Blooded, Bonded, Bound by M. H. E. Priest (R I think)

[nickygabriel]

Fandom: STARSKY & HUTCH
Pairing: none
Length: three parts
Author on LJ: not known
Author Website: HERE
Why this must be read:

They are still young and innocent. In the first story they are not even partners yet. What happened when Hutch had to shoot to kill for the first time? What happened when he had to do it again?

Hutchinson's body shook, eyes misted, fists clenched. It's about faith, isn't it? Faith in me, in you... thee. And forgiveness. And trust and... love. The remaining cold that had seized his being began to melt away at a rapid rate. Smiling timidly, he took a few long steps to return to the bedside.

Almost there, Hutch. Starsky could feel anticipation and hope building deep in his gut. He held out his hand once more. "You with me, partner?"

Partner. The way he's always said it to me. At long last, he could read his friend's expression. He placed his hand into the cradle of Starsky's and squeezed. "Anything you say, partner." The way I say it now.

Starsky grinned euphorically, even through the increasing pain, at the limitless trust and unconditional love in Hutch's simple, honest statement. "Anything?"

"Anything, partner." God, that feels so right!

Man, that sounds great!

Blooded
Bonded
Bound