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1. courage [it couldn't come at a worse time] by veilofimagination

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

   • Mature
   • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
   • M/M
   • Work in Progress

   12 Feb 2026

   Tags

   • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
   • Shane Hollander/Ilya Rozanov
   • Shane Hollander
   • Ilya Rozanov
   • Hayden Pike
   • Yuna Hollander
   • Rose Landry
   • Svetlana Vetrova
   • J. J. Boiziau
   • David Hollander
   • Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence
   • Canon Divergence Long Game Chapter 23 (Post Christmas)
   • Angst with a Happy Ending
   • Internalized Homophobia
   • Established Relationship
   • Breakups & Make Ups
   • Idiots in Love
   • Coming Out
   • Choices
   • Hurt/Comfort
   • Coming Out On Own Terms
   • Winter Olympics
   • Team Canada

   Summary

   "Why are you not scared?"

   "I am scared," Ilya admits. "I just am tired. Of hiding me. Of hiding you. Of hiding how much I love you. I want to go to the rink— how do you say it? Authenti."

   "Authentically," Shane supplies, automatically.

   "Yes. Authentically. I want to go to the rink authentically, as me," Ilya confirms.

   Ilya looks at Shane, pauses until Shane meets his eyes. "I want to say: I, Ilya Rozanov love a man, and that man's name is Shane Hollander."

    

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   Or, sometimes it takes a little more time, and some courage, to be with the one you love.

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