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  1. someone who grows flowers (in the darkest parts of you) by

    Fandoms: Heated Rivalry (TV), Game Changers Series - Rachel Reid  

    18 May 2026

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    "Shane tethered himself to Ilya's side. He remained there the whole day.

    And he hadn’t left, not really. He just excused himself for a moment or two at a time. But he always came back. Each time with something for Ilya. His medication with cold water, some of his favorite crisps and a premade sandwich, a cool washcloth that he used to wipe his face."
     
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    The morning after the anniversary of his mother’s death, Ilya wakes tangled up in grief, memory, and the steady warmth of the man who has spent years teaching him that love can stay. Over the course of one quiet summer morning at the cottage, Shane takes care of him in all the small ways that matter most.

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