Disclaimer: I do not own BOF- its original plot, characters, etc. I'm just a mere fan who loves the SoEul couple. :D

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Chapter 3: Grandfather So's Announcement

Exactly at four, Yi Jung arrived in front of the Arts building. Minutes later, Ga Eul arrived carrying a box of cake with her.

"Sorry Sunbae. I bought a cake first so that I have something to bring to your grandfather." Ga Eul apologized.

"You don't have to bother Ga Eul- yang. Anyways, I think we should go now so we can arrive on time for dinner."

Yi Jung opened the door of his neon orange sports car and Ga Eul went it. Yi Jung sat at the driver's seat, started the engine and sped off. The drive was silent only classical pieces by Mozart and Beethoven could be heard until Yi Jung broke the silence. "Who would you choose between Mozart and Beethoven?" Yi Jung asked Ga Eul out of the blue.

"Why ask that kind of question?" Ga Eul inquired.

"Nothing. I'm just curious since the two of them are really great composers and both come from the same era."

"I'd choose Mozart." Ga Eul responded with a smile on her face. "His compositions are lighter than that of Beethoven's. Whenever I listen to Beethoven's pieces, I always feel heavy and burdened. How about you Sunbae?"

"I'd choose Beethoven." Yi Jung answered.

"Why?"

"Because you chose Mozart." Yi Jung let out a chuckle. "No. Just joking. It's because I think Beethoven's compositions contain more emotions and feelings than Mozart's since Mozart's compositions are limited to the boundaries of the classical era. Beethoven, however, depicted what he truly feels and he came out of the boundaries."

"You listen to Beethoven's composition whenever you do pottery, right?" Ga Eul asked him.

"How'd you know?"

"It's because your pottery pieces give me feeling of sadness. I always feel that way when I listen to Beethoven's composition especially the Moonlight Sonata."

"You really know how to analyze art, don't you? Is that what you get from being exposed to art since childhood?"

"I guess so." Ga Eul replied. "I think you know the feeling as well. You came from a clan of great potters."

"And you came from a clan of great artists Ga Eul- yang. Your family is more diverse in the arts compared to mine."

"Probably." Ga Eul replied with a smile. She has always admired Yi Jung's works as a young potter. He definitely has the talent and that runs in his blood. No wonder he is the heir to the famous So clan.

After a few more minutes of driving, Yi Jung and Ga Eul finally arrived at the So clan's ancestral home. It can be said as a true ancestral home for the architecture and culture of the past can still be seen, even from the outside. The house, though it looks old, is still sturdy and elegant looking. The house is large and it can be seen that it has housed various generations of the So clan. Pottery can also be observed as the art of the family since the house is full of historical and remarkable pottery pieces that can only be made by a member of the said family.

"Yi Jung!" Madame So greeted her son as she saw him and Ga Eul walk towards the house. "Happy birthday my son!" she gave him a hug. "And you must be Miss Chu Ga Eul, right?" Madame So turned to the beautiful girl beside Yi Jung.

"Good evening Madame So." Ga Eul said politely. She handed Madame So the cake she bought. "Sorry if that's the only thing I brought with me tonight. I was just informed this afternoon."

"Thanks Ga Eul." Madame So replied with a sweet smile. At that, Ga Eul realized where Yi Jung got his captivating smile and deep dimples. "You don't need to bother, really. It was our fault that you were informed just this afternoon. I'm sorry for that. Well, shall we head inside?" Madame So invited the teenagers. "You two must be hungry."

Upon arriving inside the house, Madame So led the two to the dining area where Yi Jung's grandfather, So Min Kyu; Yi Jung's father, So Hyun Sub; and Yi Jung's older brother, So Il Hyun all sat.

"Happy birthday Yi Jung!" the three men greeted the youngest of the So clan.

"Thanks." Yi Jung casually said. He's not really used to be dining with the rest of his family.

"Good evening." Ga Eul politely said as she bowed as low as she could to the three men. "My name is Chu Ga Eul."

"Ga Eul- shi!" Yi Jung's grandfather exclaimed. "Sit down, dear. It's good that I have finally met you."

Ga Eul did as she was told. She occupied the seat next to Il Hyun and next to her sat Yi Jung.

"How's your grandfather?" Min Kyu asked Ga Eul.

"He's fine sir. My grandfather still continues to paint as though he doesn't have a sight problem." Ga Eul declared. At that, So Min Kyu let out a laugh.

"You're grandfather hasn't changed at all. Still that stubborn man I've known for five decades. How about your parents?"

"My parents are currently in Tokyo, Japan, sir. They have an art exhibit going on."

"I see. Your father is a potter while your mother is a painter. Did I get that right?"

"Yes sir." Ga Eul politely answered.

"You don't have to keep calling me sir, Ga Eul. You can start calling me grandfather since someday, you'll be part of the So clan." Grandfather So announced to the rest.

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*a/n: What?! What does Grandfather So mean by that? haha. :D Hope you guys liked this chap. Thanks to all those reading and/ or reviewing. I really appreciate your gestures. :D

Eleoopy- haha. Yey! I got you hooked. Joking. :D

satomika- I think some readers will ask me for more if I did that as a one shot.. haha.