#**cherik

                  Charles and Erik are the Odd Couple. Quasi-cracky, teeth rottingly fluffy.

                  It starts one morning when, walking down a hallway during a lull between lessons, Erik comments casually to Charles, "Don't forget to train yourself too."

                  Erik volunteers to let Charles test his powers on him so Charles can get better at controlling them.

                  Erik, to his shock, is receiving projected thoughts from Charles on a regular basis. Charles doesn't think they're getting through. He's not even trying anymore. It's a pallid sort of comfort, just being able to quietly "tell" Erik about something Alex has said, a thought he had about a television program. Those aren't the thoughts that get to Erik.

                  In which two young gentlemen learn about the concept of boundaries.

                  Erik discovering the best way to surprise a telepath is to think about what he's going to do after he's licked Charles out, and let the licking out part slip his mind.

                  They are not the children of fairytales.