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I love the opening of Heated Rivalry so much because it sets up the show and Shane and Ilya's dynamic so perfectly. From "not the most sociable" Shane Hollander actively going out of his way to interact (because he's already fascinated by him) to "not liked outside of his own locker room" Ilya Rozanov being a bit of a cocky shit (which we pretty quickly realise is a front) to the instant spark of attraction.

Look at this man experiencing freckles and awkward Canadian politeness and developing a fat crush.

My favourite part however is as Shane is leaving clearly uncomfortable with how their conversation went (he does a head tilt like "well, that went horribly")

Ilya notices and that's when he chirps, immediately making Shane more comfortable as he chirps back. And thus, their lovingly teasing, when they say "asshole" and "boring" they really mean "I love you" dynamic is born.

Also, yes, Ilya's lighter doesn't spark until Shane appears which is just an additional beautiful touch.

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handsywoman

HUDSON reacting to Connor speaking languages 😍😍😍

#hudcon

snowsmoked

David Hollander is definitely the type of man to randomly put on a song and pull his wife up to dance with him, especially if she’s stressing about something, or worrying, or upset, or just because. She will usually lightly protest, honey, I need to finish this email, but she’ll happily go along nonetheless.

David does it for the first time in front of Ilya when the boys are visiting and Shane and Yuna are planning (arguing) about something new brand deal.

He puts a song on the record player (Yuna has given up teaching him the Alexa), and he takes Yuna’s hand without a word. She protests that they need to plan out these contract terms and how his son is being difficult about it.

Shane starts to protest at that, but doesn’t get far until Ilya pulls him up to dance, too. A very embarrassed Shane goes willingly. He’s watched his father do this for years but never thought he would be pulled up to dance one day. From the fond looks from his parents, they probably didn’t either.

Shane meets Ilya’s smile with a half-hearted glare, but can’t deny swaying to the music in his boyfriend’s arms feels much better than stressing about a brand deal. Ilya makes a note to ask David for anymore tips and tricks.

#🥹#heated rivalry #hollanov

mina-logan

Ilya flopped onto his back, shaking with laughter. He mopped at his forehead with the damp shirt he was holding.

“I almost let you win.”

“Liar.”

“The view was not bad. From behind. Almost worth staying there.”

Shane didn’t know how his boyfriend was able to speak in full sentences. “Shut up.”

“I like those little shorts.”

-TLG chap 1 pg.8

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userilyarozanov

HEATED RIVALRY (2025 - ) ▸1x05, i'll believe in anything

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ily-a

#the smiles! the laughter!! the joy!!

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shilyas

shane + that reaction he has bc of ilya's antics (that he loves 🙂‍↔️💕)

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russianblush

butt slaps ◝(ᵔᗜᵔ)◜

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damnnmilkovich

yeah, I think Shane's got that covered.

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ily-a

#chin kisses my beloved

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thisfeebleheart

Let me show you how to do this good.

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samehere-onlyone

The double ever is what kills me. One would have been enough. The second one is Ilya making absolutely sure there's no room for doubt.

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samehere-onlyone

in love with the details.

it's all there in shanes eyes. the way he relaxes the second ilya touches him. like he's suddenly remembering that whatever waits for him at the end of that drive he won't have to face it alone.