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a solar eclipse of the heart by thisismk
Fandoms: Heated Rivalry (TV), Game Changers Series - Rachel Reid, Game changers - Fandom
05 Mar 2026
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Summary
Looking out over the water, Shane let out a dreamy sort of sigh and said, “I like this."
“The sunset?” Ilya noticed the millisecond of hesitation, so he asked, “Something else?”
“No, the sunset is beautiful,” Shane said quickly. “But it’s also just… being here.” He cleared his throat, trying and failing to sound nonchalant. “With you. It’s nice.”
Maybe that was part of why loving him had scared Ilya so much at first- he had seen the gold in Shane right away, had been transfixed by the possibility of being that close to sunshine again after so many years in the dark. His mom had been golden, too, a bright light that brought so much laughter and compassion into the world. He didn't know if he could handle losing the warmth on his face a second time.
For so long, that kept him from being honest about his feelings, from letting himself believe that someone else could see the light in him, too. But Shane...
Shane Hollander looked at Ilya like he was the sun.
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Or; Ilya spends a sunrise with Svetlana, a sunset with Shane, and a solar eclipse in his new home.