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Shane and Ilya had organized a hockey game to benefit the Irina Foundation. They'd recruited players from the league that they knew and written their names on pieces of paper to draw out of a hat in order to determine teams.
Team 1 consisted of Shane, Ilya, Hayden Pike, Ryan Price, Eric Bennett, and Luca Haas. Team 2 was made up of Scott Hunter, Carter Vaughn, Zane Boodram, Cliff Marleau, Wyatt Hayes, and JJ Boiziau. Some rookies and other players sat on the benches, trading out for the main players when they got tired.
The game was a great success. Team 1 won 3-2, which was predictable since Shane and Ilya were on the same team. After the game ended and the players changed back into their regular clothes, they held a public meet and greet session, which ran an hour longer than planned.
"Shane?" Ilya asked as they cleaned up the meet and greet area.
"Yeah?"
"What do you think about just coming out now? Not soft launching anymore, or whatever Farah called it."
Shane paused, holding four foldable chairs under his arms. "I think I'd be fine with that," he shrugged, "as long as we don't kiss each other on center ice like Scott Hunter did." He smiled, walking over to put the chairs back in the closet.
"What if I post this picture of you before the game and say something about how much I love you?"
"Wait, what picture?" Shane walked back towards Ilya, who was pulling up something on his phone.
"This one!" He said.
Shane took Ilya's phone to get a closer look at the image. The camera had been on a weird setting, causing Shane's features to appear distorted.
"What the fuck, Ilya!" Shane laughed.
"It's called a .5! Harris told me all about them. Very flattering look for you."
"Ilya, do not post that." Shane warned.
"Okay." Ilya sighed. "What if I find a good picture of you? Can I post it then?"
"Sure." Shane smiled. "As long as I don't have to post anything!"
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Ilya Rozanov @rozanov81
[IMAGE ID: The picture is taken inside a locker room that's been newly renovated with fresh white tiles. Shane and Ilya are both in full hockey gear, about to play in the charity game. They are both wearing red jerseys with the numbers 24 and 81, respectively, visible on their sleeves. The Irina Foundation's logo is printed on the fronts of the jerseys. Ilya is wearing his helmet, unbuckled, and Shane's helmet is in his left hand, held next to his stick. Shane's hair is slightly ruffled, looking like he had just taken his helmet off and hadn't had time to readjust it. Ilya is leaning over to lick the right side of Shane's face, and Shane is smiling, sticking his tongue out slightly, too.]
Same team as my boyfriend!
COMMENTS:
SHAYDEN! @haydenhollanderrr
If this is real I'm actually crushed. (edit: I am not crushed bc it's 2 guys dating. I am crushed bc it means Shane isn't dating Hayden) (edit edit: wait I'm crazy sorry I forgot about the language barrier
Livvyy<3 @livlaughlove
omg the language barrier 😭it's ok roz when i was learning spanish i said my crush was my novio instead of my amigo
Rose 🌹(Metros #1!!) @met.rose
Genuinely what the fuck. Either Hollander's moving or I'm moving, I don't know if I can support the Metros anymore. This better be a fucking joke.
Zane Boodram @zaneboodram90
April 1st was a month ago? Roz?
Hayden Pike @haydenpike35
Actually, Rozanov, "rival," "friend," and "boyfriend" are not synonyms. . .
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"These people are fucking idiots!" Ilya shouted, scrolling through the comments.
"Wait, let me see." Shane took his phone from him. "Holy shit," he laughed, "This one guy says we're queerbaiting!"
"What the fuck? How can we queerbait? We are two men who fuck each other!"
"Ilya!"
"What?" Ilya replied innocently.
"You said I'm your boyfriend!"
"Yes?"
"I'm your fiance! We're getting fucking married this summer!"
"Sorry! I'll make another post."
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Ilya Rozanov @rozanov81
[IMAGE ID: The picture is taken in the same place as the last picture Ilya posted. Him and Shane are wearing the same gear as before, but both of Ilya's arms are wrapped tightly around Shane, who is grinning with his eyes closed. Ilya is kissing the tip of Shane's nose.]
Sorry, I meant fiance💍 (you are all stupid)
COMMENTS:
Ottawa Centaurs Hockey🌈 @mlhcentaursofficial
Congratulations, Roz!
Zane Boodram @zaneboodram90
WAIT IT WASN'T A JOKE??? Anyways congrats!!
Fabian Salah🎻 @fsalahmusic
Congratulations from Ryan and me!♥️
Scott Hunter🏳️🌈 @scotthunterofficial
Congrats!
Kip Hunter @kipsgallery
Congratulations! You're always welcome to hang out with Scott and me whenever you're in NYC!
Hayden Pike @haydenpike35
At least you used good grammar I guess… I never thought I'd say this, but congrats
Rose 🌹(Metros #1!!) @met.rose
Oh my god im gonna throw up🤮
Livvyy<3 @livlaughlove
@met.rose just shut up too while you're at it
Livvyy<3 @livlaughlove
I wonder how that Lily girl feels about this, can't imagine dating Shane Hollander and then finding out he's actually engaged to Ilya Rozanov holy plot twist (I am not a homophobe, just saying it'd be an insane situation to be in)
Cliff @cliffm_boston
HOLY SHIT JANE
Sveta @raidersontop
FUCKING FINALLY
Shane Hollander🏒 @shollander_hockey
♥️♥️♥️
Ilya Rozanov @rozanov81
@shollander_hockey ♥️♥️♥️