FINISHING EACH OTHERS' SENTENCES

They were testing the threshold of Kyungsoo’s patience. The normally quiet and patient man’s eyes flickered up every time the pair bursted into obnoxious laughter. They can almost see the vein bursting in their tutor’s forehead when Sehun breaks out in a toothy grin.

“Are you two going to pay attention or should I spend my time better elsewhere?” Kyungsoo finally heaves a sigh. It’s enough to bring about a blush of shame across Jongin’s face that effectively shuts him up but for Sehun instead sparkles mischief.

“Sorry- we were just-”

“Admiring your colorful wardrobe today.”

“You look like you had dipped into Teacher Kim’s closet-”

“It just caused us a giggle, that is all.”

The two princes know now they should not tease their poor tutor. Kyungsoo was normally very patient with the two boys. However, there is no escaping the flush of Kyungsoo’s face as his eyes narrow in on the boys. It was no secret that a rumor of Kyungsoo and Junmyeon’s elaborate and romantic courting in the palace. So, naturally the boys would have a field day with Kyungsoo inquiring Junmyeon’s taste for outlandish clothing versus his normally monochromatic style.

“You thought it best to waste your parents’ investment into your education by dilly dallying in gossip?” Kyungsoo’s voice is tight and he sounds as embarrassed as the tutor can. He gently slaps his stack of pap