Rite of Initiation by Teri White (PG-13)

[nickygabriel]

Fandom: STARSKY & HUTCH
Pairing: none
Length: 42K
Author on LJ: not known
Author Website: HERE
Why this must be read:

They were just partnered, they are still young, innocent and they still believe that all dreams come true – until one of them is hurt. Is caring worth the pain and the fear of losing? Or is it easier not to love at all?

Hutch paused dramatically, gazing on Starsky with what appeared to be a peculiar blending of pride and fear. "Eddie, Starsky is mean."

"Mean?" Eddie glanced at Starsky, who put on his most ferocious expression. "No! They give you a mean partner, Officer Hutchinson?"

Hutch nodded sadly. "They said I was being too easy on you all. Said I needed a partner who would crack down."

Starsky leaned close to Eddie. "If I see you look like you're even thinking about putting your fingers into somebody else's pocket, Fish, I will be the most irritated. Get my message?"

Eddie glanced at Hutch, who only shrugged helplessly. He looked back at Starsky and nodded. "I understand, Officer Starsky. Sure, I understand."

"Good." Starsky turned on his heel and stalked back to the car.

Hutch released his hold on Eddie. "You see how it is, Eddie?" he said. "I can't do anything with him. He's mean." He winked and then followed Starsky.

Neither of them spoke until the car was moving again. Starsky sighed, once more searching the passing scene. "How come," he said mildly, "how come I end up being the mean one in this relationship?"

Hutch shrugged. "Typecasting."

Rite of Initiation

Comments

[lauramcewan.livejournal.com]

That was a nice rec. :)

[nickygabriel]

I would say it was a nice story :)