Were the World Mine

MK. They. 30. Scorpio. Aspiring himbo (more muscles, fewer thoughts). were_the_world_mine on ao3. Driven back to Tumblr after too many years by Love Victor and millennial burnout circa 2021. Currently hyperfixating on Heated Rivalry, in a butch lesbian way.

[were-theworld-mine]

my toxic trait is thinking t will turn me into hudson williams

[peachyjude]

close enough welcome back gillian anderson and david duchovny

[monsieurenjlolras]

This is your regularly scheduled reminder that "Life finds a way" is about the dinosaurs becoming transgender

[were-theworld-mine]

it is my truth that ilya and marly once did a parody video of thrift shop by macklemore

[gayhockeyshow]

Spot the difference

[totearup]

In my head Shane is 14 when one of his coaches finds him on the ice doing extra drills after practice and he makes some Crack like, "Guess you're not a once in a generation talent after all." And Shane is surprised and doesn't know what he means, and thinks maybe he did something wrong? A stupid newspaper called him a generational talent a couple months ago and the kids on his team - well it's fine. They're still winning. "More like twice huh?" The coach finishes. He holds up a DVD in an unlabled jewel case (because it's 2005) "Got something you're going to want to see."

The coach takes him to the video room and puts the DVD in, "There's a kid in Russia, same age as you. They're saying he's the next Gordie Howe."

He presses play and they watch a shaky video of two Russian teams. Shane's heart starts racing as he watches. He can immediately tell who coach is talking about. One of them is clearly faster and smarter than the rest, moving through the defense with a slick confidence that Shane immediately finds fascinating.

"His name is uh," coach digs though a pile of paper, "Romanof or something." He finds what he's looking for, "Ilya Rozanov. He'll be draft eligible the same year you will."

Shane feels that same sense of determination, terror, and joy he always feels when one of his coaches talks about him getting drafted like it's a forgone conclusion. He keeps watching the kid on the ice, the same age as him, and very good, and also already set for the draft.

His play style is fascinating, and when his shift is over Shane grabs the remote to fast forward to the next time he gets on the ice, wanting to see more.

His coach laughs and claps him on the shoulder, "Don't worry about him too much. You won't be playing him for a couple of years."

Shane watches this boy skate around his teammates like it's easy, like he's bored, maybe as bored as Shane sometimes is with his own team. He can't wait.

[argillaforma]

a scene that really gets me is in episode 6 is where they’re all sat at the table and yuna says “oh but that’s sad” when they tell her they’re gonna keep their relationship secret until they retire and shane responds “yeah we know” like that just sums up the queer experience.

a lot of the queer experience is people being like “wait it’s actually crazy you have to deal with that” and queer people just going 🤷‍♂️ because it’s always been like that. it’s sad but it’s not shocking to shane and ilya that they have to hide because there is no other option. it’s acceptance by defeat because it feels like there is no alternative

“yeah we know” because we have been living in that reality for the last almost 10 years. we know

[fairyinthetrees]

"In another world" "in another life" no I refuse to accept that thought process actually. this is the only one I have and I want it in this one

[gayhockeyshow]

[tothecottage]

yaga being a twin peaks-esque body horror starring beefy pretty boy of the year cucking in threesomes and jerking off i love it.. and we get to gif it on the horny pervert website... smiles forever

[were-theworld-mine]

okay i've said before that i think ilya would looove kesha but i also think he would really fuck with rhianna

[haunted-phantom-student]

In the HR universe instead of the Ben Affleck smoking meme it's an identical picture but Ilya Rozanov and Ilya actually hates it because every time it pops up somewhere for Shane to see it reminds him to bug Ilya about his smoking

[smokingrozanov]

look at photos of Hudson Williams fantasize about being born a boy move past the feeling for now

[mybloodstream-caffeine]

Hey guys remember in episode two when Ilya's father tears him apart for like three minutes just nonstop vitriol and then he gently straightens out Ilya's tie and lapels for him? Because I remember 👍

[mybloodstream-caffeine]

Tags by @scunthotter that made me stare out the window for a little while

[mybloodstream-caffeine]

Hey @shanedevotee did you know this is a seriously fucked up thing to say to me. Did you know that.

[iwrotemrtambourineman]

whatever enmeshment yuna and shane have would be blown out of the water by ilya and irina if irina was still alive

[ok-notgood-probablybad]

I love whatever's wrong with them

[were-theworld-mine]

it's a damn good day to be an Armpit Appreciator

[mapetitefeedeslilas]

Post-outing Shane loving every time someone shovel-talks him, more or less menacingly, or compliments him for bagging someone as wonderful as Ilya, especially after he's had everyone before more or less judging negatively his choice upon finding out.

Svetlana squaring him up and down promising his ashes will never be recovered if he hurts Ilyushka? Perfectly understandable, he wholeheartedly agrees with the sentiment

Marleau slapping him on the shoulder "Legendary pull, Hollzy! You'll take care of my guy, right?"? New friend unlocked, a delightful goldmine of embarrassing stories and anecdotes about his husband.

Attentive Hazy, with his all knowing goalie-eyes, smiling kindly "you two are a goalie's worst nightmare and the absolute perfect match"? Might even go easy on him during training. But like only once...for half the session.

Sweet baby faced Luca stuttering all embarrassed his congratulations for his engagement with his amazing Cap and childhood idol, and admitting he always thought they'd make a good match? Where are the adult-adoption papers?