I wake in the near-dark, distant freeway traffic noise and dull wildfire glow slipping in the windows. I don’t remember what I’ve been dreaming, but it was bad. I’m breathing hard through gritted teeth. Oh, Starsky, then I hang on as if my arms can protect you from anything.
They can’t. Your own strength has always saved you. It’s enough.
I’ll hold you while I can’t sleep and while I do, until you wake to laugh at my fears. I’ll hold you as long as you let me. And you always let me hold you as long as I need to.
The artwork and the words are both beautiful. Thank you for brightening a rainy morning.
Thank you for the words part.
That picture is gorgeous! Thank you to whoever made it!
You’re welcome! — Flamingo
This is so wonderful.
Beautiful words and a very gorgeous image.
Thank you!
WOW!!
Powerful words that explode with the love they share!
This was amazing and beautiful.
The pic was amazing too, Elves!
Thank you for this short but all-encompassing snapshot of their relationship.
Intense and beautiful – thank you! (The ending reminds me of Paul McCartney’s song Calico Skies: “I will hold you for as long as you like – I will hold you for the rest of my life…”)
I always love fic that deals with the way they handle fear, because both of them are very tough and very vulnerable and I think that’s part of what makes them fantastic characters. Anyway, your story is sweet and haunting and touches on one of my favorite S&H themes!
I love the image, too; the splash of red makes it also rather haunting!
The combination of words and image are simply wonderful.
Oh, yes. Excellent description of Hutch’s emotional state.