trees. Technically, it is because it's paper. Now I realize that what he said was exactly true. I'm swamped with student loans, taxes, bills, and rent. I can only hope I get a promotion soon.

I finished putting my hair up in a ponytail then took a quick glance at the mirror. Good enough. I grabbed my keys and walked out my apartment. Hopefully, my poor little car won't break down today.

I pulled into the staff parking lot and headed towards the entrance. When I checked in I immediately heard a group of screaming girls. Great. A celebrity is here.

"GRAAAAACCCE," yelled Allie, "the best boy band ever to exist is touring our zoo today! I'm shook!" She also hugged me while jumping up and down.

Allie and I are co-workers and also good friends. She has been working here for 2 years longer than I. Did I mention that she is also a super fan?

I pulled away then asked, "Who exactly is it?"

"BTS!" She squealed with excitement while my face was blank.

"Never heard of them," I shrugged them started to walk to my clipboard of duties.

Allie quickened her pace to catch up with me, "I know you haven't because they're a k-pop group. I know that k-pop isn't your thing but trust me they are soooo good."

I rolled my eyes then said, "Allie, honey, I love you but not your Korean boys. Anyways, I have bigger fish to fry then to talk about your Korean boys so if you will excuse me."

"Look to see if you are giving them the tour cause I didn't get it and I'm kinda salty about it," she yelled as I walked to my locker.

She is a big fan of k-pop groups and I honestly don't know how she keeps up with it. I unlocked my locker and threw my keys and bag in it. I looked at my clipboard to see what my jobs will be today.

Feed Penguins
Brush Zebras
Cash register at gift shop
Clean cafe
Give tour to BTS

BTS, BTS.

Of course, I would get the celebrity tour to the group that I had no idea that exists. Allie is going to low-key hate me but it's fine. It's fine. I rolled my eyes and started my day. I don't feed the penguins till noon and I brush the zebras after closing. Cleaning the cafe is about 4 so cash register it is. I have no idea when I have to give the tour. They usually tell me through my earpiece.

I unlocked to the gift shop and manned my station. That kinda sounds like I'm in the military. Today business will be booming because of those boys. I rolled my eyes at that thought. One by one people started coming in and out. Some bough stuff and some browsed. Soon enough it was noon and I had to feed the penguins.

I grabbed the bucket of fish which smelled horrid might I add and went to the artic sector. I slid my gloves on and threw the fish one by one to the penguins.

"Grace, I found out that you're doing the tour," Allie said while sweeping the grounds.

I nodded my head to which she replied, "Can I be your helper? Please?"

"Yes," she interrupted me with a squeal, "but only because you're my friend and you most likely know their names."

She broke out into the hugest smile and said, "Oh my gosh, I love you so much. No, I purple you. Yeah. I purple you!"

I looked back at her and gave her a puzzled look, "Purple me?" "Oh, it's a V thing you wouldn't understand," she smiled. "You right, you right," I agreed.

I sighed while I finished my job then I was heading back to the gift shop when I was told that BTS was here. Great. I'm so freaking happy do this. I rolled my eyes and changed my direction to the main entrance. I have to mentally prepare myself for the screaming fans because they don't know how to shut up. I told Allie to go ahead and get the room set up for their visit and she was right on it. I managed my way to the entrance where I saw the fangirls. Yay. I rolled my eyes.

My boss walked towards me and said, "I know you don't like doing the celeb tours but you're the most nonchalant person here so I had to pick you. Anyways, their names are Jin, RapMonster or Namjoon, Suga or Yoongi, Jungkook, V or Taehyung, J-Hope or Hoseok, and Jimin. I trust that they will be in good hands."

I smiled at him and then he walked outside to greet the boys. Okay, Grace, don't get annoyed too much. I thought to myself. I saw flashes of cameras. Great. Paps are here too. This is why I hate doing these things. I sighed and braced myself for the screaming and the flashes. Once I mustered up all the composure that I had I walked out to meet them. BTS. Ugh. All I could were the cameras and the screams. It's nothing new because I have done this before but it's just more intense with these guys and I don't understand why. It's louder than when Justin Bieber came to visit with Selena. The crowd extended from the main entrance to the very back parking lot. Wow, their fans have true dedication. I have never seen these many people here.

They certainly had more paps more than usual but the fan count is unreal. I didn't even think that they were that popular in America but apparently, I was quite wrong. Whatever. Soon I was side by side with the boss waiting for the boys to give them my warmest greeting.

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Hey guys,
This is my first fanfic so it probably won't be the best but if you have any ideas to help my writing please dm me or leave them in the comments. Thank you! I hope you enjoy the story.

Purple you,
   Jayyyy