[JIKOOK AU] Jimin hires Jungkook to take photos of his tattoo shop, but what happens when the bunny boy gets a little too close for comfort? Will Jimin let his heart beat again? Will Jungkook be able to trust this dark brooding man?
"Hyung! Does this look ok? Professional?" Jungkook runs into Namjoon's room to ask. He wants to look like a professional and not just a college kid with a hobby.
"Too professional," Namjoon chuckles, "Aren't you going to a coffee shop? Why not dress semi-casual? Nice shirt, no ripped jeans." Namjoon is sitting at his desk that acted as his studio.
"Too much?" Jungkook purses his lips into a small pout. He runs back to his room and tries a few other outfits. He runs back to Namjoon's room for approval again. This time he took his advice and is wearing a soft turtleneck sweater and his round frame glasses. His outfit made him look sweet and innocent.
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"Cute, but not too cute," Namjoon says as he spun back around, "Who are you meeting again?"
"Co-owners of a tattoo shop, Hoseok and I don't know the other guy's name." Jungkook is looking into the mirror one last time.
"Oh, yeah. It's a tattoo shop..."Namjoon trails off, causing Jungkook to look up.
"Is something wrong?"
"No, not really. I was just thinking about the contrast," Namjoon scratches the back of his head. Jungkook looks back to the mirror to see how cute he actually was, too cute. A tattoo shop would probably be dark, black, and grungy. Nothing like he looked. What if they saw him and decided he wasn't the right fit with their look. Jungkook starts panicking.
The clock reading 2:47 pm. He didn't have enough time to change and make it to the coffee shop on time. Decisions: change and be late for the meeting or risk presenting a contrasting image?
Namjoon sees his panic, "Hey, relax. Sorry, I brought it up. You look great!" he tries to calm his brother.
"No, but you're right. I'm probably not the style they are looking for. What should I do?" Jungkook shakes his head back and forth trying to shove away the anxiety is settling into his chest.
"They reached out to you for your photos, not your looks. I'm sure they were impressed with your work so I don't think you should worry. Plus you shouldn't try to change yourself too much."
Jungkook didn't have time to debate the pros and cons. He trusts his hyung's advice and decides to keep the look. He gives himself a determined look in the mirror. I can do this.
Jungkook waves Namjoon goodbye as he runs out the door with his camera bag over his shoulder. His heart races from nerves and anxiety of landing a paying shoot. It wasn't his first but the others had been friends or family. This was the first time an actual business unrelated to Jungkook wanted to hire him.
He sprints down the street and around the corner to the coffee shop. Right before he got there, he stops dead in his tracks and checks the time. 2:58 pm. He straightens his posture and calms his breathing. He wipes sweat away before walking in the calm coffee shop.
