A/N: Chapter two! Spoliers, Gaara is in this Chapter! Thank you to those reading and reviewing, it's very encouraging. Enjoy.
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The building that loomed before me had seen more celebrities in a month than I could see in a year watching cable TV. Diamond and Dead Records was the leader in producing everything from lofty folk rock, to psychobilly metal core. They dipped their feet in everything, earning a versatile reputation and hefty bank account.
Diamond and Dead had their own radio station. My heart thundered realizing I worked at that very radio station. I was to DJ for them! Albeit, later in the evening, but still, it was a chance. Hiring people would be fun, I was sure, but my hands couldn't wait to get on a switch board and a panel.
I wanted to scratch records, and deliver clever lines to the public, heralding them with the best music in a century. I wanted them to love me.
The email I had received from corporate directed me to the proper floor and room of my employer. The building was huge, and probably very easy to get lost in.
I checked my cell phone as I walked into the double doors of the building. With plenty of time to spare before 8 am, I decided to forgo the elevators and take the stairs. Hinata would have been proud.
At the 5th flight, I cursed myself. My meeting with my nee boss was on the tenth and top floor, where they kept the radio station. I trudged unhappily in black wedges the rest of the way.
The email from corporate had instructed me that dress code was basically anything that didn't make me look like a two cent whore. Polka dotted high wasted capris, 50's black and red bandeau top, wedges, and I could have been mistaken for a fifties pin up girl. This was my style, classy, slightly edgy, and unapologetically retro.
I had been confident that morning, well up until I had walked into my boss's office. Could you call him that? I had been picturing an older man, in his fifties, strung out on caffeine, and sporting a metallica shirt.
What I got instead was quite possibly the sexiest man I had ever seen. His hair was the most obnoxious shade of red, pale skin, lethal smile, and mischievous, black rimmed eyes. He wore rolled jeans, and was bare foot, obviously comfortable in his office. Her sported a David Bowie t-shirt, and I adored him for it immediately.
He looked at me skeptically as I ogled him. I hoped I wasn't being too obvious, but from his slight smirk I was sure that I was.
"Can I help you, Miss?" he was unswervingly polite and his voice sounded like soft, deep ocean waves crashing. Too sexy.
"Um, yes, Hi I'm Sakura Haruno, your new PR girl." I gave him what I hoped was a dazzling smile.
Recognition flitted across his face, and he returned the smile promptly. I lost my breath. He should be locked up for that smile. How many women had he killed with it?
"Of course, you're a bit early." He said, then proceeded to look me up and down. I blushed, not used to that type of attention. "You're gonna fit in nicely." He said with another smirk. "Come with me."
He stood from his desk revealing a tall, lean, and taught body. He was almost a whole foot taller than me, muscular to a fault. He pants hugged him too tight, hanging low on his hips. I would follow him anywhere.
The trip, however, wasn't long. He led me two doors down from him, to a plain office. There was a desk, computer chair, and a MacBook sitting in a box on the desk. The furniture was black and modern.
"This is your office, you can do whatever you like with it. You have a company budget of $500 to decorate. The MacBook is company issued, but you can take it home. There's a file with some papers under the box detailing your schedule. It is subject to change, but I'll let you know. You get your schedule weekly. Any questions you know where my office is." With that he stalked out of the room, glancing back briefly to give me a reassuring smile.
"Wow…" I breathed under my breath. How would I be able to do anything with tall, dark, and sexy just two doors away? I realized then I didn't even know his name. I scanned my email, but couldn't find it.
Well, I'd find out eventually.
I sat down behind my desk and took out the folder he'd told me about. The first paper in it was a letter.
Dear Sakura,
None of us here are very formal, except with corporate. But only because their snobs. First of all I'd like to welcome you to Dead and Diamond Record Label and Radio Station. Enclosed in this folder is a list of the things you'll be required to do each day. You'll get a new schedule every week. If things change, I'll let you know. We're so glad to have a new PR. Your resume was outstanding, and your college professors had wonderful things to say about you. I know you're gonna make a great addition to our team, and little radio family. Out on the floor, in the cubicles, are some of our tech people, and interns. If you need help, they'll be glad to assist you. Also, the door to your right is Naruto, he specializes marketing. He's a great guy and very helpful. To your left, there is Shikamaru. He's an accountant. He's quiet, but also very kind. The door down from his, is mine. I am always available. Don't hesitate to ask anything of anybody. You'll meet the other main members of the team later. Don't be a stranger and don't be shy. We're one big family. You're going to do great!
Gaara
So that was his name! Gaara. Sexy, like him. I liked it a lot. He seemed very kind, despite his mischievous eyes and bad boy smirk.
My eyes couldn't help but run over the words, I am always available. My mind was in a very wrong place. My poor body was in hormonal overload.
Sighing, I tried desperately to focus on the rest of the documents. At the top of each was the day/date, and underneath that were tasks that needed to be completed on that day. There were time slots in which I had to have certain things completeted. My mind swam.
I focused on today, Monday.
8 AM: Introduction. Study your schedule. Meet your peers. (Gaara had obviously typed this)
9 AM: Ask Naruto to call one of the tech guys, so he can set up your computer. We haven't installed a phone in your office yet, it use to be a closet….
10:30 AM: I'm hoping your computer will be set up by this point. If yes, proceed to the first document under your new company email, it should have been in your email from corporate. Fill out the papers in that email, and send it directly to me. gaaraa .org Proceed to my office where I will print these, and have you sign them. Sorry, we haven't gotten you a printer yet either….
If your computer isn't set up yet, proceed to my office anyway so that I can have you fill out the papers from my computer.
11 AM: I don't expect these papers to take you very long. Your lunch is the same time everyday, from 11-12:30. We have a cafeteria on the first floor, and there are plenty of surrounding restaurants. Make a friend, take them with you.
12:30 PM: Staff meeting is every Monday from 12:45 to 2:45. Don't be late. I'll collect you in your office to show you where the meeting room is the first day.
2:45 PM: I have nothing really for you to involve yourself in until tomorrow. I wanted you to take today and familiarize yourself with the rest of the floor. Your day ends at 5 PM. Take the rest of this time till then and get use to the place. Plan out your room design. Annoy Naruto, if he hasn't had half a mind to annoy you yet.
*I will take you into the broadcasting station on Friday and make you familiar with it's interworking's before your first show Friday night.
I finished reading and stacked my papers back up. He was so thorough, so nice. He really wanted me to fit in too. I wasn't really shy, but I was determined to wait as long as I could before scouting out this Naruto guy.
I looked back down at my phone. The digital face read 8:30 am. I had every intention of taking the next 30 minutes to clear my head of my incredibly sexy boss, and let the reality that I was truly living my dream really sink it.
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A/N: Gaara is a fox! But, isn't he sweet though? It's a bit OOC, but I wanted him to be nice and laid back, but still professional. Yes, the whole Rookie Nine will be in this fic. Sakura's first day isn't over yet. I have a lot more planned for her. The next chapter will be exponentially longer, with hopefully a good amount of dialogue. I hope you liked it! Please continue reading! Reviews are always appreciated! Thank you!
