Preface
The Shayden Interlude
Posted originally on the Archive of Our Own at https://archiveofourown.org/works/82247711.
- Rating:
- General Audiences
- Archive Warning:
- No Archive Warnings Apply
- Category:
- M/M
- Fandoms:
- Heated Rivalry (TV), Game Changers Series - Rachel Reid
- Relationships:
- Shane Hollander/Ilya Rozanov, Shane Hollander & Hayden Pike
- Characters:
- Shane Hollander, Ilya Rozanov, Hayden Pike, Jackie Pike
- Additional Tags:
- Social Media, POV Outsider, Twitter, Fluff and Crack, April Fools' Day
- Language:
- English
- Series:
- Part 4 of Game Changers SocMed Crack Fics
- Stats:
- Published: 2026-04-01 Words: 1,096 Chapters: 1/1
The Shayden Interlude
Summary
Shane and Hayden can't resist playing a little prank on the internet, and on Ilya
Notes
Happy April Fool's Day
This concept literally came to me in the shower this morning. I wrote it in about 45 minutes and have spent about 5 hours on and off formatting the damn thing. In the spirit of formatting I have noticed several errors in the previous work in this series and am going to go and fix those shortly.
Also huge thank you to everyone who has been reading and enjoying this series so far. My friend found it on a random TikTok recs list which was a huge moment for us both. This all started with a silly little concept to get me through my working day so I'm beyond amazed and touched by how much people seem to be loving it.
The Shayden Interlude
Tweet
Shane Hollander
@hollander24
It is with a heavy heart that I must announce that I am leaving my husband @mr.shanehollander for my best friend @HaydenPike35. I have always held feelings for him but I buried them, I never knew until recently that they were reciprocated. I want to thank my fans for their unwavering support of me and Ilya over the years, and hope that they will continue to support me as I take the next step in my journey.
9:27 AM · 1 April 24
5.7k Retweets2k Quote Tweet13k Likes
Ilya Rozanov-Hollander
Replying to @hollander24
Shane? Моя любовь? Is this because I stacked the dishwasher wrong again? I promise I can change!
Replies: Likes:
Shane Hollander
ago
Replying to @mr.shanehollander
Sorry Ilya any communication needs to go through my lawyer. She'll be in touch.
Replies:1
Hollanov is Real @hollzy<3
Replying to @hollander24
WAIT WHAT??? HOLLANOV DIVORCE??? BUT- oh I understand
Whatsapp chat with: 🌹
Received Message: Ilya? This is Shane's lawyer 9:32
Sent Message: Rose Landry? I did not know you had graduated law school? 9:32
Received Message: I played a guest role as a defence attorney on a police procedural. 9:33
Received Message: Anyway Shane needs you to look over these important divorce documents. 9:33
Received Message: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_Fools%27_Day 9:33
Sent Message: This is a Wikipedia link to April Fools 9:34
Sent Message: Ah I see 9:34
Sent Message: He thinks he is very funny for this horrible prank 9:34
Tweet
Ilya Rozanov-Hollander
@mr.shanehollander
I just had a very interesting conversation with your lawyer @hollander24. I think we can settle this out of court. I will keep Anya, my trophies, and your parents, you can have everything else.
9:45 AM · 1 April 24
3.7k Retweets2.1k Quote Tweet11k Likes
Shane Hollander
Replying to @mr.shanehollander
You can't keep my parents in the divorce. They're my parents.
Replies:1 Likes:2
Jackie Pike WAG @jackienotjacky
Replying to @hollander24
Fair's fair Shane. This is what you get for springing it on him on Twitter. Hayden at least had the decency to tell me to my face. In fact, Ilya my children will need a father, I don't suppose you will step up?
Replies:1
Shane Whorellander @whorellander
Replying to @jackienotjacky
Jackie Pike the woman that you are. You know what I'm keeping her in the divorce.
Replies:1
Tweet
Hayden Pike
@HaydenPike35
The rumours are true. Shane and I are in love. We are thinking a June wedding? Maybe a joint celebration for after Montreal win the cup?
10:27 AM · 1 April 24
3k Retweets1.2k Quote Tweet9.6k Likes
Shayden Lives @shayyyden
Replying to @HaydenPike35
Oh I have prayed for times like this. And you all doubted me and said I was delusional. Who's delusional now.
Replies:1 Likes:2
Ceraulean @ceraulean
Replying to @shayyyden
Oh girl no
Replies:1
Fuck the Metros @hollanov2481
Replying to @shayyyden
I don't know what the bigger joke is. Shayden being real or Hayden thinking the M*tros have a shot at the cup this year.
Replies:1
Chat with:Hollanov Warriors
Today
Zara doesn't realise this whole thing is a prank does she?
Nope
Should we mess with her?
How could we not
Mishapocalypse?
Mishapocalypse 😎
Tweet
Shayden is Real?
@hollzy<3
Okay I'm ready to accept defeat and admit when I'm wrong. Guess I'm going to become a Shayden stan now
12:23 PM · 1 April 24
35 Retweets1 Quote Tweet134 Likes
Tweet
Fuck the Metros (Not Hayden)
@hollanov2481
Yeah okay fine I'll ship Shayden, but you won't catch me supporting Montreal. Fuck the Metros
12:27 PM · 1 April 24
29 Retweets Quote Tweet96 Likes
Tweet
Shayden Whorellander
@whorellander
I am a Shane Hollander stan first and foremost. If Shane says he loves Hayden then who am I to judge.
1:18 PM · 1 April 24
17 Retweets Quote Tweet142 Likes
Tweet
Shayden Lives
@shayyyden
So many new Shayden fans oh this is the greatest day of my life.
Hit me up if you need any good fic recs or check out my pinned tweet
2:28 PM · 1 April 24
9 Retweets Quote Tweet112 Likes
Holly #35 🩷💜💙 @holly.pike
Replying to @shayyyden
Remember when Shayden used to rule the fandom? The internet is healing
Whatsapp chat with: Hollander ❤️
Today
Sent Message: Shane. This has gone too far now Мой шутник. So many fans turn against me 15:11
Received Message: Ilya it's all part of the joke. Most of them know it isn't real 15:12
Sent Message: But some do not 15:12
Received Message: I will make sure to post a follow up tomorrow 15:13
Tweet
Shane Hollander
@hollander24
I'm sure most of you figured it out but yesterday's announcement was a #AprilFools prank. Thank you to everyone who played along. Sorry to everyone who thought it was genuine. The truth is that I love my husband Ilya very much and I would never dream of leaving him. Any feelings I have towards Hayden are strictly platonic, he is my best friend. We thought it would be funny to pretend otherwise but the fun is over now.
8:14 AM · 2 April 24
4.1k Retweets1.9k Quote Tweet11.6k Likes
Shayden Lives @shayyyden
Replying to @hollander24
Ilya wrote this I'm certain. He got his hooks into Shane and made him say that it was all a joke. We know it was real don't we.
Replies:1 Likes:2
Shane Whorellander @whorellander
Replying to @shayyyden
Sorry girl it was definitely a prank.
Replies:1
Hollanov is Real @hollzy<3
Replying to @whorellander
More like a nightmare. The only time I will be entertaining the concept of Shayden is a scary story on Halloween. I'm sorry I betrayed you my sweet Hollanov
Replies:1
Fuck the Metros @hollanov2481
Replying to @hollzy<3
Sweet is certainly a word you could use to describe their relationship
Replies:1
Tweet
Shane Hollander Updates
@shaneupdates
Shane Hollander was sporting several new bruises on his neck at practice this morning... 👀
10:53 AM · 21 May 23
3.2k Retweets1.7k Quote Tweet5.3k Likes
Shane Whorellander @whorellander
Replying to @shaneupdates
So Ilya got possessive?
Replies:1 Likes:2
Hollanov is Real @hollzy<3
Replying to @whorellander
100% yeah
Replies:1
Ilya Rozanov-Hollander
Replying to @hollzy<3
What can I say I want the world to remember he is mine ;)
Replies:1
Afterword
End Notes
You may have noticed one of the Twitter Girlies (gender neutral) has got an irl name this time. They are all OCs (apart from Ceraulean who is a cameo from my best friend and occasional co-author but even still OCified) but I have been thinking that with four works in the series now and no plans of stopping some of the regulars need personalities and names beyond the twitter handles:
Shayden Lives / @shayyyden = Zara
Hollanov Warriors Groupchat:
Lola went to Superhell / @destielschild = Lola (the GC is her POV)
Shane Whorellander / @whorellander = Jess
Hollanov is Real / @hollzy<3 = Becca
Fuck the Metros / @hollanov2481 = Tommy
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