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    tell me who i am by

    Fandoms: Heated Rivalry (TV), Game Changers Series - Rachel Reid  

    08 Mar 2026

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    “Say it again?” Shane pleads softly. “Before I leave?”

    Ilya nods, pressing his lips to Shane’s chest. When he speaks, it’s like he’s trying to push it between Shane’s ribs—directly to his heart.

    “Baby.” This, first, in English. Then in Russian: “One day you’ll realize that you’re wasted on me.”

    Shane utters a quiet sob, like he understands every word. Hours later, when Ilya’s trying to sleep, he’ll swear he can feel the same sound trapped in his throat.

    Or: Ilya loves pet names. One day, Shane returns the favor.

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    05 Apr 2026

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    Shut uppppp I'm crying tears of pain 😭😭

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    and in the morning (i'll be with you) by

    Fandoms: Heated Rivalry (TV), Game Changers Series - Rachel Reid  

    17 Jan 2026

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    “Hey Siri, call Lily.” After a pause, “Hey Siri, put it on speaker,” was the next slurred command to come from the concussed hockey star.

    All Andrea could do was watch in a state of both fascination and horror as the call was picked up after two rings.

    “Shane? Are you okay?”

    “Ilyyaaa! It’s your voice! How did they do that?” Shane looked at the device in awe.

    Ilya’s confusion and genuine concern was audible. “What? Shane, what do you mean?”

    “Ah!” Shane exclaimed, giggling into his hands. “Hi!” He looked up, then in a stage whisper, he said, “my nurse is still here. So be quiiiiiiiet.”

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    Or, Shane gets ahold of his phone and calls Ilya while under the influence of his pain meds. And of course, he calls Ilya.

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    05 Apr 2026

    Bookmarker's Notes

    Brb I'm crying tears of genuine love and laughter 🥹

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    I Keep You Safe by

    Fandoms: Heated Rivalry (TV), Game Changers Series - Rachel Reid  

    04 Apr 2026

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    How did he let this happen?

    Shane's not sure.

    One moment, he was on the gym floor not staring at Rozanov's gorgeous sweaty body. Then Shane was standing up, but his legs were weak for some god forsaken reason and Rozanov was there, just an arm around his waist to keep him upright, and now...

    Well.

    Now Shane's on his knees on the floor of Ilya Rozanov's shower.

     

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    Heated Rivalry, but the boys are forced to have an honest conversation around 8 years earlier than they do in canon.

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    04 Apr 2026

    Bookmarker's Notes

    Wait I love this soooo much!
    Updating: chap22!

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    Across the Red Line by

    Fandoms: Heated Rivalry (TV), Game Changers Series - Rachel Reid  

    27 Jan 2026

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    When a brutal on-ice accident nearly claims Shane's life in front of 20,000 fans, Ilya's carefully guarded world shatters. He can't hold Shane's hand in the ambulance. Can't claim him as family in the hospital. The fear of losing the man he loves forces Ilya to make a choice. Keep hiding, or risk everything?

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    02 Apr 2026

    Bookmarker's Notes

    They deserve sappy!!! 😭💚

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    A Reel by

    Fandoms: Heated Rivalry (TV), Game Changers Series - Rachel Reid  

    05 Apr 2026

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    Shane sees an Instagram Reel on JJ's phone of Ilya and his women in every city. It sends him into a spiral that only Ilya can get him out of.

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    A tiny bit AU where Tuna Melt Day doesn't end in a disaster and things go a little differently from there.

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    “I want. I fucking want. Please don’t stop.” Shane begged, brushing a hand up the back of Ilya’s head. He caught hold of Ilya’s curls and tugged softly. Ilya moaned. “I just need…”

    “Tell me, baby. Let me give you what you need.” The words were laced with Ilya’s plea. “Let me take care of my baby. Tell me.”

    “Can I have the control now? Let me own you tonight the way you own me.”

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    19 Feb 2026

    Bookmarker's Notes

    Updating!
    Chapter 37: love them communicating, let's do it more boys!!! 😭💕
    oh boy Shane is coming for the Metros asses 🤬
    this is soooo good!! Soooo ready for them to talk it out and realize they both have hang ups 😭