Safety Net by Peruvian Gypsy (PG)

[nickygabriel]

Fandom: STARSKY & HUTCH
Pairing: none
Length: short
Author on LJ: not known
Author Website: HERE
Why this must be read: Why? Because I like short stories that let me feel so much as this one does. And The Fix is one of my favorite episodes - I like when Hutch is so much in character :)

The silence in the Torino was a blanket, oppressive, yet consciously enforced. Vaguely, Hutch realized that it was wrong: they should be at ease now, but he was too lethargic to care. They pulled up in front of his cottage and Starsky cut the engine, turning to face him. He was studied silently, openly, for a time, by Starsky's questioning eyes. Unexpectedly, the earlier irritation he'd felt at his partner's protectiveness came surging back.

"You need company?" Starsky finally asked.

"No."

"Sure?" he pressed.

"I just want to be alone." Hutch reached for the door handle.

Safety Net