Post Sweet Revenge
Author’s Note: Thanks to MatSir for her once-over
Starsky watched every single move Hutch made as he packed his duffle bag with the last of his clothes. Watched with trepidation… hopelessness… fear. He came close to upchucking the acid lake in his stomach when he saw and heard the zipper close.
“There! All packed except for the usual change of clothes,” Hutch said a lot more cheerfully than Starsky cared for.
How can he be so fucking upbeat?
Hutch answered the unasked question with, “I’m so proud of you, buddy. You regained your independence faster than anyone thought you would.”
“Yeah, I guess.”
He knew he was busted when that crease between those unforgettable blue eyes deepened. He almost flinched when Hutch placed those elegant hands of his on his shoulders.
Too little and too much. You’re killin’ me, Hutch.
“What’s wrong, babe?” Hutch asked with concern so gentle, so loving, that Starsky had to fight back tears. “You havin’ doubts?”
“Nuh… no, not really.”
“Then what?”
Starsky sighed, which settled his roiling emotions a little. “I guess I’m just gonna miss you, Blintz. I’ve really liked you staying with me.”
Hutch smiled with affection. “I’ve liked it, too. But we knew I’d be moving back to my place. We’ll still see each other every day.”
Starsky squeezed his eyes shut in hopes his courage wouldn’t leak out with the tears still threatening to form. Once steeled, he opened them, pulling Hutch against him.
Hutch looked at him in anticipation. “What is it, Starsk?”
Before he could answer, before he could chicken out, Starsky planted his slightly quivering lips on Hutch’s. In seconds, it transformed from a tentative touch to a genuine kiss that held promise and barely restrained passion. His knees jellied and his emotions changed to their polar opposites when Hutch hugged him almost possessively, definitely lovingly.
Parting from Hutch’s lips just enough to speak, Starsky said, “Stay,” in a whisper both command and request.
Though he was too close to see Hutch smile, he heard it in his words. “Thought you’d never ask. Why do you think I was taking so long to pack?” He chuckled then lightly kissed Starsky. “Of course I’ll stay. Forever if that’s okay with you.”
“Wouldn’t have it any other way, ya big lummox.”
Loved the story. Loved the way all it took was one word to make Hutch change his mind.
Thanks, Robin.
Love this. Hutch had to let Starsky do the asking, otherwise there’d be a blurred line between him being there as carer and being there as lover. Just love him packing veeeeerreeeeyyyy slowly!!
So cool you got that dynamic! Thanks, Curlew.
Oh how sweet. I adore first kiss fics–and I loved that Hutch knew exactly what Starsky needed, and that he knew he had to let Starsky make the decision.
Thanks, Babs. In my head canon, I usually see Hutch making the first move, but sometimes it’s Starsky.
Aww love love love. I was tricked at first I thought it was a breakup scene. Then I realized flamingo said no sad stories.
And I can just see Hutch taken his time, while packing. Almost being done then thinking of something else that needs to go in the bag. Probably thinking how he could stick Starsky in there and take him with them as well.
Thanks, Nicol. It’s so rewarding that you got what I was driving at with so few words from me.
Love it, actions speak louder than words
Thanks, Michele. So few words is part of their MO together. Glad it came across here.
I LOVE first kiss stories and this one is sooo sweet! You painted Starsky’s emotions so well with few words. And I love the look from Hutch that nearly made Starsky cry. The looks between them in canon are so precious and you’ve added another!
Thanks, MeNThee. I’m quite partial to first kiss stories, too. And the looks that passed between them in the series? So many felt like kisses to me!
Melt!
Aw, thanks, MandyDale!
Short, sweet, and very moving. Thanks for this loving gift.
I loved it so much – it had all the feelings I want in an S&H fic, especially the love.
Thanks, SHybaby. So glad it touched all those feelings for you.
Thanks, pat.
It was so sweet the way Starsky got up the nerve to ask him to stay and Hutch waiting for Starsky to ask him to. Loved it! Thank you!
Thanks, Starkinson. I like to think their first kiss and/or admission of romantic love was sweet – though I have no objection to them jumping right in there!
Ah, so sweet! He couldn’t say it, just had to do it. That’s our Starsky, always a man of action!
Thanks, swee’pea. Starsky being a man of action is one reason that character appeals to me so much. Best example IMO is ramming the door open when he and “calculating” (in a good way!) Hutch are trapped in the warehouse.
I got the ‘sneak peek’ and I knew this was something special. Sweet, true to character and just a bit angsty. Still think it’s perfect, Cuz.
Thanks, cuz. Without your digital help, it wouldn’t have been in the calendar at all.
Aww, the slow packing, and Starsky on edge watching his every move! Very sweet, thank you.
Thanks, ACL.