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It takes a village
Chapter 1
“I’m not letting you win this time, sweetheart.” Ilya yelled at his husband In the middle of their air hockey game. The doorbell rang, giving Shane the perfect chance to score. “That’s cheating, Shane.” Ilya stared at him in disbelief. “Not my fault you’re so easily distracted, Ilya.” Shane chuckled and headed for the front door. “I won’t forget this, Shane!” Ilya called after him as he followed. They were both laughing when Shane opened the door. Ilya froze at the sight of Svetlana on the porch, standing beside two large suitcases. “Svet! What are you doing here?!” He said, rushing forward to pull her into a warm hug.
Ilya let go and took her suitcases, hauling them inside. “You didn’t tell him I was coming?” She asked, looking at Shane in confusion. “No. It’s a surprise,” Shane said. Ilya glanced at him as he set the bags down. “You did this?” He asked, smiling. “Yeah. You just watched those tapes, and I figured you could use some time with your childhood friend.” Shane grinned, then stepped up to hug Svetlana. “How was your flight?” He asked when he pulled back. “Fine. I sat next to this very hot CEO, and I got his number and I left him wanting more.” She flashed a cocky smile as she kicked off her shoes. “Now, show me to my room, boys.” Ilya held out his hand with a smile. “Right this way, my lady.” Shane followed them down in the hall.
They helped Svet get settled in before they were all back in the game room. Shane was watching Svetlana completely destroy Ilya in a match of air hockey. Once Svet beat Ilya, she was ready to take Shane on. Shane agreed right away he was never one to back down from a challenge. Ilya watched with the widest smile on his face. The doorbell rang again shortly after their match started. “I’ll be right back. Avenge me, Shane.” Ilya yelled out as he walked to the front door. He swung the door open, smiling because he secretly made plans with Rose to surprise Shane. “Hey!” Rose yelled with a wide smile. Ilya went in for a hug while also shushing her. “Shane is in a match with Svet.” Rose smiled wider. “Well, it’s a good thing I got extra food. Why didn’t you tell me Svet was here?” She handed the food to Ilya. “I didn’t know Shane Surprised me. Now that you are here the party can start!” Ilya took everything from her and followed her into the house, closing the door with his foot. He set her bags down and turned to her. “Follow me.” He smiled, tilting him toward the game room.
Ilya walked while holding up the food. “Did someone order food or a really hot Actress?” He smiled at Shane then Rose walked as if she was a model. She stopped next to Ilya and posed. They all laughed and Shane ran up to Rose, ingulfing her in a big bear hug. “Ilya, I assume this is your doing?” Shane asked, pulling away from his best friend. Ilya beamed at Shane very proud of himself for surprising Shane. He wasn’t always good at this stuff. “I guess our boys think alike Rose.” Svet rushed over to Rose hugging her “I guess they do.” Rose opened her arms to Svetlana. Their best friend had become great friends after they were introduced at the wedding. Shane walked over to Ilya; he wrapped an arm around his waist. Ilya slung his arm around Shane’s shoulder. “Should we go eat?” They all shook their heads in agreement.
Shane grabbed four plates out of the cabinet and made his way to the table, setting them down. Ilya was taking the container’s out of the bags. Rose wasn’t lying when she said she got extra. There was so much food, Ilya didn’t know how they would eat it all. “Rose you really did go all out. How will we eat this.” Ilya pointed at the table full of food. Rose laughed and shrugged her shoulders. “I guess we are eating Chinese two day in a row.” They all laughed and began filling their plates. “How long can you stay Rose?” Shane asked before taking a bite. “You got me for a week honey.” She winked at Shane and smiled. “Wow I can’t believe you didn’t tell me!” Shane took a sip of his ginger ale. “I can’t believe you guys hid this from me.”
Ilya swallowed the mountain of food he shoved into his mouth and took Shane’s hand. “You have been taking care of me after those video’s I wanted you to relax and have some fun and I know Rose can do that for you.” Ilya smiled and took a sip of his Coke. Shane leaned over and kissed his husband’s cheek. “Well looks like it’s going to be a wonderful week ahead!” Svetlana looked at her best friend. “You get to stay for the week too?” Ilya’s smile had gotten even wider. He was so happy to see her. He had been missing Svet and after the tapes he got from his mom he felt like he needed her near him, but he didn’t have the strength to ask her to up and leave her life for a bit because he needed her. He was so thankful Shane did.
After dinner Ilya and Svet started cleaning the table up. Ilya suggested Shane show Rose to her room. Ilya wanted some time alone with Svet because he needed to tell him about his mom’s tapes. “So, my mom left me tapes that I didn’t know about, and Alexei sent them to me.” He took a deep breath, turning to Svet. Svet was throwing some of the containers away before turning to her best friend to give him the tightest hug she could. “Wow, Shane said something big happened, but I didn’t realize how big it was. Ilya, are you okay? What were on the tapes?” Svet let go and lean back against the counter. “I’m okay, Shane really kept me grounded. Well, not just Shane, his family too. I will show you the tapes tomorrow. Svet, she said goodbye.”
Once Rose and Shane made it to her room, Shane put her bags on the bench at the end of her bed. “I can’t believe you are here and not off on a vacation with some hot guy.” Shane laughed while sitting on the bed. “Umm, Shane I’m with two very hot guys and a beautiful woman. I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be Hun.” She smiled, sitting next to him. Shane eyes perked up at her comment. “So, is everything okay with Ilya?” She looked over to her best friend. “Yeah, it’s been kind of emotional around here because Ilya received some videos of his mom.” Shane sighed a bit. “I think he feels he shouldn’t be able to feel these feelings or that he is a burden. I keep telling him he isn’t, and I’m happy to be his anchor. That’s why I called Svet. I figured if I can’t get through to him maybe she could.” Rose took his hand. “Well, I’m here and we are going to get your very handsome husband out of his head and maybe on his knees giving you head.” They both laughed, leaning against each other. It was nice to have Rose here.
Shane and Rose made their way back to the kitchen but found it empty. Shane noticed the back door open. “Want to see out new garden?” He smiled at his best friend, leading her toward the door. They found Ilya showing Svet the stone with Irina’s name engraved in it. Ilya and Svet both stood up when they noticed Shane and Rose walking toward them. “Rose, would you like to see my mother's stone?” Rose rushed over wrapping her arm through his. “I would be honored.” She smiled at him before bending down to take in the view of it. “It’s beautiful, Ilya. Where did you get it made?” She asked, standing up. “Actually, Yuna had it made and surprised me with it.” Rose and Svet covered their hearts with their hands. “Oh, Ilya they love you so much!” Svet smiled at Shane with thankful eyes.
Shane Suggested a fire to end the night and they agreed. Shane and Rose got the fire ready while Ilya and Svet got drinks and blankets. Rose and Svet each grabbed a chair and sat near each other, and Shane decided the best seat for him was in Ilya’s lap. Ilya had given him one of those smiles that made his heart melt into a million pieces. “You guys are the cutest! I have I ever told you how cute you guys are?” Rose said with a loving smile spread across his face. “I think every time we hang out.” Ilya chuckled and smiled back at her. Rose shrugged, taking a sip of her drink. Svet chuckled “I mean you two are perfect for each other. I mean looking at you guys right now, you fit like a glove.” Svet winked at Rose and flashed a smile to Ilya and Shane. Shane smiled back at their friends and sunk deeper into Ilya, resting his head on his shoulder and resting his legs across his. Ilya rested his hand on Shane’s legs, and the other was wrapped around him supporting his back. They really did fit together.
The rest of the night was full of laughs and stories of Rose’s movie star lifestyle life, Svetlana’s fast-paced life, and Shane’s and Ilya’s decision to expand their family. Svet and Rose were way too excited by this news. “I’m going to be an aunt!” Rose blurted out “Godmothers Rose we are going to be the best godmothers.” Svet said, laughing and touching Rose’s arm. Rose nodded in agreement. “Right, Godmothers.” She pointed a finger at them. Both men laughed at their reactions to the news. “It’s going to take some time to adopt but yes when it finally happens, I think me and Ilya agreed that you two are the godmothers.” Ilya smiled at Shane. “Hayden is going to be very angry with you.” He squeezed Shane’s hip. “Hayden has four kids to take care of anyway. If we die, I doubt he wants to add anymore.” Ilya shrugged but then agreed. Svet interrupted their moment. “How long will this take?” Shane looked at her “I’m not totally sure. We must meet with an agency and there is a lot of legal stuff. We also must decide if we want an older kid or baby.” Ilya looked at Shane “Baby.” Shane smiled and gave his husband a kiss. “I was thinking the same thing.” It was quiet for a moment. “I can do it.” Rose and Svet said at the same time. Both men looked up at their best friends with questioning expressions.
It was Ilya’s who spoke first. “Svet what are you saying?” Svet cleared her throat “I can carry a baby for you. That way you guys don’t have to go through all the legal trouble. I never want kids, my life is too fast paced, but I wouldn’t want it any other way. Plus, it would be an honor to carry your child in my body.” Rose sat up at that moment. “I would do it too. I agree with Svetlana. I love the movie star life, and I don’t want to bring kids into that but to carry a baby for you guys would be an honor. Also imagine the press around this.” Ilya laughed at the last comment. “Media would go crazy!” Shane shook his head “We could never ask this of you guys.” Svet smiled “You didn’t ask technical we offered. Let's all sleep on it and tomorrow we will discuss.” They all agreed before putting the fire out and heading to bed.
Shane and Ilya were cuddled into bed holding each other. Neither one of them is able to sleep. “We can't have them do that, right? It would be too weird.” Shane said in a panicked voice. Ilya reached a hand up, cupping his face. “Shane, Breath sweetheart. It was only an offer. We do not have to accept. Also, maybe not the worst idea.” Ilya kissed him softly. “I know, it just came out of nowhere, right? They have such crazy lives. Would they even have time for that? How would it even work?” Ilya chuckled softly but he needed sleep now and Shane wasn’t going to let him. He cut Shane off and began kissing him with so much passion he knew it would melt Shane’s brain. Shane tried pulling away but Ilya didn’t let him. Shane finally gave in and gave himself to Ilya. An hour later they were both fast asleep tangled in each other. They would definitely figure things out tomorrow.