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Samusil | myg | C H A P — 1

summary: It was always known that you were the family disappointment. So naturally, you fled. With a looming school debt, alcoholic tendencies, and no luck whatsoever in keeping a job for more than a month, you were at your wits end until you finally cave into working at Bang-Lenzo. You’ve only ever heard horrors of the place and its manager. But maybe, just maybe, that office would become your safe haven.

pairing: myg x reader

genre: strangers to lovers au | office!yoongi au | future angst? fluff?

word count: 4.4k

tw: alcoholism as coping mechanism

an: i kind of fell off the face of the earth these past 2 years, but as i wrote in the prologue “Life [is] a bitch to everyone […] and it’s proven [I’m not] the exception.” so i present the very delayed first chapter as an apology, and hopefully i continue to be motivated to see it through…

chap: 1/? | prologue

Safe and sound, you arrived home. The walk up the stairs to your apartment was brisk and easy. Usually, the climb up was a challenge any time you came back from Jack’s, but being ‘sober’ enough that evening was a fresh change, although you were now hyper aware of most of your surroundings, problems and hunger. The quick fix for that was to focus actively on something else. Cooking.

After a shower, you made a beeline for the kitchen. It was past dinner time, so a light snack would be enough to curb your hunger. Devouring a banana, you pondered on what to make for lunch. If ealier’s lunch was anything to go by, you should prepare a decent meal to be able to share with the boys. But, if Yoongi was your prime example, the way he dug into his food waiting for no one may mean that sharing isn’t his or Hoseok’s manner. Although, it could have also been due to the divorce issues… Regardless of which scenario happens, it’s best to be prepared.

Waking up early in the morning was going to take some time to get used to, but at least you weren’t hungover. You threw on a quick outfit you had prepared the night before, grabbed your things and were ready to head out. Bright and early. Too early in fact, and with morning hunger causing a chorus in your stomach. You stopped at a 7-Eleven near your apartment to buy a Kimbab to curb starvation. You hadn’t really thought of meal prepping for breakfast so you took note to think ahead for the upcoming days. The fleeting thought of a glass bowl on your desk dashed through your mind as you headed for the candy aisle and grabbed an assorted bag of candies.

Still very much on time, you arrive at the office at a perfect clock in for 7:30. You were going to step into Jungkook’s office to let him know you arrived, but words were stripped away from you as you opened the door. Jeon Jungkook, the manager, the man who is your boss… Was gowned with sweaty work out clothes, ‘bench pressing’ an archive cabinet as his morning exercise routine. He explained it was all part of keeping his vitals in shape at his age. All you could do was nod and close the door behind you as you made it back to your desk, shaking away whatever was going on in his office out of your memory. As you’re settling at your desk and pouring the candies into the bowl, Jungkook heads on over to the bathroom with a spare change of work clothes.

Time was ticking and soon the rest of the employees started to arrive. Jimin and Taehyung arrive and are quick to stop by your desk.

“Good morning!” They both chirp in unison, making subtle glances at the candy bowl. They really are children…

“Mornin’! Feel free to take some candy, boys.” You motion your hand to the bowl and they waste no time getting some candy. The smile on their faces would soon match the one growing on yours.

“Just what we needed after a stressful morning at home.” Jimin added.

“Oh? What happened?”

“Our cow was being a fussy girl. Didn’t want to leave her shelter for some morning hazing…” Taehyung pouted.

“Yeah, she’s not really much of a morning cow.” A cow? They have a cow?! It shouldn’t surprise you considering they live on a farm, but you thought it was only limited to strawberries…. They chuckled to themselves and headed over to their station. Not a second after your desk clears, Hoseok arrives with a bright smile and a wishful morning. “Don’t forget about lunch today!” He chimes as he knocks quickly on your counter. A quick, excited nod was your answer as he waltzed away.

The remainder of the employees scatter in, and of course, Yoongi is last. Thankfully not late this time. Instead of being in a hurry for his seat like yesterday,he places himself in front of the newly spotted candy bowl. Secretly thankful for it since he now didn’t need to make up an excuse out of thin air for stopping. He grabs a random one only to let a soft chuckle escape him.

“Might this be a reception habit in development?”

“Mayhaps. Good morning.” The corner of your lips tug into a soft smile.

“Morning. How are you doing? Y’know after... ?”

“Oh, yeah I’m good. I didn’t have a lot to drink so I’m very stable.”

“Well, that’s good, but I meant…” His expression grew a bit concerned. Oh… Right, the messages. You had pretty much forgotten about that interaction up until now, but safe to say you were fine about that also. Right?

“Ah, right. Good on that department as well.” His semblant changed at your assurance. “What about you?”

“Eh, only a minor headache, but this’ll take care of that.” He shows off his venti Iced Americano as he walks over to his desk.

Not even ten minutes after official work hours began, and Jungkook was already calling you into his office. With a sigh, you grabbed a pen and notepad for whatever it is he will bring up.

He was already fidgeting in his seat as you sat across from him.

“Y/N, we need to go over some things from yesterday. Like a refresher.” He cracks every finger individually.

“Uh, sure boss, of course.” You set the pen ready to begin note taking.

“Corporate. What do we do about Corporate calls?” Not this again…

“...Avoid.”

“Correct! Avoid. At every cost. If you were to answer, you say I’m out with a client, I’m in a meeting, out sick. Anything. Literally any excuse, for them to not reach me.” The last word was highlighted with thumbs jolting at himself. You scribbled down the instructions in the notepad just to be complacent, but it struck you with curiosity as to why he wanted to avoid the big bosses so much. Being as this was a Jungkook matter, you prefer to just let it die out instead of paying any mind.

The office door opened behind you, revealing Taehyung moving towards the desk of the man in charge with a flyer in hand. Ah yes, more party planning.

After making small corrections to the upcoming party’s flyer, and asking for more information on the cow subject— who you now know is named Bom and after being presented with many pictures of her on Taehyung’s phone you have become endeared of the large beauty— you and Taehyung head on out of Jungkook’s office with a chuckle. Meanwhile, from his desk, Yoongi prods Hoseok.

“Hey, don’t you think it’s a bit odd how quickly Y/N is adjusting to this nuthouse?”

“Hm? Maybe, but it’s good I think.” Hoseok replies, taking a glance as you make your way back to your reception desk, then he turns his attention back to the computer. “I think she might actually make it past a week.

“Maybe so, but isn’t it weird she gets along so well with Jungkook? It’s borderline suspicious lowkey. Also, when did she even interview? Jungkook usually has them scheduled out during business hours, but I don’t recall seeing her before yesterday.” He taps his temple as he eyes between you and Jungkook’s office. Hoseok stops typing and looks up, squinting.

“Now that you mention it, I don’t think I saw her before either. Maybe she was interviewed and we were absent that day?”

“That’s doubtful, what are the odds of us not being present the same day? And neither of us has been out at the same time in the last two months…”

“Well, we are having lunch with her, so let’s ask her then.”

“Fair enough.” With his curt reply and putting his suspicions aside for the time being, his fingers began moving on their own against the keyboard, continuing the work he had briefly put on hold.

The first half of the day was more of the same as yesterday. Forwarding emails, organizing Jungkook and the office’s schedule, making copies. The basics. All while also holding small and idle conversations with your coworkers ever so often, and of course, battling corporate on Jungkook’s behalf. You decided that a good excuse would be that he would be meeting with some clients for lunch, but he ends up getting food poisoning so he ends up being out for the rest of the day and tomorrow. At least that way you have two days covered, and more time to organize and come up with more excuses for him.

As the lunch hour crept up, you microwaved your meal and headed over to the conference room where Yoongi and Hoseok waited, each with their own meal to themselves. Hoseok looked up with a cheery smile, while Yoongi simply greeted you with 15% of that energy, which was a lot coming from him.

“So, you guys hung out at Slack Jack’s yesterday?” Hoseok mentioned as he poked around his food.

“Oh, yeah. I’m good friends with Jackson so I go there all the time, ran into Yoongi at the counter.”

“Ah, lemme guess. He was pressed against the corner, huh?” He let out a chuckle as he prodded his elbow against Yoongi, who let out a playfully annoyed sigh.

“I like to be as far away from people as possible, yes. However, Y/N was actually… decent to have around.”

“I guess I can say the same of you.”

In the midst of your banter, and before they got the chance to ask you about your interview, Yoongi’s text alerts go off. By the souring expression growing on his face, the messages could possibly be related to one thing: the divorce. Hoseok noticed his reaction as well, and sheepishly changed the subject, mainly directing it to you about the office and how you were adjusting to it. All throughout the rest of the lunch chatter, all you could hear was Yoongi’s furious taps against his screen.

As expected during the second half of the work day, the corporate team tried to reach Jungkook again. By mentioning the “food poisoning” and “assuming he would be out again tomorrow for rest”, you managed to get Corporate to not call more than they usually did. For now anyways…

With a relieved sigh, you get off your chair and head over to the break room. Coffee and sugar was much needed in order for you to finish the day in stride. Inside, at the corner table, sat a sullen Yoongi, staring into the cup of coffee in front of him, not budging.

While preparing your own mug, you deliberate between leaving him alone or checking up on him. The concern wins over you, picking the latter. Walking over to his table, you tap your fingers nervously against the ceramic between your hands. Sitting across from him, you stared into your mug as well.

“Hey… Mind if I join you?” The same stern, cold catlike eyes from yesterday morning looked straight at you, and for a moment you regret your decision. To your surprise, Yoongi let out a sigh and shook his head.

“Usually I would, but I guess I could make an exception for today.” The faintest hint of a smile tugged at his lips, but quickly faded. A curt nod and a soft hum were your only replies as you took a sip of your coffee.

“So, how’re you feeling?”

“Sick to my stomach, but I guess I'll manage. In all honesty, I just want to leave.”

“Oh? Then take the rest of the day off.” You spoke as if you were in charge of payroll.

“As much as I would like to, I don't have personal, sick or vacation hours left. So not much of a choice but to stay.”

“Hm… or, just give me your Key Card. I'll clock you out at closing.”

“Yeah, right. That’s kinda sketchy don't you think?”

“Maybe, but no one really has to know. And I'm sure Jungkook wouldn't mind, considering how he is."

It didn't take a lot of convincing from your part to persuade the man into taking some well-deserved rest. With an irrefutable "you're probably not going to get much work done like this anyways," and a well-timed distraction courtesy of Jungkook himself, Yoongi was out of the building for the rest of the day before you made it back to your desk. The whole event was somehow the highlight of your afternoon.

The rest of the hours blurred into the usual, with Tae and Jimin stopping by for candy every so often and diverse pictures of Bom flashing on their phone screens. They looked like proud parents, and the idea made you chuckle.

Once 5 arrived, you waited for everyone else to leave, save Jungkook, and clocked out on Yoongi's stead. Grabbing your phone, you briefly thought of letting him know, until it dawned on you that, right, you don't have his number yet. With that thought in mind, you wondered briefly if you should stop at Slack Jack's to see if by miracle the man was there, but passing by it's lot and finding it empty of a Genesis, it was easier to go straight home instead. You were beat, after all, and at least it isn't like you're missing out on anything. You'll see Jackson next time.

Time flew by as the week came to an end. The days were a blur and more or less the same as the first two with party planning, alternating lunch with the Crop Festers— as you’ve lovingly named them— and Yoongi and Hoseok, you even occasionally joined the Dancercise break. On off days you’d end up going to the bar after work— the ‘early’ ambience grew on you— running into Yoongi and having a drink or two with him while idly chatting. But most importantly, avoiding corporate. That would be what struck out the most, but still, you didn’t question it. You simply followed the instructions given by the boss until told otherwise. Even if Jungkook was extremely weird about that, and other things, you didn’t mind being his subordinate.

Regardless of how surprisingly well the first week went, you were excited for the weekend. The rest was much needed and very welcome. Before, your weekends consisted of two things: working horrible hours at a dead end job, and getting plastered drunk, with rage, after likely fighting whichever dead beat boss you had at the time. You didn’t want to get ahead of yourself and your wishful thinking, but the striking contrast of where you stood before and where you stand now, even if it had only just been a week, was more than enough to give you a hopeful outlook on what’s to come. It’s like you could finally breathe again.

Instead of going out, you decided to use your time to focus on yourself. Skin, hair and mind, you took care of it all on Saturday as if your room was a mini spa. By the end of the day, you were feeling and looking refreshed. Come by Sunday and you focused more on your living arrangements, it had been a while since you gave the apartment a good cleaning so you made headway with that department. Afterwards, you started meal planning for the week. With time still in your favor, you went to do light grocery shopping for your breakfasts and lunches for the week. And of course, the biscuits, that were now for a party of four instead of one.

It had been decided that from now on; Jungkook, Jimin, Taehyung and yourself would have early morning breakfast, so when you arrived at 7:15am with your freshly baked biscuits, it was no surprise to see them all gathered in Jungkook’s office. Displayed on his desk was the 8 pack of donuts he mentioned he would bring, along with coffee, juice and fresh strawberries courtesy of Jimin and Tae.

“Morning!” The three of them chirped simultaneously as you waltzed in.

“Good morning, I hope you guys have an appetite today!” You smiled as you placed your usual basket on the desk, completing the breakfast spread.

“Of course!” Taehyung exclaimed while he, Jungkook and Jimin quickly reached for some biscuits.

“You seriously have skill, Y/N. The flavor is no joke.” Jimin spoke as he chewed happily.

“Oh, please…” With your cheeks reddening slightly at the oohs and aahs over your biscuits, you focus on the fruit in sight.

“Are these from your farm?” You look between Tae and Jimin expectantly as you take a strawberry. Taking a bite, your eyes widen. You’ve had strawberries before, but none this juicy and sweet. “They’re so good!”

“They are! Fresh right?” Taehyung smiles.

“And they’re not fully in season until our party, so if you think those are good, just wait until then.” Jimin grinned, his eyes turning into crescent moons as they usually do.

Chuckling, Jungkook hands you a donut. “I know I can’t wait, especially with the whole office getting together.” His eyes glance over all of you fondly.

“You really enjoy these things, huh?” Your eyes meet as you ask, a smile tugging on his lips.

“Of course, this office is my family.”

While exchanging words, food, and drink inside the office, you chatters catch the ear of an unexpected early coworker. To everyone’s surprise, Yoongi props his head into the office with a confused look, matching the one on each of your faces. The past week was lesson enough that the man before you was not a morning person, yet here he was, half an hour earlier than his usual arrival time.

“Well, you’re early today.” Jungkook chuckles, one brow raised.

“And in luck,” Jimin chirps. “Y/N made biscuits for breakfast!” He motions for them as Taehyung brings the basket over to the unusually early worker. He glances at the pastries and then over at you.

“Don’t mind if I do. What’s the occasion?” Taking a small bite and step towards you, his eyes widen just as much as his suspicion. Baffled by how good it is, he can’t help but wonder what the reason for the gathering might be. Well, likely something for that forsaken crop party. “It’s good.” You smile at his comment and shrug.

“Nothing in particular, we just wanted to have breakfast together.” Jungkook quickly replies. The answer doesn’t sway Yoongi’s suspicions, but he lets them rest for now, having other matters to attend to.

“I see, you all seem to be getting along quite well from the looks of it. I’ll let you guys be, I need to work on some documents for a client.” With an awkward nod, he leaves the office and heads over to his desk. You’ve only known him for a little while, but you were certain he wouldn't wake up early for a client. He probably had some divorce files to look over from what you could assume by his sour expression as he looked over some papers. Remembering how he acted the first time you met him, when the divorce was first brought up, you figured it was best to let him be for today.

While that was the right choice during the beginning of the morning, since he was internally fuming due to the divorce proceedings getting delayed again, throughout the rest of the day he was half expectant and looking forward to your newfound coffee breaks and lunches together. Instead, you spent your first break with the Customer Service representatives Yeonjun and Beomgyu. Jungkook wanted you to try and get to know more of the office members outside of your usual circle, to get more involved, so you figured it would be a nice change of pace.

During lunch, since you still had some crop party details to go through, you spent most of your time at the Accounting section going through some arrangement planning with the Crop Festers. Leaving Yoongi and Hoseok to their usual lunch habits in the conference room.

“So, this morning… Jimin, Taehyung and Y/N were in Jungkook’s office having breakfast. Apparently Y/N bakes some biscuits for them?” Yoongi commented while scarfing down his food, occasionally glancing up at the door to see if anyone, or someone in particular, decided to join.

“Really? That’s nice of her.”

“Yeah, I guess. But don’t you find it strange?”

“Well, it could be considered so. But, she is helping with the bonding crop party, and they all seem to be getting along well. I don’t think there might be much of a problem.”

“You don’t think so? Every other new person that starts here ends up leaving because of how things are, yet she’s taking all of these shenanigans in stride and actually participating?”

Hoseok swallows his bite of kimchi before responding.

“In hindsight it’s strange because we’re used to people being annoyed and frustrated, but maybe she’s just finally the person for the job, and the office.”

They continue eating their lunch while changing the subject to other things, but the thoughts still linger in Yoongi’s mind. No sane person would put up with all this nonsense if there wasn’t anything else behind closed doors… For all he knew, you could be sleeping with Jungkook for the job, or manipulating him to some extent to keep you onboard. You could also just be a decent human being that gets along with everyone, but people like that don’t think exist in Yoongi’s opinion. He shook off the suspicions once again. These comments he kept to himself, not wanting to seem accusatory or having the suspicions fall on the wrong ears.

Eventually, it’s time for another break. Usually you share at least one coffee break with Yoongi, so if in the morning you skipped out, he could expect you in the afternoon. But, today was one of those odd days, deciding to go do Dancercise with Jungkook, Hoseok and Jimin instead.

Had it not been for that unexpected encounter early in the morning, you and Yoongi would not have spoken at all throughout the work day. And while to you it was just a normal day, Yoongi was subconsciously irritated. He unconsciously had fallen into the routine of idly chatting with you through moments of the day. Like Hoseok, you became a drop of sanity in the nuthouse of an office. Trying to understand why and how you managed to fit right into the chaos that was the office, he figured it was best if he just went to ask Jackson about your… track record with bosses. So he did.

After the work day was over, and while the cars were filing out of the parking lot, Yoongi noticed how you, Jimin and Taehyung were still talking at the building entrance. He figured this could buy him some time alone with Jackson to ask some questions before you would eventually join him as usual.

It was a slow day, Mondays were usually empty, so there weren’t many clients. Sitting at his preferred stool at Jack’s counter, he stares at the bar owner in question, ready to ask whatever comes to mind.

“So you told Y/N to apply at Bang-Lenzo, right?” Looking at the entrance before looking back at Jackson, Yoongi begins.

“Oh, yeah. I’ve been telling her for months. How’s working with her been? She seems to be doing well over there.” Jackson settles Yoongi’s drink in front of him as he speaks.

“Yeah, she’s been doing well. Actually, can you tell me more about that? Like what led up to her finally working there?"

Jackson whistled through his lips and chuckled.

“‘Course I can. It was about two Fridays ago. She had a rough time at her old job, like all the ones before that, bussing tables and taking shit from an even shittier boss. Ended up quitting on the spot, since she was so fed up.”

Yoongi took a sip from his whiskey and raised a brow at Jackson, urging him to continue.

“She came here right after and nearly had a breakdown. So I convinced her to apply for that position that Jungkook was hiring for.”

“Wait, so you convinced her on Friday and by Monday she already had the job?”

“Yeah, pretty much. I know Jungkook is usually there on Saturdays so I told her to see if he was willing to interview her on the spot.”

“And?”

“And what?”

“I mean there’s gotta be something else. From what you’ve told me about her before, all her previous jobs were as a busgirl. She just showed up on a Saturday for an impromptu interview, unprepared, unannounced?”

Jackson chuckled. “Don’t forget uneducated, since, y’know, she dropped out of college.”

Yoongi‘s eyes rolled. “And she still got the job.”

Jackson shrugs. “Might also be because she gave him a taste of her buns. Oh- welcome, what can I get for you?” A client came up to the bar, taking away Jackson’s attention, but Yoongi had heard enough. Enough to make his suspicions not only grow, but solidify. Of course, Jackson’s comment went over Yoongi’s head and was completely misunderstood, as Yoongi had also had a taste of the ‘buns’ in question. The biscuits to be more precise. But the shock and disappointment were too strong for him to think clearly.

Did she really have to resort to something so low? For a job at a Paper Office?

Yoongi glances at his watch and then the door. It was clear enough, you weren't coming tonight. With a sigh, he decided to call it a night. After having said his goodbyes to Jackson, he started to make his way out.

Where is she even?

Yoongi never went home early. Even before meeting you, he would never go back home early. Staying at the bar until late hours of the night was his sanctuary away from his soon to be ex-wife. Alone and blissful. But now? Being alone at the bar didn’t feel like it used to… He had started to enjoy how his silent nights turned into random conversations with you. It was refreshing for him. And the sunken realization of it annoyed him. He was conflicted. He didn't want to think you were using Jungkook, or sleazing around with him, for a job. But it was also hard to believe that someone like you, tolerable of all the incomprehensible behaviors in the office, existed. He also didn’t want to think that someone who he was slowly starting to enjoy having around, could be similar in any notion to his… wife… With a sigh, he started his car.

If she’s not here by now... She’s probably just tired and went straight home. That's what I'll tell myself…

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