jaffa cakes

It was only legalized in 8 US states (the 8th only a few months before), and wouldn’t be legalized nation-wide until 2015.

It was only legal in TEN COUNTRIES in 2011. We wouldn’t hit 20 countries until 2017. (Australia was 23rd)

As of today (April 14, 2026), I believe only 38 countries have fully legalized same-sex marriage. Out of somewhere around 200 countries in the world. That’s only ~19% of countries.

Each of these fics are so beautifully written. I wanted to write a little blurb about each but it ended up being a variation of this is beautifully written or absolutely loved this because of the writing.

your heartbeat, as familiar as my own by eurydicees

(12k, T) Soulmate AU.

Soulmate identifying marks that is honestly a little sad, I love how it all circles back to Shane and Ilya. It’s a little angsty but there’s a happy ending.

stay good under pressure by jafffacakes

(12k, E) Office AU.

This made me want to read more office AUs. Shane and Ilya work in the same office, sit next to each other, and are somewhat amicable. They have to work on a project together. It’s perfect.

lean back, just like that by ribena

(14k, E) omegaverse

There’s so much to love about this fic. It’s so good on every level. It’s omegaverse but it’s so much more too. There’s a little epilogue sequel that’s sweet too.

Be Simple With Me by distira

(36k, E) college AU

Shane and Ilya are in college together playing hockey and figuring out their shit. Told in seasons and all from Shane’s POV, it’s so unique to any other college AUs.

no. by menacingjude

(29k, E) Soulmate AU

There’s soulmate identifying marks, depressed Ilya, and denial of feelings. It’s so good and well written. I love the angst in this.

i'll stop the world and melt with you

hollanov. cottage ep. 6k. rated e.

“You are burning bread? For me?” Ilya has a hand over his heart. “You shouldn’t have.”

“Shut up,” Shane says, still nursing his finger. “It’s a work in progress. Unless you’re not hungry.”

Ilya is looking at the finger Shane has in his mouth with great interest. “No, I am. Very.” He leans in, snaking an arm around Shane’s waist. “Maybe not for this bread, though.”

“Do you…want to eat something else?” Shane ventures as Ilya takes Shane’s hand in his.

“Sure.” Ilya presses his lips to the tip of Shane’s finger, followed by his tongue. “You have this ‘something else’ in mind?”

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Or, 3 times Shane fucks up the tuna melts + 1 time he gets them just right.