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Author's Ramblings: I've gotten so many requests for this story (along with others) but I must admit that my fond readers out there are the best. I just threw a little hint in there, I'm sure the right person will get it. I'm sure you will love this chapter, next will start moving the real storyline forward, so please don't be disappointed when the sudden… boinking scenes become minimum… I'll soon be explaining what you all are wondering, so please be patient; and read and review!
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"Nice haircut." Commented Hana as Choi Young simply picked her bags up and took them to the trunk, fixing everything within to accommodate it; she quickly turned to Eun Soo and grabbed her shoulder, looking into her friend's eyes. "Tell me you already used half the box's contents, please." Eun Soo shook her away, laughing nervously, and they turned to see Choi Young bending over to push the bag into the deepest part of the trunk. Hana was obviously staring at his ass, nicely snuggled in those jeans Eun Soo had bought him, and it made Eun Soo swat her playfully.
"He didn't like them." Informed Eun Soo, pressing her lips together.
"No man likes them; you just have to coerce him a little with them." It was Saturday morning, and Eun Soo was picking her best friend up, so they could drive to her parent's barbeque. Choi Young was a little nervous, considering he will meet his soon-to-be in-laws, but Eun Soo had assured him that with the Goryeo charm he would win Kimchi points quickly with her parents. Whatever Kimchi points were. Hana had been invited, obviously by Eun Soo's mother, and since they would be staying for the weekend they had all packed a small bag; Hana was amazed with the small bag Choi Young brought, but said nothing (at least not at the moment). "Promise him oral as long as the time he wears one."
"I don't think it'll work with him."
"Why not? Is he picky or allergic?"
"He's used to going in natural."
"Oh, bad boy!" She swatted Eun Soo playfully, "And you bad girl, letting him in like that! What if you…?"
"We talked, and he's… aware of the consequences so…"
"You gave him the spermicide?"
"No! We'll talk later," And she ordered Hana into the car, walking around to the driver's seat. Hana went to the front seat, and quickly got in; Choi Young didn't seem to mind much to back on the back seat so he just got in and sat quietly, fastening the seatbelt. He understood its use after a simple explanation by Eun Soo and urged her to wear it. "Choi Young you could sleep the way there." Suggested Eun Soo, aware of how much he hated car rides, while fastening her belt. Hana stared at her, surprised by this.
He didn't answer but look out the window as the car started moving; he was more curious as to the world around him than the technology surrounding him. Hana looked at the man and then turned to Eun Soo, obviously curious, then leaned to whisper to Eun Soo. "You two stayed up all night?"
"What?"
"Boinking?"
"No!"
"Too bad, why are you letting that hunk waste away?" Eun Soo hushed her, and Hana pouted.
"Unlike you, Hana I respect my partners, and there are some things I just won't share."
"So no juicy details?"
"No."
"Then, fine, your mom called and asked you to remember the honeywater and the napkins."
"Honeywater? I'm not drinking." Pouted the surgeon making her friend sigh.
"You aren't, but I am." And from her handbag, she pulled a large bottle of vodka. "Weekend, baby!"
"I can't drink, you know that."
"Yes, what about the hunk?"
"I don't drink."
"Oh, that's too sad; Eun Soo's dad loves to drink." There was a tense silence in the car, making Eun Soo shake her head as the car moved down the road and into traffic, the driver announced her intention of going to a small market place nearby her parent's home. The two women talked lively while from the back Choi Young watched his woman interacting happily, and wondered if she'd been as happy if she stayed with him at Goryeo. But Eun Soo was able to merge around the situations around her she was always able to make the best out of everything. Choi Young in the other hand wasn't sure he could live like this; in cars that moved without horses, without the need to carry around his sword, and as a man who his woman financed… Between the worry for her health and their lovemaking, Choi Young had totally forgotten about the important things; this person following them, even now he could feel that presence, obviously he wasn't sure if he could stay, or if he had to return to make his own life history…
"Choi Young-ssi?" Asked Hana, breaking through the wall of his thoughts, her large brown eyes turning to him smiling. Choi Young stared at her, blinking. "So what do you do for a living?"
Choi Young stared at her, suddenly realizing he was in trouble. "Excuse me?"
"What do you do for a living? Where do you work?"
"I… I recently arrived here, I am yet to look for a job." This was accurate, she didn't need many details.
"Let him enjoy the trip, talk to me instead." Said Eun Soo, attempting to change the subject, but Hana laughed out loud.
"I already know where you work at and most of your life story; why talk to you?" She turned back to Choi Young, who breathed in tensely. "Would you like me to help? I know a lot of people that could get you a job." Her offer was nice, but Choi Young wasn't sure if he wanted to owe this woman a favor. "Where do you come from?"
"Goryeo." He answered without thinking, making her turn her head a little.
"Goryeo." She deadpanned, and turned to Eun Soo, who was cringing. "Goryeo." There was a short pause, and she smiled. "So you are an archeologist? Or a historian? Eun Soo-ah, isn't Goryeo that period you studied? Don't tell me you met this guy in college too!"
"Shut up!" Hissed Eun Soo, swatting Hana, who sat back down. "Let him be."
"So, where did you grow up?"
Choi Young needed to come up with something fast, but he wasn't sure if some of the places he knew in Goryeo were still standing in this new country, he wanted to turn to Eun Soo for help but it was a really bad idea. She was expecting an answer, while Eun Soo was attempting to force the woman to stop the questioning. So Choi Young cleared his throat, "I would rather not answer." He said, looking away.
Hana stared at him for ten seconds flat then turned to Eun Soo; "How can I argue that when he's so hot?"
"Sit down and stay put!" Growled Eun Soo, Choi Young was aware she'd been cranky since morning, and her energy had been fluctuating erratically. He knew what it meant and he was not willing to be subject of her anger; Hana was doing a superb job at it though.
Between the women there was a short silence; "You two are keeping a secret from me." Choi Young said nothing, while Eun Soo fell quiet. "I knew it! Are you already pregnant?!"
"Why would you ask such a thing?"
"You two have been busy for who knew how long… and without protection!" Choi Young's eyes widened, as Eun Soo swatted Hana hard, wishing to hurt her for real. "It's the truth!"
"If Imja were with child I would take responsibility, we will be married soon either way."
Eun Soo blushed, like a fresh tomato, while Hana's jaw hit the floor. "Marriage!?"
That spun another web of swats and screams, while Choi Young shook his head; these two were like sisters.
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"Are you absolutely sure I can go into that store and come back in ten minutes and you won't be questioning Choi Young when I get back?" Repeated Eun Soo making Hana, who had spent most of the trip babbling about unwanted pregnancies, birth control and Eun Soo's need for a checkup, roll her eyes.
"I said go! We are both adults we can take care of ourselves."
"Choi Young-ssi, if you want you can go with me."
"Just go Imja, you won't be in there for too long." Said Choi Young softly, making Eun Soo sigh.
"Ten minutes top, can you stay quiet for ten minutes?" And Eun Soo opened the door, bag in hand, and hurried out, slamming the door shut. She turned to look at the woman in the passenger's seat several times, before going into the store, and once she disappeared through the sliding doors Hana flipped towards Choi Young.
"What are you real intentions with my Eun Soo?"
"Your Eun Soo?"
"Yes, mine! She was mine before she was yours, now talk! Do you really mean to marry her?" If she only knew, Choi Young simply smiled at her.
"Yes."
"Why?"
"Because I want to protect her."
"She needs no protection; she's good with the knife."
"I taught her."
"She also knows how to knock people down."
"I also taught her."
"Why her?"
"I don't know; but if she'll have me, I shall be with her for an entire lifetime."
"Sweet talk won't convince me!"
Choi Young gasped. "Eun Soo!" He said, making the woman gasp and sit back down on her seat, gasping. He'd tricked her.
"You are good."
"I'm the best." The girl chuckled.
"Eun Soo has gone through a lot, she'd suffered because of men like you; handsome, sweet, and ultimately cruel and selfish. So let me make this perfectly clear: I know how to dissect testicles and I will gladly do it without anesthesia."
"I am not very sure what anesthesia is, but I understand what you mean. I commend your fighting spirit, but ultimately you will have to capture me and bond me real tight to be able to do that. And I doubt Eun Soo will allow it. My intentions are honorable towards her, that much I can tell you; I would travel back in time to make her happy if I had to."
Before Hana could answer to that Eun Soo returned, carrying two bags.
"What are you two talking about?" Hana turned to answer, but Choi Young's voice cut her.
"Hana-ssi, was about to explain to me how anesthesia works." And the man smiled.
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The barbecue was in full bloom when they arrived; there were many cars around so Eun Soo decided to leave the luggage in the car, they could come get it later on. Hana picked one of the bags, and pulled out the bottle of vodka she'd brought and hurried towards the side of the house, where some people could be seen. She was quick to greet everyone, making some cries of surprise and joy been heard. Meanwhile Choi Young took the bag with the bottle of honeywater and the paper bag with the gifts she'd gotten out of the car, inspecting his clothes. Eun Soo closed her own door after stepping out; her hand landed on his broad back, making him turn to her.
"Don't worry much, my parents are really easygoing." She assured him, while Choi Young removed some nonexistent lint form his black blazer. She smiled at his nervousness.
"Does your father really like to drink?"
"A bit, but not as much as Hana says." She rubbed his back, and took his hand lacing her fingers with his. "We'll do this together, alright? Do you have the gifts?"
"Yes. Imja," He said softly, "Are you feeling well? Did you bring your pills?"
"I'm fine, I told you this morning."
"Very well." He wasn't convinced, but he knew where she'd placed her pain pills, so he might get them when required. "Lead the way." He said softly, and assured with her hand around his, he allowed Eun Soo to guide him towards the barbecue. To say everyone around the small party was surprised to watch them walk hand in hand was an understatement. Her mother was the first to greet her, kissing her cheek and smiling widely. Choi Young watched this exchange nervously, his throat closed and his breathing tense.
"Honey, so nice you could join us." Her eyes turned several times to Choi Young, making Eun Soo roll her eyes, and then smile.
"Mom, this is my boyfriend Choi Young."
Boyfriend. Choi Young was unfamiliar with the word, but he trusted Eun Soo do know exactly how to present him to her parents; and it seemed to please the woman greatly by the way she reacted: woman's eyes widen slightly, but then smiled. Her eyes were the same shade as Eun Soo's, her hands as delicate, and the way her lips opened in surprise was very similar. There was no doubt that Eun Soo took after her mother's delicate features. His soon to be mother-in-law scanned Choi Young from head to toe, studying his posture, clothes, his general appearance and finally smiled at him. Of course, Eun Soo gave her a disapproving stare, and they shared some silent language making the woman stop staring at him.
"Choi Young this is my mother: Sun Hi." Choi Young bowed, respectfully and swallowed hard before talking. This surprised Sun Hi greatly, making her cover her mouth.
"Madam, it's an honor to meet you."
"What a polite, handsome man! It's a pleasure, Choi Young." Breathing in nervously the General of Goryeo watched as the woman turned. "Honey, come say hello to Eun Soo and her boyfriend!"
The man appeared from the side of the grill, face stern and serious he walked (stumped was a better description) towards Choi Young, eying him carefully. Choi Young bowed respectfully and felt Eun Soo squeeze his hand. "Appa, how have you been?" The man's eyes turned to his daughter and his arms opened to receive her in a hug, although he was obviously warm towards her, his eyes were cold towards Choi Young. "Have you been taking good care of yourself?" He said finally, turning away from the man to smile at his daughter.
"Always. How about you? You seem to be eating well." It was obvious that her personality Eun Soo took after her father; he was stubborn and stern, but obviously very gentle and warm.
From the side Hana appeared, "You have no idea sir." She was obviously already drinking, the blue tall cup in hand was already halfway through. "Mr. Choi makes sure Eun Soo eats her three meals and snacks." That had Sun Hi very happy.
"Oh, is that so?" Asked Sun Hi, smiling widely. Eun Soo snarled at her friend, who obviously wasn't talking about food, and watched her smile and hurry away.
"Appa, this is Choi Young, Choi Young this is my father, Kang Dae."
"Sir it is an honor to make your acquaintance." The man was obviously annoyed with the man attempting to woo his daughter (not aware she'd been wooed already), "I understand my first visit is rather unconventional, but I thank you for welcoming me into your home."
"Oh you are most welcome young man." Answered Sun Hi, pleased with her daughter's companion, while Eun Soo could feel the tension irradianting from her father's body. "Please come in, take a drink or eat something. We have kimchi."
"Eh?" Asked Choi Young, softly, unsure on how to proceed without Kang Dae's permission.
There was a short silence, and Eun Soo was forced to elbow her father's flank to get the man to stop from glaring and talk. "Yes, welcome young man. Please," And the man motioned at him to join the celebration. Choi Young offered the gifts to Sun Hi with a respectful bow, and she smiled at him, thanking him. "Do you drink?" Asked Kang Dae loudly, stomping towards the nearest table; Choi Young turned his attention fully to the man, and before answering a large blue cup similar to the one Hana was carrying was shoved into his hands. "Drink."
Choi Young looked down at the cup and then at the man, Kang Dae was already drinking and since it was disrespectful not to obey an elder Choi Young lifted the cup and drank. The liquid was sweeter than anything he'd tasted before; he'd tried soda and several other juices Eun Soo claimed were very popular, but this was something else. It was a little sour, burned his throat and left a strange taste in his lips. But Choi Young couldn't make a fool of himself in this important date and simply drank the contents of the cup completely. He set the cup down, and the man frowned at him.
"What do you do for a living?"
"Forgive me?" Asked Choi Young, attempting to recover from the burn the liquid had created down his throat.
"What do you work in?" Demanded to know the man, he blinked and his brain provided quickly the answer.
"Military."
"How long have you served?"
"Seven years in my current post."
"A high rank?"
"I rather not say. Secrecy is vital." Choi Young swallowed hard, and when the man turned to serve some more drinks, the general scoffed silently; the liquid was strong. He turned and saw Eun Soo, she was greeting some guests and stealing glances towards him, when their eyes met she smiled, lifting her fist and mouthing softly towards him. Fighting! The cup he had just emptied was handed over, refilled, and Choi Young stared down at it, but took it from Kang Dae's hand.
"Drink." Choi Young gave a little nod and while the man started drinking he turned slightly to the side and started to drink his from his own cup.
"You seem too young to be in such supposed high position. How old are you?"
"Twenty nine sir." Choi Young answered, after finishing his drink and scoffed slightly again, as the man turned the meat from the grill.
"What? You are younger than my Eun Soo!" It seemed to be insulting. "Why are you really with her?"
"Eh?"
"Father!" Said Hana appearing from the side, offering her empty cup. "Would you refill?"
"Of course, child." Answered the man sweetly setting his drink and the grill's fork down, closed the grill, Choi Young threw the contents of his cup to the side, smiling at Hana, who nodded.
"Did Choi Young tell you? He's an archeologist; he studies Goryeo history too." The man slammed the bottle of clear liquid down, while Choi Young stared at Hana.
"You said you were in the military!"
"And I am…"
"Then what about this archeologist thing?"
"My knowledge of Goryeo is vast due to my upbringing, I have studied and searched for items," which wasn't a lie; he did searched for Goryeo items, during the Goryeo period. "But for now I am more concentrated in my military career." Hana nodded at this explanations, the man was so strange she didn't really put much mind into it, but Kang Dae was suspicious of him.
"Hello Everyone!" Called the cheerful voice of a young man, appearing at the door carrying several bags and looking sharp. Choi Young turned and looked at him quickly, then turned to see Kang Dae smiling at the man, ignoring Choi Young completely and walking towards him.
"Jung Woo, welcome!" The man and Kang Dae shared a hug, and Hana padded Choi Young's shoulder.
"Competition's here. My money's on you." And with a little wink she moved away from Choi Young who watched the interaction between the two men. They seemed to know each other quite well. Turning, he saw both Sun Hi and Eun Soo welcoming the man, and to Choi Young's surprise his girlfriend hugged the newcomer hello.
