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he and ilya are hanging out in the yard and some bees are buzzing around because some watermelon juice spilled on the ground earlier and shane suggests they go inside or rinse the juice off the patio and ilya teases him about being scared of little bees and shane SO nonchalantly just, "no, but i am allergic and you don't know where my epipen is"

and ilya

reblogging with my own tags because i'm also CACKLING imagining the implications of this not being specific to ilya, either. they're having a barbeque at hayden and jackie's house and hayden is good-naturedly encouraging shane to try a piece of coffee cake or something and ilya just goes, "no, bad for you"

and hayden IMMEDIATELY is on the defensive because what? you get to tell him what to eat now? where do you get o-

"no, bad for him because it has walnuts in it, pike. you want him to die? this is what you want?"

"what are you talking about?"

shane: "i'm allergic"

"??? since WHEN??"

"since always??"

"you've eaten over at my house HOW many times?? and never brought this up? the fuck, dude?"

"jackie knows"

the idea of ilya on instagram accidentally pressing like while DEEP in allergy mommy blogging territory and natalie from That Allergy Mama DMing him to be like "hi, my husband wants me to tell you he says hi and that he's a big fan and also that call against you against san francisco was bullshit." "hello, husband of natalie. also do you have any suggestions for substituting peanuts in this recipe?"

he gets filmed for a what i eat in a day/day in the life type video and is so used to thinking about substitutes at this point that he doesn't even think about it when he mentions them in passing. they keep an allergy friendly household so the stuff he mentions is compliant, but it's paired with comments like, "and then i add some wowbutter, which is soybeans and not peanuts. we also sometimes have sunflower seed butter, but the texture for this is better with the wowbutter. i have also tried this, what is it called-shane: the gross paste with beans" *shane, offscreen from the living room*: "chickpea butter?" "yes, this." "it's nasty" "yes, not good. their jar says it is, but it is not. anyway-"

A. the idea of ilya being lowkey stressed about shane surprising him and potentially being exposed to allergens is so fucking funny. ilya who ends up also keeping an allergy-friendly household PURELY because it's just less stressful that way. meanwhile the motherfucker WITH the allergies is SO fucking casual about it that it wouldn't even occur to him to ask ilya to do that.

B. when they're pushing the friendship cover, ilya gets nudge nudge jokes about trying to copy what hollander's doing, and he's not going to share information shane didn't greenlight to get out, so he just plays along. and now there's like. at least three other players lowkey accidentally following an allergy diet because they don't know it's an allergy diet. why do hollander and now rozanov not eat tree nuts? unclear, but they're also the best two players in the entire industry so it's worth a shot to copy them.

@lucky-santangelo ilya only getting five seconds of feeling smug and holier than thou before shane puts him on blast is KILLING me XD

shane groaning SO loud when ilya first breaks out the allergy cards because GOD ilya it's NOT that serious this is embarass-

oh? is this more or less embarassing than having allergic reaction in the middle of a restaurant and needing your epipen? hm? shut up and take the fucking shiny cards, hollander.

and riFUCKINGp to the restaurant that lied about not using peanut oil in their fryer as an angry, stressed ilya is stuck in a hospital lobby with wifi and a lot of energy that has nowhere to go until he's allowed to be back with his husband. you're DONE FOR.

GOD the psychic damage ilya takes the day he finds out body products can have allergens in them. his body wash company is getting a SCATHING email about fucking around with their formula when there are PEOPLE with ALLERGIES who RELY ON-

shane growing up who always got, "oh, you poor thing" from well-intentioned adults as a kid and then, "damn, i could NEVER live like that" from same-age peers when older whenever he had to explain his allergies, and it was both annoying and also felt like failing at something when he had to decline a piece of birthday cake or a slice of pizza because it wasn't safe for him.

but if he frames it as a performance diet, then suddenly! admiration! he gets some teasing obviously, but there's also an air of "good for you, man" that lands a lot easier than pity.

@riddlemaster101

i feel like shane would reliably tell medical people because this is a Rule for medical settings so yes of course he'll go into detail

David spots them at the cottage and they go over, Shane's cottage is obviously allergen free and the shopping he did is all safe for him. Yuna and David know to cook safely, the chicken parm is all good and fine but they say "the croutons aren't safe for you, but you don't like those anyway" just in passing as a matter of habit and Ilya who JUST learned about bananas and latex and bees is like "oh wow! More allergies?? I need a list. Haha" and then they have the meal and the panic attack and they become boyfriends. Before they leave Yuna makes him a copy of her list of all the known allergens and Shane's common reactions to them, it's the first time he hugs her. He looks her in the eye and says "thank you for letting me take care of him. I will be careful."

It's a relief, to know he cares to try. But at the end of the day they JUST met this man. So they cross their fingers and try not to feel the same way they did every time Shane went to somebody's house for a birthday party or a sleepover.

And then they are over at the cottage some night and they decide to order in for dinner. Ilya takes everybody's orders and goes to the kitchen to call it in for them and it's taking *forever* so Yuna goes to see if he needs any help. She finds him sitting with two copies of the list, hers and one translated into Russian for his easy reference. He has the phone on speaker and says "thank you for checking the dressing ingredients, I know is weird request, but sometimes Caesar dressing is safe, sometimes not safe, but he likes it so much is worth checking. Yes, I'll hold again."

They've ordered from this place a dozen times, their recipe for Caesar dressing is safe, YUNA knows that, SHANE knows that, that's why he ordered it. But *Ilya* doesn't. So he's checking. Because Shane wants the dressing and Ilya want him *safe* and *happy*. And isn't that all a parent wants? For their kid to be with someone who is just as invested in their happiness and safety as they are? For somebody who will wait on hold while they check the fry oil and the dressing ingredients and whatever else?

also cackling about the idea of ilya using the group chat with them to be mad about brands changing their ingredients so things that were SAFE are now NOT 😤 it started just as a "hey, those crackers aren't safe anymore" as a collective fyi thing, but it ends up being ilya just mad about safe things not being safe anymore

After a while of talking about how Anya acts the trainer says there’s nothing to worry about, Anya likes Shane just fine, it’s just that she sees him as the boss and is acting accordingly

And Ilya is like. But. I’m the one who adopted her? And raised her before Shane got here?? And the trainer is just like yeah well she sees you more like an equal. And Ilya is like WAIT she thinks Shane is in charge of both of us?? And the trainer is just like well do you interact in a way that would make her think that?

Ilya’s life flashes before his eyes as he thinks of all the times Shane has come over with a snack for Ilya and a treat for Anya, or all the times Shane has announced they’re all going for an after dinner walk, or pets Ilya’s hair and tells him he did a good job at practice, or the fact that he uses the same warning tone with Anya when she misbehaves as he does with Ilya when he’s causing problems on purpose

Like, we KNOW his trauma with his family into adulthood is massively centred around the way they extort him for his money and resources. They expect him to always give more than what he has, financially and emotionally, and treat it as less than the bare minimum. In fact, I can see it being internalised in Ilya really severely that he will always be expected to give all of himself to his family, and never to get anything in return, because he's a bad, undeserving person.

SUPER fucked up and abusive obviously, but it does make me fucking feral to imagine how that mindset impacts Ilya's dynamic with Shane.

Like, he views every bit of affection from Shane as something he's 'taking' from him, and in Ilya's mind he doesn't deserve to take ANYTHING, let alone from someone as precious to him as Shane, so all he can do is try to give something in return to try and make it worth it.

Specifically the tunameltdown- everything about that day was Ilya giving Shane everything he could think of as a way to ask for more from Shane.

Providing and cooking very specific food, making his own home comfortable and accommodating, safe small talk in an area Shane is confident in, and of course, the sex.

Everything Ilya asks for in that scene, he directly compensates with something he can provide in return.

I get a chance to spend time with you and hear your voice -> I will let you talk my ear off about hockey and engage your beautiful little mind with is as much as you'd like

I want to be domestic with you and have the experience of waking up after sex with you and then cooking for you -> I will fuck you so good you pass out and then make you food you're comfortable with, prepared quickly so it won't take long enough to bother you

etc,etc all throughout that day (and all of their other interactions.)

I don't think Ilya ever allows himself to consider maybe Shane isn't just putting up with all of the affection and sneaky soft little moments Ilya 'takes' from him.

Butttt maybe he lets his guard down by the tuna melt day. He's being so careful and he's so rigidly planned this day, but it's all gone well and Ilya feels so safe and relaxed in Shane's presence that sometimes he forgets that he has to earn his place there.

And so, when "Shane" slips through his lips, he has a moment of blinding terror, because fuck what is he supposed to trade for that moment of blatent affection and want? Shane didn't fucking sign up for that, and he needs to find something to justify Shane staying, needs to make his stupid clinginess worth it.

But then Shane finishes with "Ilya" on his tongue, and for a moment Ilya is so relieved, because maybe that's its own kind of trade? Maybe Shane felt the same way-?

And then Shane tells him it's too much and he has to leave, and Ilya is fucking gutted, because this is exactly what he deserves. He asked for too much like the selfish man he is, asked for love without providing anything to make loving him worth it.

--

And so, when Shane texts him again a few days after the tunameltdown, making some benign small talk about hockey, Ilya is so relieved he could fucking choke on it.

He swears to his mama and whatever God that may or may not listening, that he's learned his lesson this time, and he will never ask for anything from Shane again.

He will give and give but he would never ask, as long as he could convince Shane to keep coming into his orbit. He would make it so uniquely, devastatingly hospitable for Shane, and never ask anything of him so he would never want to leave it.

So he replies to the text, doesn't let the terrified, frantic way he checks over every letter be noticeable on the other side. He needs to make his reply perfect.

He makes this reply funny and engaging and likeable -> Shane will want to text him again.

[little does he know that Shane is fucking HAUNTED with regret after leaving, and so has decided to try and earn back Ilya's trust and affection, and is feeling increasingly confused and discouraged by the fact that even though Ilya always responds enthusiastically, since tunameltdown he has never been the first to text, and never been the one to initiate any flirting or sexting, and he doesn't know how he's supposed to fix it]

And so the saw trap continues....

....does anyone have a fic like this.....

https://archiveofourown.org/works/82523646

(these are from my POV of what I have learnt and researched. differences in opinion are appreciated because no definition and depiction is set in stone | Credits must be given when reposted elsewhere / @urfriendlywriter ! I hope this helps all of you :D)

Tackling this with three topics:

What's vulnerability?

Actions related to vulnerability. (Actions/words that depict a person is feeling vulnerable + some dialogue prompts)

How to build trust between two people?

Vulnerability:

Emotional vulnerability is the ability to be open to and express one's feelings, even when facing the risk of rejection, criticism, or shame. Vulnerability means acknowledging your difficult emotions. Accepting overwhelming feelings, being able to express them with tender care towards yourself and others.

I'd consider myself a very openly communicative person. If I love you--as a friend, family or something else, I'll make sure you know the depth of it, the meaning behind my words, my look and my touch. I encourage vulnerability in all my relationships and it has positively reflected in their own personal growth as well. Being open, being real, being you, with all the ache, the scars, the hurt, and even the small ball of light within yourself amidst is all---that's vulnerability. And as we,

We gen z, we shelter ourselves to protect ourselves from hurt. But... if we get hurt, is it really our fault? No. If somebody hurts you intentionally, it doesn't translate to what you deserve or must go through. But if I don't get hurt... how will I learn to cope with it? Express it? Communicate through it? Learn from it? And.. importantly, how will I..

Learn how to heal myself again. Learn how to love myself far better. Learn how I want to be and what relationships I want to attract?

So, me, personally, I put myself out there. Like an open book. To read, to feel, to see--including the hurt and the parts I'm working on. Of course, i don't fully lodge it down a person's throat in one go, but u get what i mean. It is slow building of trust and can be used to your advantage as well. (lol that sounds toxic)

Harsh Truths?

Some people will use it against you, but should it hurt you if u were real to yourself? No.

Not all people u open up to may be emotionally mature. And that's okay. Move on.

It is not the end of the world if someone who saw all parts of you turned against you. It simply wasn't your person. It was neither of your faults.

Paint a character afraid to be vulnerable:

Hesitancy to open up, to speak up for themselves.

Blinking back tears, and telling themselves they'd be okay regardless.

"Atleast I don't have it worse."

"And.. If.. I tell you.. You won't look at me differently? Like.. I'm--I'm not worthy?"

doesn't ask for help. doesn't accept help easily.

doesn't think they're worthy to be seen. or to be loved. to be accepted or to even be heard.

"what i say won't make much of a difference anyway" A & "No, i want to hear it. how little, silly, stupid, serious, deep, it may be. I want to hear it. Please."

being numb to pain that they think it's normal to internalize it all.

and one day it erupts all out. into tears and rage. or raw unfiltered pain that bleeds onto everyone who loves them, hurting them too.

they freeze, momentarily surprised when they're asked for their honest opinion

or when they've to blink back tears when someone notices something and helps them without them even asking

detached during intimacy or hyperventilating after or during it

pulling away and pushing the other person away when they truly need them the most

Paint a character confident in themselves and are openly communicative:

you will not second guess what they feel about u, because u can see it in their faces or they'll openly say it

they encourage honest and deep conversations

the look of love is always there in their gaze

they love openly. they have so much love to give.

they'll hear u out no matter the time of the day and will provide a safe space for u

"I'm always here for u" in a soft, quiet voice, a gentle smile and a warm hug

"It's okay to feel that way. Hell u should feel that way. If u wanna talk about it.. here I am."

they're their own safe spaces and they can dive into their emotions, whenever and wherever needed.

they won't let u feel alone in ur misery. they'll shoulder the burden with u, but won't internalize it as their own. (i fear this is very important)

always knows the cause of why they said what they said / how they behaved or reacted

can analyze even u with one glance.

"how are you?" As a gentle caress of words & "I've-I've.. never been asked that.. not with such sincerity.." shyness of the one opening up.

^ "So, here I am.. I've got all the time of the day. Care to tell me?"

They aren't afraid of rejection. But they'll not put up with bullshit.

Building trust between two people:

Building trust is intimate. If done right. Between friends, family, lovers or anyone it may be. It's delicate, it's comforting quietness at some times and hearty loudness at some other. It's being understood, being seen, being able to communicate freely and respectfully.

Vulnerability is present where trust is.

asking help for small things without shying away from it

physical closeness. after moments of honesty or heavy emotions.

prioritizing each other

admiring every little thing they do

lots of "thank you"s being said that shows appreciation loud and clear

nervous glances, shaky hands and fluttering heartbeats as they may be help u zip up ur dress.

forehead kisses, followed up with, "I see you.. Let me help u cleanse away the day's stress."

celebrating even the smallest of their success

asking consent in every small thing!!

^ "i-i why are u asking for that? yes, of course." A & "Love.. I should always ask, even for such a thing as that." B

Being slow but steady with each other

"U don't want to do that? no rush." Immediately backing off A with a smile & B trying to understand how they aren't mad yet "A-are u sure?"

^ "We're in no rush.. We'll go at you pace. But consider my emotions too down the line, hmm?"

Lots of "And how does that make you feel?"

arguments feel less like the ones they saw growing up. and now it's more intimate, thoughtful, full of understanding and closeness. both sides are heard, understood, appreciated and both sides change.

Author's (@urfriendlywriter aka Ziya) note:

The comments are open to anything that you may wanna add :)

For anyone who wants to learn

Requested by the lovely @darkandstormydolls

Alrighty! Welcome back or welcome to my blog! I'm dipping my toes back into the category of posts that gained me my exposure!

So if you're here, you want to know how to write romantic attraction/romance!

Strap in and let's begin!

(Pls spread this to people you think would benefit from seeing it, or anyone who requested it bc I forgot)

Step one -

Your characters must admire one another at the beginning, Romantic feelings usually do not present themselves as obvious until you really think them through, meaning your characters may not notice they have a crush until it's too late

These are general statistics and light stereotypes. So feel free to not use this tip:

Male characters usually tend to notice physical things first, like body shape, hair, skin, clothing, the way their lover moves, ect

And Female Characters Generally tend to notice more small things and personality-based traits first, like their lover's humor, speaking mannerisms, shifts in expression, ways they fidget, emotion in their voice, ect.

And someone who is in love will generally show more interest in this particular person's movements, actions, words, and anything in general.

Step 2 -

The character will show more interest in sharing their love language with their lover/crush

Physical touch - People with physical touch love languages may want to hold hands, cuddle, hug, or just lean on their crush whenever they are close to them moreso than they want to with others

Gift giving - Gift givers will want to get more gifts more often for their crush, probably thinking of them whenever they see little trinkets or wanting to get them big gifts for special occasions or signs of appreciation

Acts of Service - Acts of service people will offer to do extra favors and a bunch of extra stuff they don't have to do twice as much as normal

Words of Affirmation - Flattery, they will generally flood their crush with kind words and compliments

Quality time - Quality time people will want to spend time with their crush at almost every turn, and when they want company, will turn to their crush first

Step 3 -

After a while, these urges while become very prominent and more noticeable to the person having them

They may find themselves fantasizing about their crush or having them show up in their thoughts more and more, feeling nicer and happier when they're around, or when they're thinking about them

Smiling when they think about them, cutsey little fluff thingies like that

A crush is essentially: I want to date that, I want to be near that always, I want to marry that, I want that to snuggle me (or other love languages)

Or in simpler terms: if that asked me out, I would say yes (or at least want to say yes if your character is in denial)

Step 4 -

The character's urges to be close to this person grows strong enough that they do smth about it, whether prompted by another character. Or they just don't know I how to not anymore (like when you wanna eat candy and you don't want to, but you do anyway bc I JUST NEED THE CHOCOLATE OKAY?)

(Or for Aro/Ace, garlic bread)

People who are in love are generally very prone to be all dreamy and poetic and VERY EXTREMELY BIASED towards their crush

Then Yada Yada they kiss & shit

You're welcome, BYEEEEEEEE 👋

Happy writing!

Love you!

Have a good day! :]

Disclaimer: I only have experience in giving BJs and don't have experience with cooch (even though I wish I did), soooo, here we are. A lot of this is based on my own experience so I'll just leave it at that and get us started.

Appetiser

⋆˙⟡ —

So, to set the scene: your characters are getting into the mood. They're getting frisky; they're kissing, they're touching, hands wandering wherever they please, soft noises falling from their mouths.

They're so excited, mind a faint buzz; bodies and minds anticipating what's to come next.

Entrée

⋆˙⟡ —

Maybe they're still fully clothed, maybe they're stripping each other off slowly, enjoying the slow teasing — or maybe they're already fully naked having practically ripped each other's clothes off in a desperate attempt to have that skin to skin contact quicker. Or maybe only one of them is clothed, while the other is partially/fully unclothed. This part, of course, depends on where this happens — or what the mood is.

If it's in the shower, then it can be assumed they're both fully naked already (unless they like stripping wet clothes off each other, then have at it. Go crazy, go wild).

If it's in the bedroom (or anywhere else, who are we to judge?) it can go both ways.

The atmosphere and the environment is so important, as it really adds to the mood.

Is it in the shower, under a showerhead with warm water cascading down on them?

Is it in the bedroom or elsewhere, candles lit, a very specific ambiance in the room to set the mood?

Is there AC blasting cool air, or is it mild temperatures - or does it feel hot and heavy?

Is it on the floor, is it on the bed, is it on a couch - where is this happening in that room?

What sounds can they hear? The pitter patter of water falling onto tiled flooring? The soft and controlled or loud and uncontained noises coming from either one of them? The moans, the gasps, the sighs, the whines... the desperate plea for more, more, more because the other person is such a fucking tease, God damn it. Or is it them trying to keep it down... key word here being trying.

What are the smells? Natural bodily fluids, bodily smells, sweat, faint scent of some type of perfume or cologne. Or maybe it's different scented soap and shampoo? Maybe it's scented candles?

What can they feel? Knees pressed against hard tiled flooring; back pressed against the cold pane of the shower. Or knees against soft sheets and fingers gripping onto the silk-like material? Or is it finger tips on soft/coarse patches of skin... or over the prickles of freshly growing hair... or over smooth skin.

What position are they getting themselves into?

Are they lying down?

Is one of them kneeling while the other is standing?

Are they in the 69 position?

Is one of them sitting up while the other is lying on their stomach?

Maybe the receiver is standing up, hovering over the giver's face who's lying down on their back?

Perhaps the giver is kneeling down and bent over while the receiver is lying down on the couch?

As long as no limbs are broken and they're flexible, there are so many positions they can test. The sky is the limit as long as no one ends up in the hospital (but hey, shit like that sometimes does happen so if you wanna make it realistic but also funny in a way, go right ahead!)

Your characters may or may not be comfortable with the position, and that can come with trying new things. Try and make them both as comfortable as possible and know their limitations, otherwise it's not gonna be fun for either party. Or you could make things uncomfortable for them if you wanna be a bit sadistic.

That is up for you to decide.

Main

⋆˙⟡ —

Now, onto the spicy shit (I know you came here for that, you lil' curious demon).

They're comfortable, they're settled, they're in the mood — so into each other. One of them is aching to have a mouth wrapped around them; the other is drooling to have something throbbing in their mouth, reminding them that life is maybe worth living after all.

What are they doing to each other?

What are they saying to each other?

What is the giver doing to the receiver, and vice versa?

Is the giver experienced or are they not used to doing this, perhaps because it’s their first time or they just never learned the right techniques (there’re more than one — just as with incorrect techniques).

Is the receiver running their hands through the giver’s hair.. gently, muffled sounds of pleasure leaving their kiss-bitten lips? Hips thrusting involuntarily into the giver’s mouth, compliments leaving their lips in faint whispers.

Or are they gripping onto tufts of hair, face-fucking them relentlessly, demanding for the giver to look them in their eyes? Hips thrusting rhythmically, taking pacing control into their own hands.

Is the giver looking up at them, demanding for the eye contact, or do they seem to be enjoying the dominance coming from the receiver?

The giver could be bobbing their head, teasingly, taking them in slowly, then quicker, then slowly again.. adjusting their pace to tease and frustrate the receiver — or their eyes could be watering, drool pooling at the corners of their mouth and dribbling down their chin.

The pacing matters, and consistency matters in bringing someone to the edge (at least in my experience)… but that can also be done in patterns. It doesn’t have to stay at one pace because that can be tiring.

That doesn’t mean “Let’s do it at an inconsistent pace where I go extremely fast and then boom, I’ve slowed down to a snail’s pace in one second”. That means doing changing speed in a calculated way to tease them.

Is the giver giving the compliments in between as they tease the receiver in other ways to keep them turned on (and to ensure the moment lasts just a little longer — plus to tease them)? Letting their fingers brush against their nipples more than just multiple times, kissing them all over their body; their chest, their inner-thighs, their neck; wrapping their hands around the area which can’t fit in their mouth because perhaps the receiver has a lot of length to offer.

Or are they licking stripes up their partner’s cock; letting their tongue swipe against the slit on the tip of the cock; sucking on the head of their cock like a lollipop of some sort, tantalisingly good at their teasing?

Is the receiver the one giving the compliments, telling the giver how pretty they look with their mouth wrapped around them like this, how good they’re taking them, how they’re driving them crazy?

Or, if they like degradation.. you can go that route as well. Your drafts are a safe space for you to explore.

What sounds is the receiver making? Are they silent… or are they letting soft moans leave their lips? Or are they loud with that? Is the giver taking in those sounds and using that as a queue with their playful teasing?

Are there other people in the house? That’s gonna be something to think about.

Are the characters aware of that? Do they care if they are? Are they gonna restrain themselves or are they just not gonna give a flying shit about other people’s sanity?

And with the experience thing.. Again, how experienced is the giver? Is this their first time? Or are they just not good at this and need a bit more practice?

And just a tip (no pun intended): are they using teeth? If so, that’s a no go. Find some way to have their lips wrap around their teeth — you don’t want to be scraping at your partner’s cock, as that area is hella sensitive. It can be painful and using your teeth will not make things better (and can make it worse).

Much to think about.

Dessert

⋆˙⟡ —

The climax… It’s coming.

Close to heaven’s gates or whatever they call it.

Does the giver let the receiver come.. or are they gonna be a shit and edge them?

And when they do come, where is it gonna happen?

In the mouth (and is the giver gonna swallow or spit)? On the face?

Will the giver choke last second as the receiver comes because they thrusted their hips a bit too hard and now the giver and the receiver are both laughing, but the receiver continues to orgasm because they’re just so turned on? (Yes, that can happen, and I’m adding this specific example in because I had to deal with that and it’s still something my ex is very proud about).

Or is the receiver gonna ask to get down and dirty because they don’t want this to end here yet, so they can come elsewhere? That elsewhere can be left up to your own interpretation.

What signs will the receiver give that lets the giver know they’re coming? Will they make noises, will they say words… Or is it just gonna happen because they couldn’t warn the giver in time and it happens without warning?

And once this is all done and both have exhausted themselves, will they do something else (maybe the giver becomes the receiver, and vice versa), or maybe they’ll cuddle and fall asleep under the covers.

And they wait for the next time this happens again… maybe in the next 30 minutes, or maybe in a few hours… Either way.

It’s a done deal, and both are satisfied (or they aren’t — sometimes sexual acts don’t go as intended, aka Results May Vary).

As a final tip (going for anything that has to do with intimacy and sex) — moments like these can be filled with awkwardness and nervousness if it’s their first time.

It can take time to learn your partner’s body, their queues, what they like, what they dislike, the way their body responds to certain things — it can take some experimentation.

It can also be filled with laughter and humour and jokes — it doesn’t always just have to be sexy, sweaty and heavy breathing. Sometimes other emotions makes it even hotter and more memorable too.

Have fun writing! (Or practicing them in real life if you so please.)

Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Heated Rivalry (TV) Rating: Explicit Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Shane Hollander/Ilya Rozanov Characters: Shane Hollander, Ilya Rozanov Additional Tags: POV Alternating, Misunderstandings, Ilya Rozanov Loves Shane Hollander, Shane Hollander Loves Ilya Rozanov, Angst with a Happy Ending, Ilya Rozanov Needs A Hug, Jealous Ilya Rozanov, No Actual Cheating, Author is bad at smut Summary:

Hollander glanced down at his phone and smiled at whatever it was his girlfriend sent him. Then he looked up at Ilya again. “Anyway, wanna find out what we might have in common in room 1847 tonight?”

Ilya was surprised at the forwardness, especially with Hollander’s girlfriend’s text still on his screen. But Ilya’s heart and head was jumping up and down in glee.

—–

Or, Ilya is 100% ready to be the other woman.

yuna: ah I see, hmm, one moment please, let me bring up an alphabetical list of all 700+ current MLH players. is it aaron a. aaronson???

shane: of course not!! mom!!!

so shane has to post the photo himself to prove that no, boston captain ilya rozanov does not have any evidence or incriminating documents on shane hollander

Yuna thinks it would be good publicity for Shane

Ilya thinks Shane is to boring to represent nhl's dancing prowess on national television, so he needs to show off he can do better (and the fact they will be near each other for a maximum of 3 months had nothing to do with Ilya's decision, absolutely not).

Shane and his pro dancer partner Rose get along like house on fire. Everyone thinks they are this season's showmance.

Ilya and his pro partner Svetlana knew each other from childhood in Russia. Everyone thinks they are hooking up all this time.

Except of course, Shane and Ilya are having a slow burn romance where they are fucking the whole time

Notes. Ilya is insanely jealous of Rose, because She. Touches. Shane. All. The. Time.

Notes2. Shane has surprisingly good sense of rhythm, but tenses up on stage. Ilya has no shame but realize quickly that dancing in clubs did not prepare him for ballroom dancing. Which would not do, because if one's eliminated they no longer have the excuse to be around.