crack_van | If I Fell by M. H. E. Priest (PG-13)

Fandom: STARSKY & HUTCH
Pairing: none
Length: short
Author on LJ: not known
Author Website: HERE
Why this must be read: it’s just a stakeout conversation, but there is so much happening that any ‘what if’ scenario must have a happy ending. :)

"Now hear me out, 'kay?" He didn't wait for a nod or a shake of the blond head. "If I fell off that cliff, would you come after me?"

Hutchinson sat upright and turned slightly toward his partner. "What kind of question is that? Besides, they jumped off, together, remember?" Irritated condescension stole into his tone. Of course he remembers. He's - we've - seen it five or six times.

"Of course I remember, dummy. But that was Butch and the Kid. I'm talkin' about you an' me."

Though it was hard to read Starsky's indigo eyes in the faint light, Hutch could feel his muscles tense and hear his breathing deepen. He knew first-hand of Starsky's fear of heights, and even flying to some extent. Yet he always seemed to be the first one to take on acrophobia-inflaming situations, as if he were thumbing his nose at the circumstances, or trying to deal with his fear by immersing himself in it. Maybe it's not such a stupid question after all. "No, I wouldn't." The light was good enough for him to see Starsky's eyes widen. "I'd catch you before you could fall." Simple, matter-of-fact.

If I Fell

If I Fell by M. H. E. Priest (PG-13)

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