Those Things We Never Say by Enednoviel (G)

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Fandom: STARSKY AND HUTCH
Pairing: Starsky/Hutch (Gen)
Length: (9k)
Author on LJ: enednoviel
Author Website: Enednoviel's Starsky & Hutch Page

Why this must be read:enednoviel is better known for her exquisite fan art (see icon), but this little snippet of hers really, in my opinion, encapsulates the Starsky and Hutch we saw on the television three decades ago, and now on our dvd players today. Close, close friends, who sometimes surprise themselves with the level of intensity in their friendship.

Those things we never say to each other. Why do we always wait till it’s too late?

He was so damn right.

While it was true that they often communicated without words, it was also a human condition to seek some kind of verbal confirmation. Lovers assured each other of their feelings all the time, even though there was no need for that. He and Starsky weren’t lovers, but Hutch couldn’t think of any person in his life that meant more to him and he was sure, no, he knew that this sentiment was mutual. It was in their looks, their touches, their whole body language and actions. But neither of them actually had said it out loud. It just didn’t work that way. But why the hell was it so difficult to express one’s feelings, even among close friends?

Damn you, and your philosophy lessons, Starsk.

Those Things We Never Say