emo-tastic

instead of communicating like normal people, they start quoting the fic at him in the locker room.

Now think about post coming-out Hollanov doing an ad campaign together (like Calvin Klein?? People would go crazy for it). Shane having so much fun on this shoot because of course his beloved husband is here, being silly, making him smile and laugh until his cheeks hurt, and also looking really sexy.

Hmmm OKAY yes I think I have a few more:

- "Luca come here. Let me see. Open your fucking mouth, kid. Okay yeah, he's bleeding, tell them to give that fucker double, Ilya--"

- "Yeah so like...you eat the food with your hands. No forks. No, they give you this bread. Yeah it's good. Kind of spicy."

- "Hey buddy. Nah, not much. Jackie and the kids good? That's good. Surprised you're not part of the scrum. Yeah he told me he was gonna try to fight you tonight."

- "Ha, no, stay there. I don't wanna hear it. No, I don't want you to whisper it either. Save it for the power play."

- "Can you do this with your pinky? Yeah. Huh, maybe it's because I've broken mine. Hey, Bood, can you do this with your pinky? Huh. Chouinard--tap Chouinard--hey, try to do this--"

- "That ref fucking hates me and you know why--you fucking KNOW why--no I will not calm down!"

- "Yeah it was nice, but I don't think we'll go back. I dunno. It rained the whole time and Ilya said it made him feel homesick. No, like, for Russia. Yeah. Big sad Slavic eyes the whole time. And he's, y'know. My guy. When he's sad, I'm sad. Nah, that's not sappy, that's just marriage, man."

- "Hey, did you know that the point of hockey is actually to keep your blades on the ice? Yeah it helps. You can't go as far skating on your nose."

- "Aw shit, buddy, did he get you? Did my husband use his big stick to put you on your back? Aw man, bud, I dunno. Sounds kind of gay."

- "No, it's fine, not broken. Don't fuss. I'll tell you what I said later. No, later. Uh-huh. You get it. Eyes on the game, Rozanov."

- "Aw, fuck, he threw a blade. Oh you are not serious. Why is he crawling. COME ON, THIS IS WHAT WE LEARNED THE POWER PULLS FOR--"

- "Oh, kiss cam. You know, I asked them not to--helmet, Ilya. I said you could kiss my helme--mmm. Fine."

- "Say that again about my fucking family, motherfucker! Say that shit again! I'm not gonna let you fuckers play like that anymore!"

After getting involuntary outed, Shane loses a few endorsement deals. He doesn't really notice at first; of course Yuna told him, but he had way bigger things to worry about than doing fragrance commercial shots, thank you very much.

Ilya and he get married, they honeymoon in Ibiza, they do their hockey camp, Shane signs a deal with Ottawa. The dust settles a bit. Only then he realises that he didn't do an underwear commercial for Manmade, like every summer. And Yuna hasn't pestered him about Reebok for a while.

Shane doesn't really care, he always hated doing these adds and honestly, he made enough money to live comfortable for the rest of his life, so it's whatever.

But...but it's not whatever. Shane does care. It stings. He hates that it still feels like getting punished just for being who he is.

A luxury fragrance brand calls of a deal and at Yuna's inquiry they let Shane know that it doesn't have to do with Shane's sexual orientation (well, because that would be downright illegal to admit but okay), but rather that they don't see how their quite luxury concept and his boulevard paper, attention seeking lifestyle fit together. In other words, the shit show around their coming out was to messy for their liking. Another thing Shane is innocent of, another thing he gets punished for.

Fuck them, Ilya and Yuna say in unison and Shane has to smile again. Seriously. Fuck these companies. He's got everything he needs, everything he wants is just right here. Minus an additional Stanley Cup or two.

Ilya didn't do as many commercials as Shane did, but he lost a deal with Bugatti as well ("Thank fuck I sold that car before I came to Ottawa").

Still, Shane is getting more and more worried, which brands might want to let go of them next. Who really is to trust in that political climate? Which clothes will feel shitty on his skin, knowing the people behind them hate people like Ilya and him? Will they be ostracised forever?

He just waits for the call of Speedo or Under Armour, telling him that they don't want a gay man presenting his package on big billboards.

A few weeks pass, the season starts and Shane really can't worry about endorsement deals right now. He is even more annoyed, when Yuna tells him that there is this marketing guy who wants to talk to Shane directly, but he caves in after the third reminder.

The call leaves Shand actually a bit lightheaded, smiling brightly even. The money is decent but thst absolutely doesn't matter. What does matter was that Ilya and he had to extend their stay in Toronto after their next game.

When Shane tells Ilya about their appointment soon, they both start to laugh, and maybe there are a few tears hidden in it.

A few weeks later, after an easy win against Toronto, they enter the Varsity Arena, hand in hand, more than ready for their second CCM commercial shot together.

The producer Kim greats them enthusiastically, talking about the poetic beauty of doing another shot with the two best hockey players together over ten years after their iconic pre-rookie season shot. Kim quickly explains the concept behind their commercial: They want to fuse old footage and new shots together, emphasing the development of their skills on the ice. "From rivals to husbands. From rookies to legends. Always supported by CCM. With us players become champions."

Shane and Ilya almost burst into giggles again thinking about how supportive CCM, or more likey the showers in this Arena, had been on their way to become husbands indeed.

It is the most fun they both ever had while shooting. Skating as fast as they can, showing of their almost telepathic dream passes, chirping and then battling for the puck, trick shots on the net, celebrating each other's goals.

They let themselves be filmed while trying out every piece of equipment, give comments on different stick flexibilities, show their taping techniques (and teasing each other obviously).

Ilya grows suspicious how patient Shane is with commercial shot, how willingly he is to pose for pictures, participates in games for social media clips. He nudges Shane and  raises one eyebrow, that is question enough.

"CCM launches that campaign everywhere. Instagram. TV spots. Catalogues. In the stores. At games." Shane smiles smugly. "A queer couple, the face of one of the top  hockey equipment brands. Almost every hockey player, from amateur to pro, will see us, one way or another."

"Even in Montreal."

"Even in Montreal", Shane agrees and Ilya

Ilya laughes fondly, he loves when Shane is a menace.

Kim calls it a day, shakes their hands and thanks them for all the amazing footage they got and politely suggest they hit the showers.

They turn towards the lockerroom and Shane blushes. "Maybe you should go shower  first. Considering.... well and I should check...this thing."

"What, are you afraid you can't keep your hands to yourself, Hollander?"

"I'm more afraid you do keep your hands to yourself, Rozanov," Shane winks but he stops at the door in safe distance. "Maybe I go call Mom that the day went well and CCM is actually a good partner."

"Is nice of them, hire us both. Tell Yuna thanks for getting me on the deal, too."

"Oh no. It was my idea."

"What?"

Shane's cheek turn several shades more pink but holds Ilya's gaze. "I told them that I'd only do the commercial together with you."

Because what do you mean they went to the batting cages for some silly fun to watch everyone flail at an unfamiliar sport, only for Shane to need three practice swings before figuring out the force and timing needed to start hitting every single pitch? What do you mean he sets the course record at the mini golf place they have the Pike twins birthday at? What do you mean he learned how to play cricket over a long weekend in the UK? What do you MEAN your Canadian ass that grew up on a calm, tiny lake went to visit Rose in LA and just learned to surf from “some guy” one of the days she was busy??

Shane doesn’t get why they all think it’s so crazy. He’s a professional athlete, he’s good at full body and mind control as well as adaptability and hand-eye coordination, and he’s so used to being the best in the world at hockey that he views being mundanely good at anything else as barely noticeable. He argues with Troy over whether he counts as being good at basketball just because he killed them all at the basketball shooting game at a Dave and Buster’s

They all start making bets to see who can find a sport Hollander isn’t good at. Harris is convinced he’ll win with figure skating because Shane’s muscle memory will want to work against him with a technique that’s so similar but also so different, only for Shane to come out of an afternoon learning from his old friend who was at the Olympics with the ability to do simple jumps and spins and is insisting the whole team learn so they can incorporate it into plays. Harris is not allowed to make suggestions after that

One night Svetlana is caring for Ilya and she’s had enough. She takes Ilya’s phone while he’s sleeping and sends a text to Jane like ‘Hi this is Ilya’s friend, Svetlana. Look, I don’t know what happened between you and him but I’m begging you to take him back. He has really bad rejection sickness. The doctors are saying it’s the worst case they’ve ever seen. He may die. I don’t want my friend to die. Please.’

Hours later, the doorbell rings. Svetlana opens the door to see Shane Hollander standing there. Before Svetlana can ask any questions, Shane just says ‘I’m Jane’ and she quickly pulls him into the house and guides Shane to Ilya’s room. Ilya wakes up feeling better and he thinks maybe he’s starting to get over the rejection sickness when he realizes arms are wrapped around him. He knows it’s not Svetlana because the arms are too bulky. His eyes snap open and he sees Shane staring back at him. Shane apologizes for how he left, how he was just scared and how he wants Ilya if he’ll have him. Ilya raises up to kiss Shane.

may or may not go offline for a couple of days because life :( hopefully not but if so i will see you when i see you!!!!!

COTTAGENONNY NO…. DONT PULL AN ILYA AND GHOST ME…. Hope you’re safe and okay though please take care of yourself!!!!

and god yes the pinned tweets. just cutting off the “can you fight” asks before they even start.

Marlow having to be around Hollanov all the time because of some foundation reasons or something.

Marlow realizing that he was probably crushing on Roz most of their friendship.

Marlow starting to crush on Hollzy. (He loves an intense man who is good at hockey apparently).

Marlow wallowing in self depreciating angst because he is such a shitty friend on multiple levels. (Crushing on his bro, crushing on his bro's husband, not pulling away, not telling anyone about it, taking every opertunity to be in a room with them...)

Marlow respecting the relationship and every time Hollanov invite him to stay over or to come hang out privately, he declines.

Marlow flying back to boston and realizing that his crush got so much worse now and it had actually doubled. He spends the season trying to fuck it out and nothing works. He even fucks a few men!

Hollzy confronts Marlow the next summer - something about how Roz is still the same guy who was his captain and that the wedding did not change that fact.

Shane is soo much bitchier. He Is that bitch. But also like he has not been humbled by losing to ilya as a center, he’s humbled by losing to ilya as a goalie which is a different mood imho.

Shane who is all league goalies sleep paralysis demon vs ilya who is everyone else’s sleep paralysis goalie.

I have a little bit of a mood about ilya being so so so cute with his little blushing apple cheeks but he’s wearing a goalie mask like all the time so no one outside the raiders really comprehends his cuteness and then also during intermissions in the locker room he takes his mask off and he’s sorta flushed from the exertion and everyone gets cuteness aggression. And babygirl aggression.

Cliff and his two generational talents :))

I am addicted to the concept of ilya who is just Not performing Ilya Rozanov Star Center and so he’s just so cute all the time.

Sochi also is much less miserable for him bc while team russia having poor cohesion is still a thing, him being a brick wall in the goal vs their canon injured goalie situation is a lot difference. They probably still lose but he wasn’t captain and he can’t be blamed for poor offense?

But also, ilya getting a reputation for improbable goalie goals is also very fun to me. You can take him out of the center but sometimes the Puck In Net instinct overwhelms him.

I literally said YESSSS out loud when i got this ask LMAO

ilya holds three records: most shutouts in a single season as starting goalie, most shots on goal + goals by a goalie, and most goalie fights LMAO

“Yeah I ignore that detail from the long game. No long hair”

“What was Rachel thinking adding that to the book”