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1. You talk of the pain like it's all alright by Just_playing_along

   Fandoms: Heated Rivalry (TV), Game Changers | Heated Rivalry - All Media Types  

   • Explicit
   • No Archive Warnings Apply
   • M/M
   • Work in Progress

   25 Jul 2026

   Tags

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   • Shane Hollander/Ilya Rozanov
   • Shane Hollander
   • Ilya Rozanov
   • David Hollander
   • Yuna Hollander
   • Ottawa Centaurs Team Ensemble (Game Changers)
   • Cliff Marlow | Cliff Marleau
   • Svetlana Vetrova
   • Irina Rozanova
   • Birthday Fluff
   • Fluff and Angst
   • Emotional Hurt/Comfort
   • Past Character Death
   • Past Child Abuse
   • Angst with a Happy Ending
   • Ilya Rozanov Needs A Hug
   • Service Bottom Shane Hollander
   • Married Shane Hollander/Ilya Rozanov
   • Surprise Party
   • Excessive use of pet names
   • Shane Hollander Calls Ilya Rozanov "Baby"
   • Minor discussions of depression
   • Fluff and Smut
   • Anal Sex
   • Rimming
   • Healthy Communication
   • Hurt/Comfort

   Summary

   After getting kicked out of the playoffs and losing his chance at the Cup, Ilya struggles with feeling like he deserves a birthday this year. Shane is ready to remind him he deserves love, happiness, and support.

   AKA: A sweet birthday fic with our favorite married hockey players.

   Fic inspired by the song Matilda (Harry Styles) because I'm convinced Ilya listened to it and cried.

   Language:

   English

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