Bo$$ - BTS FanFic *** Completed

New Friends

As Dez got off the the elevator to enter the employee lounge, she started to feel nervous. These men all knew one another, had for years, and Dez herself wasn't super great at making friends. She was loud, weird, silly, immature and eccentric. She had had to choose quality over quantity all her life in order to have people around her that could...handle her. She didn't know these guys, and she was afraid of becoming an outsider in her own executive team. 

Her palms were sweaty, and she just hoped they were at least all as kind as Namjoon. He, at least, would never be the type of person to call her weird to her face. As she opened the door to the lounge, she heard the laughing and talking one would expect from seven close friends. With her heart in her throat, she rounded the corner with her head down and heard the rustling of several bodies moving to stand up.

As she lifted her eyes, she saw all of them lined up in front of her. Quickly, they bowed in unison, with Namjoon giving an apologetic smile as they came back up. They were all remarkably handsome, unrealistically so. Each face and body was starkly different from the others, but each also held its own unique beauty. Some were exotic, some were classic, some were adorable, all were gorgeous. Dez suddenly felt very insecure as they all looked at her expectantly, waiting for her to say something. Luckily, Namjoon filled the awkward silence.

"Guys, this a Dez-noona," he began, smiling at her warmly, "She doesn't like formalities, so no more bowing or anything. She has said we can all call her Dez or Noona unless we're in formal meetings, so let's be comfortable together."

"Umm...hi?" Dez gave a little wave to the group, and relaxed a little as several smiles were directed her way in return.

"Dez, this here is Kim Seokjin," he gestured as a tall man with broad shoulders and a model's face stepped forward. "He is your Chief of Personnel and Human Resources Manager. He'll be getting us through these hiring phases as we get going, and enacting policies that you want to see make up Eyebright."

"Pleased to meet you," the man smiled, "Let's work well together." Dez was pretty sure he winked at her, but he didn't seem to change his demeanor, so either he didn't do it or he did it subconsciously.

"Next," Namjoon continued, "We have Min Yoongi. Head of Security, and your personal bodyguard if needs arise." He pointed to a man with silver-grey hair messily pushed back from his forehead. He waved nonchalantly, but Dez could see that his dark eyes took in his surroundings constantly. Though he was small in stature, she could feel power radiating under his skin, like a panther hiding in a kitten suit. Dez was intrigued to say the least.

As Namjoon was about to introduce the next guy, he stepped forward and blinded the room with a dazzling smile. "My name is Jung Hoseok!" he exclaimed brightly, "I'm the Chief Financial Officer and financial advisor for Eyebright. I look forward to working with you!" He stepped forward and grasped Dez's hand in a firm shake, and she couldn't help but giggle at his enthusiasm.

"Nice to meet you, Hoseok," she replied, hoping to god she was pronouncing his name correctly.

"You can call me Hobi," he offered, coming to stand beside her as the introductions went on.

"Hello, Noona," a sweet voice came from an even sweeter face, "My name is Park Jimin." His smile made his eyes turn into adorable crescents, and Dez had to fight the urge to squeal and put him in her pocket. He was too cute. "I will be Head of Marketing and Public Relations. I'm excited to discuss how you are looking to expand Eyebright's line, and I'll be working closely with your Design Manager, Tae."

"That would be me," a deep voice offered, "Kim Taehyung, at your service." Despite it being a formality, he bowed to Dez again and she felt her chest tighten at the sight of him. Dressed fashionably and comfortable, he seemed to pierce her very soul as his eyes looked directly into hers. His dark brown hair fell easily over his eye in an aristocratic air, and his flawless skin was perfectly bronzed. Dez caught herself staring as he continued to look at her coolly, feeling a little embarrassed for herself.