Friends with feelings

Chapter 1

Consistent squeals and groans could be heard coming from the back. The road was long and the dust surrounded them in waves. The truck carrying the supplies seemed to be chasing a demon. Jisoo swerved to the far side of the gravel. She was trying her best to avoid the mini red storm.

It didn't work. There was no need for a rush. They had left early and Mr Kim had given them leeway on when to arrive. It was only the first day. Sighing Jisoo ignored the squeals. Maybe Teddy wanted to make a good first impression.

"Could you tell me what the time is?" she asked as she drove over a pothole. There was banging on the back window.

"I..it's 9am" answered Chae. She turned to the back and saw the other workers gesture towards Jisoo. She gave them a thumbs up.

"Ji..soo, I thi..nk they want you to slow d..down," said Chae as the dark haired woman looked at her questioningly. Jisoo banged on the back window and shouted.

"Calm your tits! We're almost there," Chae turned around and saw some of the workers show Jisoo fists and middle fingers.

"That didn't hel..lp," Chae chuckled.

"It's not my fault Teddy's feeding us dust for breakfast," grinned Jisoo.

She turned towards Chaeyoung and gently placed a hand on the back of the younger woman's head.

"What's wrong Chae?"

"N..nothing," Jisoo laughed at the lie.

"Is it because you have to talk with Mr Kim?" she returned the hand on the steering wheel needing both to overcome the gravel.

"Maybe," said Chae.

"Don't even think about it okay. Teddy's just making you sit in on a few meetings. You won't have to talk too much," she smiled encouragingly.

Chae gave her a brave nod as they saw the supply truck pull up to a large farm estate. The auburn hair woman took in the large property and sighed. They had a massive job to do.

Mr Kim watched as his son argued with the taller gentleman. The accountant appeared to be winning but he put that down to his son's lack of paying attention.

"Listen Tae this is just the best way to lessen our expenditure," finished Kai.

"But it could turn out more profitable if we put the money on the table for a stable irrigation system," said Taehyung as he felt his father's hand on his shoulder.

"It's okay V. We can talk about it later," Tae watched as his father pointed towards the arriving trucks and understood. He turned back to Kai.

"We're not done," he smiled as they all made their way downstairs.

Teddy instructed some of the workers to help unload the supplies while the rest were still jumping off of Jisoo's truck. He saw she and Chae climb out and waved. Jisoo walked towards him while Chae was pulled aside.

"Next time I'm sitting in the front," said Chungha.

"Okay, if you stop throwing rocks during rockpaperscissor then you could," teased Chae. Chungha smacked her shoulder as they heard Teddy call her over. She made her way to her boss.

"Chae, let's go. Chu will control things out here," he placed a hand on her shoulder as they walked up to the front door.

It opened before they could knock. Three men greeted them with the oldest ushering them to come inside.

"Teddy! How are you," he shook his hand warmly.

"I'm well Mr Kim, how are you?"

"Better now that you're here. We can finally see some progress," he guided them to an office. The others followed quietly. As they sat down Teddy introduced Chae.

"Mr Kim this is the young woman I spoke to you about," he smiled proudly.

"Ah Ms Park, I've heard outstanding things about you," said Mr Kim as his eyes turned to Kai and V.

"This is my son Taehyung and our company accountant Kai," he stated.

"They will be leaving us now," said Mr Kim. Kai and V looked at him in confusion.

"But Sir," Kai started as V also wanted a word. But Mr Kim told them to leave and V knew he wouldn't change his mind. The door shut swiftly.

"Now," said Mr Kim, "we can talk in private."