Preface
cap's (not) girl needs entertainment
Posted originally on the Archive of Our Own at https://archiveofourown.org/works/88501886.
- Rating:
- Teen And Up Audiences
- Archive Warning:
- No Archive Warnings Apply
- Category:
- M/M
- Fandoms:
- Heated Rivalry (TV), Game Changers | Heated Rivalry - All Media Types, Game Changers Series - Rachel Reid
- Relationships:
- Shane Hollander/Ilya Rozanov, Shane Hollander & Boston Bears | Boston Raiders WAGs Ensemble
- Characters:
- Shane Hollander, Ilya Rozanov, Boston Bears | Boston Raiders WAGs Ensemble (Game Changers), Hayden Pike, Jean-Jacques Boiziau | J. J. Dagenais, Cliff Marlow | Cliff Marleau, Boston Bears | Boston Raiders Team Ensemble (Game Changers)
- Additional Tags:
- WAG Shane Hollander, Boston Bears | Boston Raiders WAGs Group Chat (Game Changers), Texting, Texting Fic, Secret Relationship, Secret Identity, Kind Of, Crack, Fluff, Ilya Rozanov Loves Shane Hollander, Shane Hollander Loves Ilya Rozanov, But they don't want to admit that yet, Fuck AI, No AI Used, Anxious Shane Hollander, Supportive Boston Bears | Boston Raiders WAGs Ensemble, Supportive Ilya Rozanov, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Shane Hollander's Boston Lily, Ilya Rozanov's Montreal Jane, Ambiguous/Open Ending
- Language:
- English
- Series:
- Part 3 of other HR fics & oneshots
- Collections:
- Lazer's Social Media fics, Heated Rivalry fics I like, pepperroxd’s library, Heated Rivalry, *Heated rivalry melts my heart*, TDH Game Changers / Heated Rivalry
- Stats:
- Published: 2026-07-13 Completed: 2026-08-18 Words: 30,575 Chapters: 4/4
cap's (not) girl needs entertainment
Summary
Following his injury and stay at his parents' house, Shane Hollander is bored out of his mind.
A conversation with his best friends turned out unsuccessful and when he then talked to his not-yet boyfriend about it, Ilya has the brilliant idea to have him added to the Boston Raiders WAGs group chat.
Hopefully they can help?
Notes
hello hello hello
you know the drill at this point. the fan fiction parasite in my head demanded me to write this fic, so i yielded and delivered.
i LOVE wag group chat fics, as you can maybe tell by my other fics and i really needed to write another one.
but this one's different, yes yes
because this time it's only shane in the group chat and in boston, instead of ottawa.the fic is set a few weeks after shane's accident in episode 5; so pre-cottage, which means they're not officially together (yet)
i hope you enjoy!!!!
ps. don't hide creator's style / work skin. thank you! :)
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BEST metros players 💪💪💪
Guys
I'm so fucking bored
JJ
Didn't know you were capable of that, Capitaine
What's that supposed to mean?
JJ
Mon ami
What.
JJ
Absolutely no offense intended, of course
But you are boring as hell
So, I didn't think that you being bored is even an option?
Wow
You're a dick
Well, apparently it's possible for my boring ass to be bored
Hayden
Wanna trade?
I would love me some boring right about now
Or just some quiet time
Or a gun to end it all
I'm not picky at this point
JJ
Oh no, you have to raise your fucking kids that you and your wife had on purpose
I'm so sorry for you, Hayden
Must be rough
Hayden
Spare me with the sarcasm, dude
I know how it sounds
But both Jade and Ruby are sick
And very whiny about it
And Arthur is basically non-stop babbling on about his special interests
Which I would normally love, but right now I'd just prefer if everyone shuts up
I'm hiding in the bathroom as we speak
JJ
Father of the year over here
Hayden
Leave me alone 😭
And Shane, if you're so bored
Why don't you just text Lily?
I'm sure she can distract you
What?
Who's Lily?
I don't know a Lily
Hayden
Come on, man
Not this again
JJ
That tactic doesn't work on us anymore, Capitaine
We know that you have a girlfriend
Or something like that
(We don't judge)
((...Maybe we judge a little))
(((It's been at least 5 years since you started texting her)))
((((Make it official finally... God.))))
Named Lily
I don't appreciate the passive aggressiveness in your messages, JJ.
Hayden
Not denying her existence anymore, eh?
Shut up Hayden
Don't you have kids to neglect?
Hayden
Wow wtf??
Rude
I guess, I should go check on them, then
Betrayals really always come from the ones closest to you...
Can't have my childless best friend judge me for needing a brief moment of peace and quiet
JJ
That's not the comeback you think it is
But well, anyway
Shane, mon ami
Just text her
... Fine
You two are useless anyway
Hayden
Damn, you're mean when you're bored
😗
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Lily 🌷🩷
I'm bored
And don't even dare say something like "But you are so boring, how can you be bored?? Is like water complaining it is wet."
Entertain me
ah hello
bratty hollander
who suddenly has become a mind reader it seems?
No mind reading necessary
I've heard it before, almost word for word
From Hayden and JJ, as well as you
I know you pretty well at this point
ah yes, you know me so well...
but you are friends with rude people
you should cut them off
Considering you wanted to say the same thing, I should cut you off too, then?
what
no when i say it, is funny
silly hollander
i am so much better than horrible metros players
and you would miss my dick
do not even try to deny it 😏
because you cannot 😏
Anyway
oh i see 😏
I'm still waiting for the entertainment I've requested
demanded*
Same thing
brat ❤️
🖕🏼
but you are my brat 😘
facetime then?
No, I can't
My mom's monitoring my phone use and would probably get suspicious if my allowed screen time goes up by 10 minutes
10 minutes?
are we in a rush today?
would take at least 40 minutes
i have not seen your pretty face in so LONG
It's not even been a week since we've last facetimed
like i said
LONG time
too long
WAY too long
Right, well...
Same point still applies
And there's also still the "No unnecessary exercise & stimulation" rule
I guess phone sex falls under both of those terms in a way
Unfortunately
hmm fine
very sad
would have loved to see your beautiful orgasm face
but i understand
cannot have it all 💔
I'm upset about it too, if that helps you
it does a little 😔
but i already have a brilliant idea to help with your boredom
Oh yeah?
What's your idea?
Hello?
...
Ilya?
Don't fucking leave me on read
Asshole
Read 8:10 PM
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Boston's Darlings 💋
Dani
🗣️ Ladies!!!
🗣️ Roll Call!!!
Mel
Present!!
Emma
AM FUCKING HERE!!!
Stella
Hi everyone!
I'm also here :))
Emma
Always so polite
Stella
Well, at least one of us should have manners 😘
Emma
BOOOOOO
Boring Canadian 🙄
Stella
You just proved my point, good job Em ❤️
Emma
Fuck you Stella
Taylor
I'm just going to ignore their antics
I'M ALSO HERE!!
Mel
What do you need us for, Dani?
Seems urgent
Did we forget to plan something??
Dani
Nope, everything's still on track so far
But I have some INSANE news
You're going to lose your minds, I tell ya
Emma
Enough with the foreplay, Hammersmith
What's up??? 👀👀
Dani
You probably won't believe me
But I just secured the number of Rozzy's INFAMOUS-
Drum roll please
Emma
Fucking hell
The way you're teasing right now really teaches us A LOT about your sex life
I hope you're aware of that
Stella
Girl 😭
Taylor
Well
She's not lying
Dani
I'm still waiting for the drum rolls over here
But I mean, if you don't want to know
That's fine, too
Emma
See???
She's not even denying it anymore
Mel
Wanted to say that someone should save Brad
But I'll just assume that he's exactly where he wants to be
But okay, here you go
🥁🥁🥁🥁
Taylor
🥁🥁🥁🥁
Stella
🥁🥁🥁🥁
Emma
This is so fucking dumb
Whatever, I'll play along
🥁🥁🥁🥁
Dani
I just secured the number of Rozzy's INFAMOUS-
🥁🥁🥁🥁
JANE!!!! 🎉🎉🎉
He gave me her number to add her to this chat
Mel
NO FUCKING WAY
Stella
What???
Are they finally official??
Dani
He didn't say, but I guess so???
Stella
Wow, I never thought I'd see the day
Taylor
That's so exciting!!
But I'm a little worried
Dani
Why?
Taylor
Emma's been too quiet
Emma
Okay damn
I guess, I'm into edging now
The payoff was so fucking worth it
I feel great
Taylor
Oh nevermind.
There she is
Being an absolute freak, as always
Okay
Emma
Are you kink shaming me in my safe space?
Unbelievable
I really thought you're better than this, Taylor...
Dani
My God, please behave 😭
Roz said that Jane's pretty shy and we can't have her run away as soon as I add her
Be cool for once in your life, Em 😭
Emma
Dani
My darling
Sweetheart
Light of Brad Hammersmith's life
This infamous Jane is fucking Roz
For a few years now, from what I've heard
And I've seen pics of Roz's back after he spent a weekend with her
She's probably a bigger freak than him
And therefore also a bigger freak than me, too
Stella
I'm not sure if that's possible
Dani
Sure, whatever you say, Em
But please be nice
And this time, I mean all you
I'll add her now
Daniela Hammersmith added Jane (Rozanov) to the chat.
Dani
Welcome Jane!!
We're so excited to finally have you in the chat!!
Hello??
Sorry, but what's this??
And why am I here??
Dani
The Boston Raiders WAGs group chat!
Roz gave me your number to add you
Oh, for fucks sake
I'm going to kill him
Emma
Aggressive
I like it 😏
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Lily 🌷🩷
Adding me to the Boston WAGs group chat??
REALLY???
THAT'S your brilliant idea???
yes of course
you demand entertainment while you are injured
and they are very entertaining
you can text them even when i am not available
sounded like a good idea to me
It's an absolute fucking insane idea
Plus, I'm not a WAG??
technically you are
No, I'm really not??
We're not even officially together yet
"yet"? 👀👀
... Shut up
The problem with me being in the WAGs chat is that I'm neither a wife or a girlfriend
Or a woman for that matter
i agree, wag is not the most inclusive term
but should work for now, no?
Did you miss the part where I said that I shouldn't be in the chat because we're not even together, or??
they do not have to know that
You want me to lie to them?
you are not lying
just bending the truth a bit
little white lie
no big deal
and about the "not official YET" part
marley's ex girlfriend is also still in the chat
soooooo
Oh.
and you need more lady friends
so you never have to talk to rose landry again
You'll never let this go, will you?
of course not
Right...
Okay fine
I'll stay in the chat
But don't get mad when I share all of your dirty secrets 😗
what??
jane????
get back here??
hollander???
SHANE????
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Boston's Darlings 💋
Dani
Jane?
I'm so sorry for just adding you out of the blue
I really thought that Roz would've talked to you about it...
Emma
RIP Rozzy
There goes the Cup this year 😔
You wouldn't have won it this year anyway
Emma
OK BITCH WHATEVER 😭
Taylor
Coming in with a chirp?
That's Roz's girl, alright
Not his girl
Not officially, at least
And I'm sorry for my first impression
I didn't know that Ilya's plan to fix my boredom would include me being added here
Emma
So, we're just a means to an end for you, Jane?? 😔
Your personal Jesters??
Is that all we are to you??
What?
No!!
Oh my God, I'm so sorry
I didn't notice how rude my message sounds
It's just...
He said that he had an idea and fucking left me on read for like 10 minutes
And this is what he came up with???
No offense to any of you, of course
I'm sure you're all lovely
But it's really not what I expected to happen today
Or ever, really
I'm sorry
Emma
OMG please calm down
I was just joking 😭
You're all good, I swear
Oh
Okay
I'm sorry
Emma
And please stop apologizing so much
...
Emma
Don't say it
I really want to say it again
Emma
God, you're just like Stella...
Are you Canadian by chance?
Yeah?
I thought you knew that already?
I'm from Montreal
Emma
WAIT PAUSE
ARE YOU MONTREAL JANE???
Yeah?????
Again, I thought you already knew that...
Emma
I may have failed to connect the dots there
Stella
OMG I'm from Montreal, too!!
I'm finally not the only Canadian in here anymore
It was horrible in here all alone 😔
I can imagine
You've been so brave, sticking up with all these Americans on your own until now
But don't worry, I guess I'm here to stay
For a while at least
Dani
Hell no, girl
You're staying forever
You managed to lock down Ilya fucking Rozanov
You're a legend
I mean, we're not officially together
So there's really no need for unnecessary titles
Emma
Definitely not unnecessary
You're a goddess walking among us lesser women
Locking down that absolute whore of a man
I'm feeling like a broken record already
But we're NOT officially together
I didn't lock him down or anything
So saying all of this really isn't necessary
Mel
You're maybe not officially a girlfriend yet, but this is probably the most serious I've ever seen Roz about a girl
Out of all of us here in the group chat, I know him the longest and the best too, probably
Since he's Cliff's best friend
Whenever I hear him talk about you, he gets super romantic
He'll of course deny it, but I even saw him blush 🤭
Emma
But "Russian's do not blush", of course
Mel
Of course
He's basically over the moon
Head over heels in love with you
Love?????
Let's not get ahead of ourselves...
We only just agreed to become more exclusive a few months ago
There doesn't need to be any talk of love
Emma
So, let me get this right...
You're not officially together, but you're exclusive with each other?
Basically, yeah
Emma
Girl what the fuck??
What??
Those are two very different labels??
It's very complicated, okay???
Dani
And that's completely fair
I don't expect a relationship, or whatever you two have, is simple when it comes to Roz
It does make me happy to hear that you two are back to talking again, though
Stella
True, I'm happy to hear it too
Roz was doing horrible the past few months
Taylor
Craig still complains that everything hurts
And he probably won't ever stop bitching about it
Yeah, sorry about that
That was completely on me
I'd rather not expand on that, though
If that's okay
Was a really messy time of our lives that we're still working through
Dani
Of course!
Never feel pressured to tell us anything, please
We'll always be here to listen and not judge
And whatever you should tell us will also never leave the chat
WAG secrecy and all that
Okay
Thank you
So, I know we got a little distracted, but I really need some names here
To save your numbers
And I also have no fucking clue who "Craig" is
Taylor
LMAO
Right, we completely skipped the introductions
Sorry! 😭😂
I'm Taylor! Craig Connors' girlfriend :)
Dani
I'm Daniela, Brad Hammersmith's wife
But I just go by Dani in here :)
Emma
I'm Emma Carmichael, Ryan's wife :)
Stella
Je m'appelle Estelle! But you can call me Stella ✨
And I'm Victor St-Simon's girlfriend
(Hopefully Fiancée soon 🤫)
Dani
Hell yeah!!! Get that ring girl!! 😚😚
Mel
And I'm Melanie or Mel, Cliff Marleau's ex-girlfriend
Dani
In case you're wondering why Mel's still here, despite being broken up with her player
The boys kept Cliff and we girls kept Mel in the breakup
Simple as that
Oh yeah, Ilya mentioned that she's still in the chat. That makes sense
Dani
If you want to share anything about yourself, go right ahead
No pressure, though ❤️
I mean, there isn't really much to share, I think
I've been told that I'm quite boring
Emma
But apparently Roz loooooves boring
Likes*
But sure
He's the one to call me boring most often
I can tell you that I'm from Montreal
And that I work in the sports industry, that's how I met Ilya
But I'm currently not working for medical reasons
Emma
HOLY SHIT WAIT
You're not pregnant, are you???
Mel
EMMA???
You can't just ask her that???
Dani
We're so sorry about her, Jane
No, it's fine. Don't worry!
I'm not pregnant
I had an accident a few weeks ago, so I can't go to work for a while
I'm fine, though!!
Or at least getting there
Dani
OMG!!
Glad to hear that you're fine, though!!
But I still hope that you'll feel better soon ❤️
Thank you :)
Taylor
Is that why you need someone to cure your boredom?
Yes please
My parents don't let me do anything
I'm surprised that my mom hasn't said anything about my screen time yet
And Ilya offered to facetime
But I'm not really supposed to have any too intense stimulation, because of my head injury
If you catch my drift
Emma
Of course 😏
So yeah, need to get entertainment from somewhere else
That sounded rude again, didn't it?
I'm sorry
Stella
Jane
Sweetie
You're all good
And you really apologize too much
Mel
Which means A LOT coming from Stella
Stella
From one Canadian girlie who apologizes too much to the other, you're good here ❤️
Okay
Thanks
I'm just not used to any of this
And I also have to be careful that my parents don't see that I'm in this chat
Would be really fucking hard to explain
Stella
Do they not know about you and Roz?
God no
Taylor
Why not?
They both absolutely hate him
And I'm supposed to hate him, too
Family solidarity, you know
Or something like that
Mel
But you don't hate him?
No
I don't think I ever did, actually
Even when it would've made sense
Emma
Okay damn, Juliet
My name is Jane?
Not Juliet?
Emma
Oh, you sweet summer child
My birthday is in spring?
I'm very confused
Does Ilya talk about another girl called Juliet?
Dani
No, sweetie 😭
Emma
You saying that your family hates him and that you should hate him too because of it, reminded me of Romeo and Juliet 😭
You know?
The Shakespeare play?
Oh.
I feel very dumb now
I should've gotten that reference...
Sorry about that
Taylor
You're all good, I also don't understand Emma's references most of the time
Stella
And again
You're apologizing too much
Right...
I won't say it again
Even though I kinda want to
Dani
You're actually so cute
I don't know what exactly I expected Roz's (not) girl to be like, but it sure wasn't like this
Is that a good or bad thing?
I can't really tell
Dani
Oh, don't worry!! Definitely a good thing :)
You're really sweet!! :)
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Lily 🌷🩷
sooooooo 👀
how are you liking the wags so far?
Can't talk
I'm busy with my new friends
you have replaced me already??
and wasting all of your precious limited screen time to talk to my teammates wives and girlfriends??
Of course
That was part of the plan, wasn't it?
NO
Missed call from Lily 🌷🩷
Missed call from Lily 🌷🩷
Missed call from Lily 🌷🩷
Missed call from Lily 🌷🩷
hollander pick up your phone
you are not replacing me
Geez, relax
I was just joking
you are having a good time, then?
I mean, I guess?
I feel like I'm especially slow at picking up references lately
But aside from that it's been nice
good
if they stop being nice, tell me immediately
i will kick their partners asses for you
Don't really know how that would be helpful, but thanks?
I'll keep it in mind, I guess?
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Boston's Darlings 💋
Dani
Alright Jane
How do we best provide you with entertainment?
I haven't really thought about that, if I'm honest
I just know that both my whatever the fuck Ilya is and my two best friends weren't helpful at all
Emma
Seems like our darling Jane has some high expectations and standards
Not really, though?
My best friends told me to text Ilya
And Ilya had me added to the WAGs group chat
They probably just don't want to deal with me lol
Taylor
Baby, that's not really a "lol" statement 😭
What?
Oh
Huh, I guess it isn't
Emma
I can kick Roz's ass for you, if you want
That's really not necessary
Ilya said that he thought adding me here would help me to finally find some more friends
So, what do you guys normally do to waste some time in a fun way?
Girls* sorry autocorrect
Dani
It depends really
Most of the time we just use this space to complain about our men
Emma
Or talk about sex with our men 😏
My favorite topic 😏
Emma, I really didn't want to say anything before
But is your husband aware that he's married to the female version of Ilya?
And should I be worried about him potentially having a crush on my not-boyfriend?
Emma
BITCH WTF 😭😂
Also, "my not-boyfriend" fuck right off 😭😂
🤷🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️
Taylor
Jane, you're actually so right
It really is like this chat got infiltrated by a stinky hockey player 😭
Mel
The horror 🤢
I mean, Emma's not a player
And there are generally no players here
So, All's good?
Sorry for making that comparison lol
Dani
You spoke your truth and we respect it 🙂↕️
But to get back on topic, we could also play something here in the chat?
Could be entertaining, right?
Like what?
Emma
NEVER HAVE I EVER????
We haven't played that in SO long and I need to know all dirty details of Jane and Roz's sex life
Please
Please
Please
Please
Please
Please
Please
Please
Please
Please
Stella
Jane
Please say yes
Or this will continue forever
I mean, okay?
I've never played the game, though
How does it work?
What are the rules?
Mel
Usually it's a drinking game at parties
And there isn't really that many rules
Someone asks a "Never have I ever" question and you simply say if you have or haven't done it
Okay
But how do I win?
Dani
I guess, you'll win if you manage to outfreak Emma
Could be a good measurement
Emma
HEY
Okay, I can work with that
Let's do it
Mel
Jane secret freak confirmed??
👀
Emma
Told ya, she's a freak 😏
Stella
ALRIGHT
Let's start with something simple:
Never have I ever used someone else's toothbrush
Taylor
Have
Dani
Nope
Haven't
Emma
Definitely, yeah
Stella
I have, too
Accidentally 😭
EW WTF
NO
Dani
Now that's a strong reaction 😭
Do you even know how much bacteria is found in your mouth??
I don't want anyone else's bacteria in my mouth, fucking sue me
I may suck Ilya's dick regularly but I would NEVER use his toothbrush
I draw the line somewhere
Fucking disgusting
Emma
"Regularly" is a crazy thing to add to that sentence
But I respect it 👀
Taylor
Alright, sore topic it seems 😂
Let's move on, something a little more spicy, maybe?
Never have I ever called my current partner (or whatever Roz is to you, Jane) by my ex's name
Stella
Haven't
Mainly because Vic is the first partner I've been with
Dani
I haven't either
Emma
Me either
Ryan is much easier to moan than Percival, after all
Dani
Still can't believe you dated someone called Percival
Emma
Me either, girl
Me fucking either
Mel
I haven't either
My name isn't Ross Geller
Taylor
💀💀💀
Is this the first time we all haven't done something? 👀
Because I haven't either
Dani
Could be 👀
Mel
Though, our dear Jane has been awfully quiet 👀
Okay Listen
Emma
Jane you DOG 👀
I haven't called Ilya by the wrong name
But I have done it before, in general
Dani
👀
Taylor
👀
Stella
👀
Emma
👀
Mel
👀
I kinda said that I wouldn't talk about it
But fuck it, I guess
It happened in December last year
Emma
You do know that you have to tell us EVERYTHING now, right?
Dani
(Only if you feel totally comfortable, of course)
There isn't much to say about it actually
Ilya and I were no-contact for like 2 months last year, as you maybe know
Judging by the way Ilya tortured your men during that time
Again, very sorry about that
And well, I started seeing someone who has a very similar name to Ilya in a way
I got a little confused by everything that was going on in my life for a moment
And called her by the wrong name during sex
Emma
Wait-
"Her"?
Yeah?
Wait
Oh shit
I shouldn't have said that
Forget I said anything, please
Emma
Noooo, it's all good!
We're all super supportive of queer people ❤️
Like any decent human being should be, if you ask me
Dani
^
Mel
^^
Stella
^^^
Taylor
^^^^
Emma
I was just a little surprised, that's all
Oh okay
Great
Good to know
But now, I don't know what's worse
Accidentally calling my ex-girlfriend by Ilya's name during sex or the fact that I just told you all that 💀
Emma
Nothing embarrassing about it
We love us a Bi-Baddie 😚
I'm not Bi, though
Sorry to disappoint
I'm for the male population only
Emma
You mean, for Roz only 😏
You know what?
Sure
Emma
👀👀👀
I should've realized that about myself much sooner, if I'm honest
Apparently I suck at having sex with women so much, that she explicitly asked me if I'm only into men at our next date
Great conversation
Totally not embarrassing at all
Mel
Good for you for figuring yourself out, though!!
Everyone needs to make some "mistakes" to eventually get to their happily ever after
Hmm
I haven't looked at it this way, but I guess you're right
Thank you Mel :)
Mel
❤️
Dani
We love you so much already, Jane
And nothing will change that ❤️
I'll do the next one!!
Never have I ever had sex under while drunk
Mel
Definitely have, but I'm not proud of it
The first time I slept with Cliff, too 💀
So romantic...
Emma
Girl, same though
I mean, not with Cliff lol
The first time Ryan and I had sex we were both so shitfaced that we didn't even recognize each other the next morning 🧍🏻♀️
Stella
Your love story is so inspirational ❤️
Emma
At least I'm married
And not waiting to be proposed to for the past 3 years
Stella
So rude, but I can't even be mad at it
Because it's true 😭
Anyway
I haven't had sex while drunk
I just instantly fall asleep when I reach a certain level of drunk
Taylor
I don't drink, so I haven't
I don't really drink either
And whenever I did drink, I haven't really thought of having sex, to be honest
I did however wanted to jump Ilya whilst high as a kite on painkillers
When I was in the hospital after my accident
If that counts
Taylor
As one does
Emma
Definitely counts 👀👀
I don't understand why Roz calls you boring all the time
You're SO fun
Like, you didn't need to tell us any of that
But you did anyway
And I appreciate you so much for that
Well, you guys are the first people I can really talk to about all of this
Girls**
My "relationship" with Ilya, I mean
My best friends probably don't really care
I mean, they'd probably love to hear about it, but start hating it once I mention Ilya's name
They hate him, too
Dani
Not to sounds preachy
But it really sounds like you need better friends
Friends who'd at least give your not-boyfriend a chance when they meet him
And ignore their prejudices towards him
I make them sound worse than they are
They're great friends to me
But they're also dumb hockey guys
So yeah
Emma
You're best friends with 2 hockey players??
Yeah?
Taylor
What's Ilya's stance on this?
I mean, they're really just my friends
Nothing more
I don't even want to imagine anything else with them
Because EWWW, respectfully
Or disrespectfully, actually
Neither of them is my type
And like, one of them is a notorious serial dater, who can't keep a girlfriend for longer than a week, and the other is married with 3 kids and another one on the way
Mel
Ah yes, the perfect example of the duality of man
And Ilya doesn't have to care that I'm friends with them or worry about anything
Because he knows that I only have eyes for him
Dani
AWWWW 🥰🥰
Taylor
Jane!!!
That was so cute!!!
Emma
WHIPPED 🫵🏾
Mel
Man, I feel so fucking single right now
Emma
Could be because you are, in fact, single
Mel
Fuck you Emma
Emma
No thanks, I have my husband for that 😘
Anyway
MY TURN 😍
Dani
I'm scared...
Emma
Never have I ever have I ridden my man like a horse 😛
Dani
Oh!
That's surprisingly more calm than I've expected
Really???
Stella
Em has absolutely no filter
So, yes. This is very tame for her
Emma
Don't want to scare our new girl away
Stella
Well then 😀
At the risk of sounding very boring, I haven't
Dani
I haven't either 😔
Taylor
Me either
But not for a lack of trying
Mel
I have once, but surprisingly didn't really like it
And like, he's the man. He can put in the work
Emma
Jane, don't leave me alone with these boring bitches
Please tell you have
You don't have to worry, Em
I got you
Emma
OH????? 👀
REALLY???? 👀
All I can say is 🤠🤠🤠
Emma
HELL YEAH
THAT'S MY GIRL 🤠🤠🤠
Mel
Of course Fem-Roz and Roz's (not) girl bond over that 😂
This is actually so much fun
I'm actually a little sad that I didn't let Ilya add me before today
Dani
You're such a darling!!
An unhinged darling, but a darling nonetheless
We're very happy to have you too!! ❤️
Taylor
Does that mean, we've successfully entertained you?
Absolutely
You have done very well, my dear jesters
Haven't had this much fun in a long time
Mel
Aw yay!!!
Okay, I guess it's my turn now 👀
Newbies always go last, sorry Jane
Okay
Never have I ever used a fake name to hide my true identity
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Lily 🌷🩷
FUCK
hollander?
what is wrong?
Missed call from Lily 🌷🩷
Missed call from Lily 🌷🩷
Missed call from Lily 🌷🩷
Missed call from Lily 🌷🩷
shane??
are you ok???
Sorry, fuck
Yes, I'm fine
Just needed to freak out real quick
freak out why?
did something happen with the wags?
No
Maybe?
I don't fucking know
I'm probably just overreacting
what is going on in the wags chat right now?
Can't tell you
WAGs chat secrecy pact
shane
We're playing Never Have I Ever
spicy 👀
And Mel's question was whether anyone in the group has ever used a fake name to hide their identity
oh
that is very on the nose, yes?
Yeah
And now I don't know what I'm supposed to say
say no
you can lie
is ok
I don't want to lie
More than I technically already do
then tell them yes?
But what if they ask questions about it?
you tell them is private and none of the business
That seems rude, though
what are the others answering?
That they've never done it
not even in the club to make gross men go away?
wow
frankly, i am surprised
That's all you're taking away from this???
What am I supposed to do???
Help me
... Please
i can only repeat what i have already said
either you lie or you tell them the truth
ignoring them would be more weird than anything you could say in this situation
Okay...
Let's hope they don't end up hating me
no one could ever hate you and really mean it
you will be fine ❤️
and you can really tell them the full truth if you want
i am planning to tell my team that i am bi soon
do whatever you think is best for you
fine with me either way
You're sure?
yes
very sure
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Boston's Darlings 💋
Emma
Jane suddenly got very quiet again 👀
That's usually a sign that she'll say something very unhinged
And I'm so ready for that 👀
Dani
Em, don't pressure her into saying anything please
It's fine if she doesn't want to tell us
Hi, yes sorry for the radio silence again
Had to talk to my mom
She wants me off my phone because I reached my screen time limit
Mel
You're all good! :)
You should really get some rest, dear ❤️
Emma
Yes, please rest
But first I need an answer 👀
So? 👀
I mean, I have used a fake name before
To get some guy off my ass, I guess
Like
In a Club, you know?
I'm actually surprised that neither of you have done that before haha
Dani
Hmm
I guess I never really saw the need for it before
But that definitely makes sense
Taylor
I'm not really a "going to the club" person, so I never had to do that either
No judgment of course
Men can be so gross 🤢
Yeah haha
I don't really go clubbing either, but I like to protect my privacy
I mean, I bought an entire apartment building for me and Ilya to privately hook up in
Emma
SHE'S A FREAK
I KNEW IT 😏
A fucking rich freak, too
Love to hear it 😏
You haven't even heard half of it
Can't reveal all my cards at once though, so you have an excuse to keep me around, I guess
But anyway, I really have to go now
My mom's about to rip my phone out of my hands lol
I'll talk to you another time
And thank you for keeping me entertained, I appreciate it ❤️
Mel
Was lovely to meet you, Jane ❤️❤️
Emma
So thrilled that I finally found my match 😍
See ya Jane ❤️
Dani
Bye bye, Girlie ❤️
Taylor
Bye Jane ❤️
Rest well!!!
Stella
Au revior, chérie ❤️
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Lily 🌷🩷
so?
did you tell them?
Nope
I chickened out the last second and used the Club thing you said to lie
And that my mom's angry with me for still being on my phone
and that is totally fine, too
maybe you will tell them the truth one day
maybe you will not
but whatever you decide to do
it is your choice
You're surprisingly supportive about all of this
I fully expected you to laugh at me for freaking out
did not feel appropriate to laugh
Because that usually stops you?
maybe not before
but it does now
do not want to ruin us by being stupid
There's an "Us" now?
would be nice, no?
Yes, it would be
Mainly because Roz's (not) girl sounds stupid as hell
but is not lie either way
you are not my girl
you are my pretty boy with gorgeous freckles and slutty glasses 😛
They aren't slutty
to you they maybe are not
but to me they are 😛😛😛
You're ridiculous...
Facetime?
Incoming call from Lily 🌷🩷
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Chapter End Notes
shane hollander 🤝 "??????"
absolute dream team
as a second chapter technically isn't planned, i'll mark this as a finished fic.
i have some ideas, but i don't want to get any hopes up, in case i don't end up writing it lollet me know if you're interested in another chapter, though? maybe i'll get to it :)
Chapter 2
Chapter Notes
well hello there everyone :))))
thank you for the incredible response on this fic!!! i was absolutely blown away by how many people loved it and also by how many of you were asking for another chapter.
SO HERE IT IS!! and even better yet. there will be another one after this!!
I realized that i have waaaaayyy too much planned to fit everything into this second chapter, so i found a good point to stop and cut it off, to write the "conclusion" (if you can call it that) in chapter 3 :))
but honestly, i'm not mad about it. i love these girlies and their dynamic with shane so much!!there will be some more time jumps in this chapter, because there is a bunch of stuff to cover before we can get to the cottage (they'll go there in chapter 3)
so, there's a lot going on in this onei hope you enjoy and let me know your thoughts in the comments! thank you <33
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Boston's Darlings 💋
Mel
Hey Girls
I know it's the middle of the fucking night
But is anyone awake?
Emma
HERE!!
I'm also awake
Emma
Our dear Jane awake past 10 pm??
What has the world come to...
Shut up, Em
Facetime with Ilya went a little longer than planned
I'm sure you understand
Emma
Oh 😏
Of course 😏
Get it girlie 😏
You're impossible...
Sorry about that, Mel
What's up?
Why are you awake?
Mel
I may be freaking out a little
My mom had to drive me to the ER
Holy fuck
Are you okay??
Emma
What happened??
Mel
Yeah, I'm fine...
I mean, I guess so?
I woke up with these super intense stomach cramps earlier that came out of fucking nowhere
I tried painkillers, but they didn't really help
So, when it became too unbearable, I called my mom, who immediately came by and drove me to the hospital
Judging by the fact that you're awake and not in surgery right now, I'll assume the pains weren't related to you appendix?
That's where my brain went immediately
Mel
Yeah, no
They thought that too at first
But it's not that
And honestly, thank God for that
Emma
What is it then?
Mel
I'm fucking pregnant
And the pains were preterm contractions or something like that, I actually don't really know
The baby (????????) and I are fine
But I mentally checked out after I was told that I'm pregnant
Emma
Holy shit
WHAT???
You're pregnant???
Why didn't you tell us??
Mel
Oh you know, I wanted to surprise you and all that. Thought it could be fun?
Or maybe I didn't tell you, because I didn't fucking know until now???
What do you fucking think Emma???
Be so fucking for real right now
Emma
Right...
I'm sorry
This is so much information to get at 3 in the morning
Mel
Imagine how I feel right now
So uh...
Should we say congratulations or offer you condolences?
I don't know what's more appropriate right now
Mel
Let's actually go with neither for now
At least, until I finally wrap my head around this...
Alright. That's totally understandable
How far along are you?
Do you know?
Mel
Apparently 34 weeks already????
Oh wow
That's like halfway through the third trimester then?
If my math's not completely off
Mel
Yeah, that's right
So probably very appropriate for me to freak the fuck out
Emma
WAIT
PAUSE
34 WEEKS???
THRITY
FOUR
WEEKS
????
Mel
Yes
Emma
I literally saw you yesterday???
Your stomach is flat as a fucking board???
How the fuck is there a baby the size of a fucking pineapple inside of you right now???
I've been doing some research on pregnancies lately, since my best friend is having another child soon
And apparently cryptic pregnancies are a thing?
Could be something like that?
Mel
Yeah, that's what the doctor said
My body ignored all symptoms of pregnancy, because my brain denied it as an option
So I'm not showing yet
But that will probably drastically change within the next few days. Now that my brain also knows about it...
Emma
Hmm
Yeah, sure but still
That's fucking INSANE
Mel
Fucking tell me about it
The baby's not even my biggest issue, if I'm honest
Because now, after the initial shock, I'm actually kinda excited?
I think???
Could also just be the adrenaline, who knows
And also like, how the fuck do I tell my ex-boyfriend that I'm having his fucking baby???
Are you sure it's Marleau's baby?
Mel
Has to be
Math checks out, at least
I haven't slept with anyone since we broke up
Emma made fun of me for it, because apparently he did
But I don't know
I was just too sad to even think about sex
I'm so sorry...
Mel
And while I'm already being a whiny bitch on main
I want my Cliff back
I miss him so fucking much
And I'm just not just saying all that because I'm having his fucking baby
Emma
Fuck, I feel really bad for joking about you being single all the time now...
I'm so sorry, Girl 😭❤️
Mel
No, it's fine. I didn't want you all to know how I really felt about the breakup.
I laughed about it in the moment
And I get that I'm being pathetic about all of this
But right now, I'm just so sad
Could also be because of hormones
I don't know 😭
You're not pathetic...
May I ask why you and Marleau broke up?
Mel
There wasn't really a reason for it
No arguments, fights or anything like that
We just grew apart, I think
At least that's what it felt like in the moment
But honestly, we both just kinda gave up?
It's hard to explain...
And you want him back?
Mel
Yes
So fucking much...
Okay
I'll see what I can do
Mel
What do you mean?
Don't worry about it
But keep an eye on your phone
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Lily 🌷🩷
ILYA
WAKE UP
oh hello 😏
is my needy jane ready for another round already?
do not have to ask me twice
let me wake marley so i can kick him out again
I'm not texting you because of that
I actually need to talk to Marleau
what.
why??
what do you want with my best friend now??
Talk to him
Like I said
It's really important
🤨
ok fine
i will wake him
And then give him your phone
Hurry up
yes yes
you little brat
one second
Hello?
Marleau?
Yup
So you're the infamous Montreal Jane, huh?
What an honour
I've heard many things about you 👀
I'm sure you have heard lots about me, but we don't really have time for smalltalk right now
I need to ask you something
Listen
I'm sure we'd all have a great time
But I don't know if Rozzy's too happy about the idea of adding a third
??????
What the actual fuck??
Can you be serious for once in your life??
This really is NOT what I wanted to ask you??
Calm down 😂
I'm just messing with you 😂
I can see why you and Ilya are best friends...
But anyway
I need to ask you something about Mel
Oh.
How do you know Mel?
I've been in the WAGs group chat for a few weeks already by now
Wow, big step
You and my boy are finally official then?
No, we're not
And my relationship, or not-relationship, is not the important part right now
Stay focused for once, my God.
Right, sorry
So, what about Mel?
Is she okay?
Yeah, she's fine
I don't really know how to best go about all of this
So I'll just ask it straight out
?
Do you still love her?
And please be honest, it's very important
Yes, I do
Really?
I love her so fucking much it hurts
Not to sound pathetic or anything, but I really thought she could be the One
Like THE ONE
The one I'd settle down for
To marry and have kids with one day
You know?
I see...
Why don't you try to get back together with her again?
I don't think she's interested in any form of reconciliation...
She is, though
How do you know?
Did she say something like that?
I can't give you any details
WAGs secrecy and all that, you understand
Just trust me
And call her
She's awake right now and really needs someone to talk to
Okay
I will
Thank you
I'll give the phone back to Rozzy now
He's shooting daggers at me right now lol
Good night, Jane
Night Marleau
Good luck
hello i am back
so what was this about?
you are playing matchmaker now?
Seems like it 🤷🏻♀️
Is he calling Mel?
yes
he went outside to have a private conversation with her
Good
And when he comes back, you have to be a good and supportive best friend
Got it?
bossy
i love it 😏
Rozanov.
yes, of course i will be good best friend
but until then 👀
facetime?? 👀
No
I'm going to sleep
My work here is done
you are so cruel
my beautiful jane
always so mean to me
You'll live
Good night Ilya
barely, i think
but when i die, it happens while i am thinking of you and your beautiful freckles
good night shane ❤️
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Boston's Darlings 💋
Dani
Oh my fucking God
I just woke up and read back all the messages
Mel, are you okay??
Do you need anything?
I can be on your doorstep in 5 minutes
Mel
I'm good
Really good actually
Better than I thought I would be after these news
Taylor
Holy Shit
I go to sleep at a reasonable time for ONCE in my life
And suddenly there's a Raiders' Baby on the horizon??
Glad to hear that you're doing okay, though
All things considered
Mel
Thank you ❤️
Emma
Sooo
Congratulations?
My condolences?
Congratudolences?
What is it?
Mel
Congratulations would be nice actually
Emma
Well then
Congrats on the goblin!! 🎉🎉🎉
Stella
Congratulations, sweetie 🎉
If you should ever need something, don't hesitate to reach out ❤️
Dani
What Stella said! ❤️
Congrats, my Love 🎉
Taylor
Congratulations!! :))
Hi, I'm awake now too
Congratulations Mel, I'm sure you'll be a great mom :) 🎉
Mel
Thank you all so much ❤️
And Jane
Good that you're here, because I need to talk to about something
Yeah? 👀
What's up? 👀
Mel
How the fuck did you do it??
I have my ways 👀
Stella
What did she do?
Nothing bad
At least, I hope that everything went well?
Taylor
Sounds suspicious 🤨
Mel
I don't know how she did it
But she got Cliff to call me last night when I was freaking out
We talked for hours
So, I haven't actually slept yet lol
Before I could even say anything about the Baby, he said that he wants us to try again
Like, get back together
Dani
A matchmaker in our midst??
That was so nice of you, Jane!!
But how did you know that he also felt that way?
I asked him
Taylor
And he just told you the truth?
Yeah!
I texted him through Ilya's phone last night, because I knew they're bunking together
He was surprisingly honest when I asked him if he still has feelings for Mel
Which made it a lot easier
I didn't say anything about the baby, of course
Just that he should call her and that it's important
Happy to see that it worked
Mel
It worked so well. I'm over the fucking moon
Thank you SO much
Maybe one day, Roz will get to call me Lady Marley after all
Dani
Crossing my fingers for you, Girl!! ❤️
Emma
Melanie Marleau
Sounds SO good, if you ask me 🙂↕️
I'm so happy for you, Mel
Seriously
And again, I'm so sorry for making jokes after the break up
That was really uncool of me
Mel
Thank you for apologizing, but it's really not necessary
Love you, Girl
Nothing will change that ❤️
Emma
❤️❤️❤️
Mel
And Jane
If there's ever anything I can do to repay for you this, let me know
I'll do everything in my power to make it happen ❤️
Well, if you're really serious about that offer
You could make sure that Ilya comes to my cottage this summer?
I asked him weeks ago, when I was in the hospital
And he still hasn't given me an answer...
Just "maybe or maybe not, only time will tell"
Fucking asshole.
Taylor
Doesn't he usually go to Russia every summer, though?
Yes, but he's miserable whenever he goes back there
So, I offered him to visit me instead
Fair, I was high on painkillers when I asked him, but still...
Just imagine
Up to 2 weeks with him
Not just a few hours every few months
Uninterrupted and private in a gorgeous cottage by a quiet lake
Without neighbours
Emma
No neighbours, huh? 😏
I know why that's important criteria 😏
So you and Roz get to be as loud as you want, without complaints 😏
You freak 😏
Dani
Emma.
I mean
She's not wrong
Dani
Please stop encouraging this behaviour, Jane...
She'll only get worse...
Emma
You're just jealous that Jane and I are besties now 🙄
Dani
Ah yes, of course.
That has to be it.
We are besties?
Emma
Of course!! 🤩
How could we not be besties???
I've waited so long for someone to match my freak
And now that I have you, I'm never letting you get away 🤩
Sounds like a threat
Emma
If you want to interpret it that way, I don't mind
As long as you'll know that I'm serious either way 👀
And don't worry bestie, we got you ❤️
Mel
Yeah!!
We'll make sure your boy will come to your cottage!! TRUST 😤
❤️
Lily 🌷🩷
did you tell the wags about your summer plans?
I did
and that you invited me?
Yup, sure did
Why?
they are trying to convince me to come to your cottage
are basically not leaving me alone
emma even followed me to the bathroom
said that i cannot "avoid her forever"
and that i "will give in"
What can I say?
They're good friends
Who only have my best interest in mind
OUR best interest, even
they are being noisy
sticking their noses into business that has nothing to do with them
Well that could be, because I made it their business?
I asked them to talk to you
To try and convince you
As a favor for getting Marleau and Mel back together
why did you ask them to do that?
Because I really want you to come
I think it could be really nice
Just us for a while
No need to hide
Doesn't that sound nice to you, too?
it does sound nice
in theory
'In theory'?
yes
but it would only make things more complicated
That doesn't have to be the case
And like, we won't know if we don't try?
Ilya?
I would be really happy if you come
And "come" 😉
Okay wow, I really thought that would make you answer again
Well, whatever...
Just think about it
Please
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Boston's Darlings 💋
Dani
My God, Jane
Your not-boyfriend sure is a piece of work...
Emma
A stubborn fucking bastard
That's what he is
Dani
I didn't want to say it like that
Taylor
It's the truth, though
For once I'm agreeing with Emma
Stella
Never thought this day would come, but I agree with Emma, too
I'm quite irritated by his stubbornness
Mel
I even threatened him that he won't be the Godfather of our baby if he doesn't go to your cottage
But that didn't work either
Sorry girl, we really tried everything 😔
Oh, that's okay
Thank you all for trying, though
I appreciate the effort, even if it remained unsuccessful
I also tried again, but he just left me on read
Dani
You okay, darling?
Eh...
I guess so
I didn't expect him to change his mind
No matter how much I would've loved it
Liked it*
Mel
I just don't understand why he's so against the idea in the first place
I don't understand either
He's giving me such mixed signals lately
Some days he's excited to be with me
And talks about actually getting together and all that
Like officially
But then at the same time, he doesn't want to come to my cottage and spend a few weeks of the offseason with me?
I'm thinking if he would actually want to end it before it gets more complicated, he should just get it over with
And not lead me on like that, you know?
Taylor
God...
Men are really doing everything in their power to constantly piss me off
Mel
Girl, I doubt that he would actually end things
There must be more to this
Because he's OBSESSED with you
Basically doesn't shut up about you
It makes absolutely no sense that he doesn't want to spend the summer with you??
Emma
As Rozzy's long lost twin (in spirit) I can say that I don't understand either
But maybe he'll come to his senses
Yeah, maybe...
I'll try to not get my hopes up, though
Gotta stay realistic...
Dani
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Boston's Darlings 💋
Emma
So, Stella
Wanna talk about it?
Stella
Shut your mouth, Emma
No, I don't want to talk about it 😭
What's going on?
Emma
What?
You don't know?
YOU?
MONTREAL Jane?
Don't know what just happened?
Oh
I see
Fuck you Emma
Emma
😘😘
Love you too!!!
Dani
I'm still a little lost here
What happened exactly?
Emma
The Montreal Metros
AKA Stella's favourite team
Didn't make it to playoffs
They lost SPECTACULARLY to fuckass Ottawa out of all teams
And are therefore out for the season
Yeah, sure
Just pour more salt into the wound
Feels great
So fucking great
Taylor
Don't tell me you're a Montreal fan too...
Of course I am??
How's that even a question??
I'm from Montreal??
And actually, you know what?
While we're already at it
FUCK BOSTON!!!!
Stella
I don't like cussing, but I'll make an exception for this very important chant
FUCK BOSTON!!!!!
YOU SUCK!!!!
Mel
Great, we have two of those now
Enemies among us
Unbelievable...
Taylor
Wait Stella
I thought you only liked the Metros because of family bias
Family bias?
What do you mean?
Dani
Stella's cousin plays for the Metros
Oh nice
That's so cool
Who?
Emma
Their very own #16
The (shitty) defenseman JJ Boiziau!
Oh
Cool
I didn't know that
Stella
Hey!!
He's not a bad player!!
He's second best on the team!!
After Shane Hollander, of course
Emma
Of course
Stella
And for the record, I'm not just a Metros fan because of JJ
Or because I'm originally from Montreal
I just think they're a great team
Mel
And let's be honest here
You also think Shane Hollander is hot
Really?
Stella
Of course I think he's hot
I have eyes?
Dani
Don't tell me you're still not over your little crush on him
Emma
Let's be so for real
That wasn't a "little crush"
She had a fullblown obsession with the guy
Stella
Don't make me sound like a creep in front of Jane 😭😭
You're so mean, Emma 😭😭
Emma
I can be even meaner 😈
Stella
Please don't 😭
Emma
Jane, did you know that our dear Stella tried to flirt with Hollander a few years ago?
Before she got with Vic
And Hollander completely ignored her advances?
Oh wow
Really?
Emma
AND him snubbing her is actually the only reason that she got together with Vic in the first place 🤣
Stella
It's really not that funny 😭
Taylor
It's a little funny 😬
Dani
I also found it a little funny 😬
Sorry, darling
Mel
I would be lying if I said that I wasn't laughing when you first told us that story 😬
Stella
You're all horrible people.
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Lily 🌷🩷
Not to alarm you or anything
But I'm going to fucking die
Was nice knowing you
???
Missed call from Lily 🌷🩷
Missed call from Lily 🌷🩷
Missed call from Lily 🌷🩷
Missed call from Lily 🌷🩷
Missed call from Lily 🌷🩷
Missed call from Lily 🌷🩷
shane answer your fucking phone
this is NOT funny
shane
shane
shane
shane
shane
shane
what is going on?
talk to me
shane
if this was a joke to see my reaction
i am not laughing
shane
shane
Missed call from Lily 🌷🩷
Missed call from Lily 🌷🩷
answer me now or i will call your mother
Fuck
I'm here
Don't call her
Not that you even could
Since you don't have her number
can find it easily
do not underestimate me
what is happening?
are you ok?
talk to me please
No, I'm not okay
I'm going to die of fucking embarrassment
And it's YOUR fault
Because it was YOUR idea that I join your team's WAGs chat
oh ok
i see
you are ok then?
not dying?
just embarrassed?
No. I'm not JUST embarrassed
I'm fucking MORTIFIED
I can never talk to these girls ever again
what happened?
I just learned that Stella is related to JJ
JJ.
You know him, right??
FUCKING JJ??
MY BEST FRIEND??
She's his COUSIN
oh
YEAH
And I also learned that she used to have a huge fucking crush on ME
And she doesn't know that she's talking to ME
I'm going to kill myself
let us not do anything hasty, yes?
please
they do not know that you are you
so technically there is no reason for you to embarrassed?
Of course there is??
Because what if I fuck up and accidentally tell them who I really am??
Then Stella will know that I know about her past crush on me
And that I apparently completely ignored her flirting with me
And that me telling her off is the ONLY reason she went for St-Simon in the first place
She'll be fucking MORTIFIED
And also very angry with me
No, even worse actually
SHE WILL HATE ME
FUCKING DESPISE ME
This is horrible
I never should've joined the chat
shane calm down please
you are having a panic attack
i feel it through the screen
this really is not that bad
maybe you will all laugh about this one day
I don't think I'll ever laugh again
I have to leave the chat
Delete all their numbers
Pretend that I've never met them
Maybe join a witness protection program and just fucking disappear for good measure
I'm sure I can play Hockey in Europe, right?
You should know that as a European
Any recommendations?
shane
breathe
everything will be ok
and you are not moving to europe
Missed call from Lily 🌷🩷
please answer the call
i will help you calm down, yes?
You'll laugh at me, as soon as I pick up the call
Don't even try to deny it
no
i will not
first i will help you calm down
and then i will laugh
like any good not-yet-boyfriend would
Okay
Fine
Whatever
Call again, I'll answer
Incoming FaceTime call from Lily 🌷🩷
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Boston's Darlings 💋
Emma
Can we talk about how Jane just dipped in the middle of the conversation there? 👀
I smell some freaky lore coming our way 👀
Stella
Or maybe she just didn't like seeing me, her fellow Canadian, get bullied for liking the best Hockey team in the league 😔
Taylor
Sure
The "best" Hockey team that didn't even make it to the playoffs this season
You're all just jealous because the Metros have won more Cups than the Raiders
Mel
PLEASE
They're ahead by ONE
Let's not get ahead of ourselves here, Janey
Still one more 🤷🏻♀️
And they'll get another one next season
Once Hollander is back
Also Mel, you're the last one who should be flapping her mouth right now
If it wasn't for YOUR baby daddy
Hollander wouldn't have gotten injured
He's wasting away and is not allowed to play Hockey because of Cliff fucking Marleau
Stella
OMG good point, Jane
That poor guy's probably losing his MIND right now
Not being able to play and all
Trust me, you don't even know half of it
Mel
Come on
As if I had any influence over what my then still ex-boyfriend does during a game??? 😭
But okay. It's a fair point, I'll give you that
They at least would've made it to the playoffs if Cliff didn't rock Hollander's shit
Emma
Jane, I don't want to say it
Actually, that's a lie
I really want to say it
It sounds like you're a big Hollander fan yourself 👀
What?
Emma
The way you're defending him
And only him
It sounds just like how Stella usually talks about him 👀
I mean
I guess, I'm a Hollander fan?
What Montreal fan in their right mind wouldn't be?
Emma
Right, right, right 👀
But also how you just disappeared when we talked about Stella's tragic crush on him
Is there maybe something you want to share with us?? 👀
No?
What should I have to share?
Dani
I'm also a little confused here
Emma, what are you getting at?
Taylor
I fear that she's gonna assume that Jane and Hollander fucked or something
She's a freak like that
Emma
No, but like imagine...
JANE QUICK
Never have I ever fucked my hot not-boyfriend's hot Hockey rival 👀👀
Stella
I'm officially declaring you INSANE
Mel
Okay, I hate to admit it
But I'm also curious now 👀
Taylor
Same here 👀
Dani
👀👀
I agree with Stella
You're all horrible people
Mel
Janey, that wasn't a no 👀
I guess not
Emma
Wait girl seriously??
You fucked Hollander??
Sure
Emma
Ohhhh 👀👀
I just know that Stella's so fucking jealous right now 👀👀
Stella
I'm really not 😭
I'm over my crush, I swear
Taylor
Of course, you are
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Lily 🌷🩷
how are things going in the wags chat now?
did they change the topic?
Nope
And I think I accidentally made it even worse for myself now
Didn't think that was possible, if I'm honest
But here we are
how?
what did you say?
I told them that Jane fucked Shane Hollander before
For whatever fucking reason
🤣🤣🤣
this is hilarious
and i mean
there is no lie in that statement?
technically speaking at least
i just watched my jane fuck shane hollander 10 minutes ago 🤷🏼♀️
I hate you
You know that, right?
no, you do not 😘
No, I guess I don't
I still can't believe that you first talked me down from what was possibly the worst panic attack I've ever had
To then make me jerk off with you not even 2 minutes later
is phenomenal trick if you ask me
and it helped, yes?
helped a little too much maybe
since you then made a masturbation joke to ladies who do not know that it was that
you came so hard it broke your brain a bit
i am sorry about that 😬
No, you're not
no, i am not
it was a beautiful sight
You're enjoying this too much
If they ever find out who I really am
I'll actually have to leave the fucking country
you are so dramatic sometimes, hollander
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Boston's Darlings 💋
Dani
Hey Girlies ❤️
Have you already heard the news?
I love you all, but you really have to stop starting conversations with cryptic messages like that
What's this about?
Taylor
Do you mean the Roz thing?
What Ilya thing?
What did he do now?
Mel
Roz just came out to the team
As Bi
But you probably already knew that, as his not-girlfriend
Right?
Oh!
Yes, of course I knew that
I'm proud of him for finally telling the team
I just thought that he'd talk to me about it again before he actually does it
Emma
Considering that he just sent a message saying "i am bi btw. i am not taking questions, is a statement that does not need further clarification" into the Raiders' group chat
I don't think he had that much of a plan
Stella
Vic also said it felt very spontaneous
The message came out of nowhere
Mel
Not exactly out of nowhere, I'd say
Cliff's been trying to hype him up to send the message for like an hour before he finally did it
That sounds like Ilya, alright
He's usually not much of a planner, when it comes to things like this
How are the guys reacting?
Dani
Brad let me read their replies and everyone's been really good
They may be dumb and stinky hockey dudes, but they're great guys
They would never be assholes because of someone's sexuality or gender identity
So there's no need to worry ❤️
I know, you told me that before
But it's a scary thing to put yourself out there like this
Especially for Ilya
I'm so proud of him
Dani
Did you tell him that too?
Not yet
Emma
Then what are you waiting for, girl???
Text your not-boyfriend!!
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Lily 🌷🩷
So
A few little birdies told me that you came out to your team
ah hello
i was just about to text you
yes, i did tell them finally
it has been nagging me for a long time now
i needed to let it out
I already asked the WAGs, but I want to hear it from you, too
The team's okay?
No weird comments or messages about it?
no, they are all completely fine
no stupid comments, no intolerance, no slurs
nothing of the sorts
Good
That's good
yes, very
feels like a heavy weight fell off my shoulders
i am very relieved
I can imagine
I'm very proud of you! ❤️
thank you ❤️
are you ok, though?
what are you thinking about right now?
also coming out to your team, maybe?
What?
No.
Absolutely not
Because I know for a fact that the Metros aren't anything like the Raiders
I don't think it would go well
But I was thinking to maybe tell the WAGs that I'm a man?
If you're okay with that
Since this secret involves you, too
i am very ok with it
is part of the reason why i told my team that i am bi
so you can tell them more about yourself
i know how much you hate lying
and not being truthful to the lovely ladies of my teammates has been a big issue for you
now that my team and the wags know i am bi, you can tell them you are a man no problem
You didn't have to do that for me
i know that i did not have to
but i wanted to
i will do everything for you
Everything but coming to my cottage apparently
shane...
Sorry
I won't bring it up again
Just forget I said anything
I'll think about maybe telling them at some point
But not today
ok
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Boston's Darlings 💋
Emma
I know that this goes against everything that I usually stand for
But I'm watching the finale right now
And I think that the fuck ass Admirals might actually take this one home
I'm so irritated
Scott Hunter is 500 fucking years old and winning a Cup??
INSTEAD OF US???
Ridiculous.
Are you sure that you and Ilya aren't the same person?
Because Ilya just texted me the same thing
Almost word for word
Including the chirp about Hunter's age
Mel
Our dear Emma's never beating the Fem-Roz allegations
Emma
Who says that I want to beat them?
It's the truth, so why deny it?
Mel
Ah yes, of course.
Emma
Am I the only one watching the game then???
Dani
Nope, I'm watching it, too
The Admirals are playing surprisingly well
Emma
I can't believe that you just said that, Dani
I thought we're friends...
Taylor
Calm down, Drama Queen
I'm watching, too
It's the objective truth
Emma
Not you too 💔
I had high hopes in you Taylor
Yet, you have to stomp on my heart like this as well 😔
Mel
Cliff and I are watching the game, too
Well, he's watching it
I'm making a baby registry 😗
I already procrastinated that long enough
Dani
You learned that you're pregnant like what?
2 weeks ago
What do you mean you "procrastinated that long enough"??
Mel
According to Jane, I should've started the registry 2 weeks ago
And that I should get to it as quickly as possible, if I want everything to arrive before the baby comes
Dani
Jane What 😭
Don't stress our poor girl like that
Sorry, I just like to be organized
I was stressed out on Mel's behalf
Emma
Girl, we'll talk again when you're in her situation 😗
Yeah, no
That won't happen
Emma
Because you're too organized?
You'd start planning as soon as the test shows two lines?
I mean
I would probably do that, yeah
If I could get pregnant?
Emma
OH SHIT
OH MY GOD
I'm so sorry!!!!
What?
Emma
I shouldn't have joked like that without knowing your situation
I'm so fucking sorry, Jane
Oh
Don't worry about it
It's all good
I've known all my life that pregnancy will never be a thing that I personally have to worry about
Emma
Still... I'm sorry 😭
It's really all good ❤️
Dani
God, Emma
You can't keep putting yourself into these situations 😭
Emma
I know 😭
I should learn to think before I talk 😭
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Lily 🌷🩷
I think I should actually tell them that I'm a man
Sooner rather than later
yes?
why are you so determined suddenly?
Emma probably thinks that I hate her
why?
She joked about me probably not being very organized if I was pregnant right now, because I commented on Mel being a bit distraught
And late with organizational stuff
And then she got super apologetic when I said that I couldn't get pregnant
hollander you have to stop
the grave you are digging for yourself is getting too deep
poor girl probably thought that she accidentally made fun of an infertile girl
Thanks for pointing that out???
As if I don't know that myself already
It's why I want to tell them the truth
So maybe, Emma then can laugh about it?
sounds good
she will definitely laugh
and i mean you could also tell them that you not getting pregnant is not for lack of trying
maybe that helps too
I will NOT fucking tell them that????
I'll figure out the right timing to tell them
And the right words, too
Because I can't just go into the chat, like "Oh yeah, I'm a man btw. Thought you should know that. Sorry for only telling you TWO MONTHS after I joined the chat"
seems like most effective solution
you should say it exactly like that
You're really unhelpful
would love to be more helpful
but i cannot focus
have to watch stupid old man scott hunter lift up the fucking cup right now
cup that should have been mine
Nah, he's earned it
With our teams both out, New York winning is the only logical outcome
so you do hate me after all?
i see
And you call me dramatic
Wait-
What is Hunter doing?
looks like he is waving someone down from the crowd?
I've never even seen him have people sit in his reserved seats?
Who is that?
i do not know?
but whoever he is, he is too good for hunter
no matter what their relationship is
That's so mean
what?
is just us here right now
let me be a hater in peace hollander
God, can he be ANY slower??
I'm getting impatient
look who is being mean now
Shut up
Okay, what the fuck is going on??
HOLY SHIT
what the fuck?
They're kissing??
what the fuck???
Oh my God
I'm going to fucking cry
Because of Scott Hunter???
What the actual FUCK is happening right now??
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Boston's Darlings 💋
Emma
OH MY FUCKING GOD
ARE Y'ALL SEEING THIS???
Mel
Oh my God???
This is CRAZY
Stella
I just suddenly burst into tears
My Goodness, this is such an amazing historical moment
And we get to witness it LIVE???
Taylor
Holy fucking SHIT
Now THAT'S a coming out
Speaking of coming out
Right now is probably the best time to say this
There's actually something I've been meaning to tell you all for a while now...
I'm a man
Dani
That's nice, sweetie
I'm actually so emotional over this whole situation
Like???
He was all alone on the ice, saw his teammates celebrate with their families and then called down his boyfriend(?) 😭😭😭
Mel
I'm waaaayyyyy too pregnant for this
I just gave up and lay down on the floor
I can't think anymore
Scott fucking Hunter kissing his boyfriend on National Television officially broke me
Emma
No, because why do I have to be supportive of Scott Hunter now?? 😭
Like, he's gay (?) and I love that for him
But he's still a fucking dinosaur 😭
Like, come on man 😭
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Lily 🌷🩷
Just spontaneously told the WAGs that I'm a man in the middle of the Scott Hunter related freak out and they completely ignored it
I guess that works, too
At least they're not kicking me out of the chat lol
shane
Yeah?
What?
i have made up my mind
and i really hope it is not too late
About what?
i want to come to your cottage
Wait-
Really??
yes
really
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Stella
Hey Jane!
Sorry for texting you privately, but the group chat is a little bit of an emotional mess since the Scott Hunter situation
And I don't know if we even should talk about this in there...
You saw me saying that I'm a man, then?
Yes
That's what I want to talk to you about
Oh.
I can leave the chat if you're all uncomfortable with me being there.
I'm sorry for not saying anything before.
I lied to you for so long, I can completely understand if you never want to talk to me ever again.
Oh my Goodness, NO!!
That's not what I meant at all!!
We all love you so much!!
You being a man doesn't change that ❤️
Really?
Really!!
If anyone was uncomfortable with it, either of us would've addressed it in the group chat directly
We don't do this "talk behind someone's back" garbage
I swear, you're fine!!
Okay...
Okay, that's good
Thank you for letting me know
But what did you want to talk to me about?
That the others apparently shouldn't know yet?
So... Uhm...
I think I kind of figured out who you are?
Oh
That was to be expected, I guess
I mean, I could be completely off, but with all the things you've told us before
I connected some dots and I think it makes a lot of sense
What was the most obvious hint?
There were a few actually...
You're from Montreal
A "fan" of the Metros
The timing of your accident lines up with Hollander's injury
Why your parents hate Roz so much and why you should hate him, too
Your birthday being in spring
Your best friends are two Hockey players
And when you described them, I immediately thought that you meant JJ and Hayden Pike
The mention of your brief relationship with a woman last year
And of course the way you reacted to me being JJ's cousin
Your replies were very short and felt quite cold, not like you would usually reply
Sorry, I'm yapping. You asked for one hint that I gave it away and I gave you an entire list instead
I'm so sorry 😭
I'm really bad at this whole "secret identity" thing, aren't I?
There's room for improvement
But yeah, looking at all of that, I kind of came to the conclusion that you have to be Shane Hollander
I'm very sorry for ambushing you like this
I should've just kept my suspicions to myself
I'm sorry
Now look who's apologizing too much
... Sorry
Are you mad?
No
I don't think so, at least
This is all just a little much
But I think overall I'm just relieved that you don't find me revolting
I think we've established that I'm too much of a fan to ever find you revolting 🧍🏽♀️
But in all seriousness, nothing really changed
You're still the same person, just with a slightly different name
Changing Shane to Jane really isn't the most subtle disguise, I have to say
I didn't come up with it
Ilya did
If that helps my case
What's his name in your phone?
Lily
Before you say anything, he came up with that, too
You have a thing for flower names, then?
Don't
Sorry 😬
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Stella
Wow wait
Something just dawned on me
Oh God
What now?
When you said that you have slept with Shane Hollander before
You made a fricking masturbation joke 😭
Emma would love that so much if she knew
FUCK
I completely forgot that I said that
HOW DID I FORGET THAT???
What the fuck am I supposed to do now??
What if they others figure it out too??
They'll probably ask about my sexuality
Well, Shane Hollander's sexuality
I'm so fucked
Well then
Let's hope you're a better gaslighter than you are a liar 😬
What do you mean?
If Emma brings it up again
Because of course she will
She's an absolute menace
You just tell her that you were joking to rile them up or something
Will that work??
It will, if you gaslight the hell out of that girl
And the others as well, while you're at it
But honestly, if you get Emma to believe you, the others will most likely believe it, too
It's how the WAG Hivemind mentality works, most of the time at least
Good thing that I'm even worse at gaslighting than I am at lying, then 🧍🏻♀️
In your defence, I don't think you're all that bad at either
You've been hiding the fact that you and your rival are in some kind of romantic relationship for a few years now
That takes some skill
Since our rookie season, actually
Even better, I guess??
That's insane to just randomly drop by the way
You got this, I believe in you!!
And of course, I will also be there to support you, if you decide to tell them the truth, instead of keeping up this charade!!
I got your back either way ❤️
Thank you Stella, I'll think about what I want to do
Take all the time you need!!
But uhm... There's one more thing actually
I'm mortified about this whole thing and I swore I'd never bring it up again, but...
About the me having a past crush on you thing...
I'll be happy to repress that memory and never talk about this again
If you are, too
Thank God
Yes, please forget this ever happened
Deal 🤝
Thank you 🤝
You're a good friend, Shane
You too
But honestly, I don't really know what I'm supposed to do now?
Maybe just focus on yourself and Roz for a while?
Oh yeah, good idea
With everything going on I completely forgot to tell you all that he changed his mind
Or made up his mind, more like
He's coming to the cottage with me :)
Oh my God, Shane!!!
That's super exciting!!
I'll do my best to do damage control in the WAGs chat whenever you're not around
So you can spend a lot of interrupted time with your not-boyfriend!!
Hopefully he'll no longer be my "not-boyfriend" after this sunmer
I want us to finally be official
Crossing my fingers for you!!! ❤️
I hope you have the best time ever ❤️
❤️
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Boston's Darlings 💋
Emma
Wait-
Did Jane fucking tell us that she-
HE is a man
And we completely ignored it??
Thank you for the acknowledgement???
It's been 3 fucking days???
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Chapter End Notes
I asked a few friends who they think would figure shane out first, and neither of them suggested her as the first option. which i found quite interesting
my poor shanebug really went through it in this one lol
especially towards the end, there's so much that his brain has to comprehend
OH and important note:
a while ago, i read a wag shane fic where he, as jane, joked that he hooked up with shane hollander before and honestly that didn't let me go and it worked so well in this fic, that i added it too. but i still wanted to give credits, because i saw them doing it first.
https://archiveofourown.org/works/82580341 ||| "my jane fucks hollander sometimes, no big deal" by ronbin <3
it's super funny and while things in my fic won't exactly escalate like they did there, i still recommend checking it out!! <3
chapter 3 should *hopefully* be out in a few days. i'm doing my best! :)
Next up: the cottage :)))
Chapter 3
Chapter Notes
aaaaaaand here it is, the final chapter of this fic that was supposed to be a oneshot......
anyway, even though it took me a few days to figure out this chapter, i'm very happy with how it turned out!!
like in the previous chapter, there's a lot happening loli honestly don't have that much to say about it, just that i hope you'll enjoy this finale!! :))
and please let me know your thoughts in the comments!! :)
ps. in about the middle of the chapter, there is a chat about drug usage (weed) and a short explanation of a bad trip. it's very short and has nothing to do with the story itself (it's related to a never have i ever question), if you should feel uncomfortable with the addressed topic, please scroll past it :)
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Boston's Darlings 💋
Emma
Wait-
Did Jane fucking tell us that she-
HE is a man
And we completely ignored it??
Thank you for the acknowledgement???
It's been 3 fucking days???
Dani
Wait what??
When did you tell us??
Like I already said
3 fucking days ago
Mel
Yeah, no shit 😭
She meant, how the fuck did we miss you telling us?? 😭
Taylor
I scrolled up
She told us in the middle of our Scott Hunter related freak out
So, no shit we missed it 😭
Shit Sorry, he*
Any pronouns are fine, actually. Just please continue to call me Jane
Especially here in the chat
I felt comfortable with telling you about it, but no one else is really supposed to know yet
Ilya wants to tell the team that I'm a man soon, but we haven't talked about the specifics
So, please don't mention it to your partners yet
Taylor
Okay, noted ✍🏻
We'll keep our mouths shut
Dani
Don't worry darling!!
WAGs chat secrecy has you covered ❤️
Thank you ❤️
Emma
Yeah, perfect. You're still Jane in here, no problem
BUT STILL!!
We were freaking out about Scott Hunter tongue fucking his handsome boyfriend
Stella
That's a pretty graphic description
Emma
Shut up Sweetie, not now
Mommy's busy crashing out
Stella
I'm older than you?
Emma
So, as I was saying
They were tongue fucking each other
On the ice
ON NATIONAL TELEVISION
FOR THE WHOLE WORLD TO SEE
AFTER winning the fucking Cup, might I add
And you thought "Oh yeah, perfect time to tell them my biggest secret"
It felt like a good time to do it
Emma
Baby, I love you so much
You're my favorite little freak ever
And you actually being a guy will never change that. You could be a teapot for all I care
BUT WHAT THE FUCK
Because no, it really wasn't????
Dani
I hate to say it but I have to agree with Emma...
Emma
HEY??
Dani
That was the worst possible time you could've chosen to tell us
Mel
I have to agree, too
We were so preoccupied that it went over all of our heads
Not all of your heads, but okay
Continue the victim blaming, though
That works too, I guess
Emma
Okay, Mr. Sassy
Wait-
Who noticed it??
Stella did
She texted me right after I said it
Dani
WHAT??
Taylor
Huh???
Stella???
Mel
Seriously??
Ms. Everything-Goes-Over-My-Head noticed it and we didn't??
Stella
You're all so rude to me. I'm not that bad at picking up things??
And honestly, I won't apologize for being a good friend to Jane 🙄
I thought he needed someone to talk to, since he was ignored by you lot, so I texted him privately.
Easy.
Emma
But why didn't you tell us??
Stella
It was not my story to tell
I was waiting for Jane to bring it up again
Emma
Yeah, fair
But Jane...
Why didn't you tell us sooner that we missed your confession?
Well, I'm a very private, but also pretty anxious person, as you should know all too well by now.
And despite Stella telling me that neither of you would have an issue, my brain kept telling me that you were uncomfortable with me, a man, infiltrating this female safe space and that's why you ignored it.
That you were hoping I'd never address it again and just continue like before.
I don't know...
Sorry...
Dani
Oh baby 😭
You have nothing to apologize for!!!
Jane, or whatever your real name is (you don't have to tell us, if you don't want), I'll speak for all of us when I tell you that we don't care you're a man
You're our friend and we love you!!
You're still Jane, our Captain's not-girlfriend
Mel
"Not-girlfriend" in more ways than one apparently
Emma
Mel coming in with the zingers
I love to see it
Mel
And I don't have an issue either
Technically, I can't even do anything but sing you praises, since you got me and my Cliff back together ❤️
Emma
And Dani's right, we love you no matter what!! ❤️
Taylor
I agree with all that has been said, as well :)
Stella
And you already know my thoughts on all of this, from when I talked to you THREE DAYS AGO 😇
Emma
Yeah, yeah
Rub it in 🙄
Dani
I'm glad to hear that at least one of us was perceptive enough, though. 🥲
Don't even want to imagine how you've felt, when you thought we were ignoring you on purpose. 🥲
But I'm curious as to why you suddenly decided to tell us?
I mean, obviously because of Scott and his boyfriend coming out, but was it just that?
Mostly, yeah
But I also started to feel really bad about the constant misunderstandings that I've caused in here
Ilya found them incredibly funny, but I just got more anxious
Emma
What misunderstandings are you talking about?
Wait-
Oh my fucking God
OF COURSE pregnancy isn't something you "personally have to worry about"🧍🏾♀️
You're a fucking man 🧍🏾♀️
Yeah, that's one misunderstanding I wanted to clear up 😀
Emma
Honestly, I'm just relieved that I didn't accidentally make fun of an infertile girl
You should still learn to be more careful with what you say when and to who
For future reference
Emma
I'm working on it, I promise 🥲
And if hearing that helps, Ilya said me not getting pregnant is certainly not for a lack of trying on his part
Emma
Didn't peg you for the guy to have a breeding kink
But shows what I know
That's really not what I meant, but okay
I didn't even want to tell you, but I guess the King has become a Jester himself
Gotta entertain the Queens with my bullshit
Taylor
That's an insane thing to just tell us
I love it, though
Dani
Taylor??
Taylor
What?
This is how I'm officially announcing that I gave up the fight and I am now also embracing my inner freak
Like Emma, the ultimate freak, would want it from me
Mel
We lost Taylor to the freaks???
TAYLOR???
SERIOUSLY???
Emma
That's my girl ❤️
I'm also not fighting it anymore
Not that I've ever really did, I guess
You already know so much, what's some more details, right?
Emma
And that's my boy ❤️
My two favorite little freaks ❤️
But back to the serious stuff for a moment, though...
Aside from the misunderstandings, I also just really wanted to tell you.
I felt like I've been lying to you ever since I joined the chat and I started getting mad at myself for keeping it a secret for so long.
Because, I didn't know then if you'd be comfortable with me still being here, as you all said this chat is your safe space to complain about men. Mainly your own partners, but men nonetheless.
And me being a man, I thought I was intruding from the start.
I've been breaking my brain on how to finally get it over with and tell you.
Obviously, I was also hesitant at first because Ilya wasn't out to the team yet and while he said that he'd be okay with me telling you the truth about me, I still didn't want to risk anything, just in case.
I'm not implying that I thought you'd be homophobic or something, I know you're not, but I still wanted to be as cautious as possible. Again, just in case...
But then Scott Hunter did what he did.
And you were talking about how his actions will change the Hockey world in a hopefully very positive way and I don't know, I just got carried away, I think.
Probably should've known that your minds were all elsewhere, though.
But well, at least I've said it now.
I'm very thankful that you're still letting me be part of this chat, despite me lying to you for months.
Stella
Jane, sweetie
I already told you that you didn't lie to us
You're just using a different name and different pronouns in this chat for safety reasons
Which is totally understandable
You're still the same person, no matter what your name is or what gender you identify as ❤️
Dani
^
Mel
^^
Emma
^^^
Taylor
^^^^
Thank you, I love you all, too. So much ❤️
Even though, I would've preferred to have this conversation a few days ago.
That much emotional stress wasn't good for my poor heart lol
Emma
Boy 😭😭😭
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Lily 🌷🩷
So
so?
I finally had the conversation with the WAGs about me being a guy
oh? how did it go?
did they say why they did not react to your message before?
Yeah, they did
Turns out you were right
The messages simply got lost in the excitement
They told me that I'm still their friend and also still welcome in the WAGs chat
good, am very happy to hear it
was not worried, of course
but is nice to have confirmation either way
I'm so relieved I could cry
And you're also coming to the cottage
Things couldn't be better right now
i am also very excited that i am coming to the cottage
and will be "coming" a lot, too. probably 😏
I should've known that this would come back to bite me
you usually know me so well
I do, I guess
But, there's another thing that I wanted to talk to you about. If now's a good time?
always a good time to talk to you
what is it?
I'm writing a grocery list for our trip to the cottage and I have a few questions
is still a few weeks before i will come to visit
you know that, right?
why are you already writing the list?
I know that
I just like to be prepared
You should know that by now
of course, but you really do not have to stress
i am like a succulent. a very sexy, russian succulent
easy to take care of and difficult to kill ❤️
That may be true, but I want everything to be perfect when you're here
It took me long enough to convince to come after all, I really have to deliver a premium experience now
it will perfect no matter what
just being able to see you for 2 weeks straight, no interruptions
Stop being cute
This is important
I really want to get this list done before my parents come home
Don't want them to ask who I'm buying a case of Coke for
Because I don't know if I could explain it without sounding suspicious
you are buying a whole case for me?
what happened to "ilya you should not drink so many sugary drinks. is very unhealthy. can kill you. and who will give me best fucks i have ever had when you are dead?"
I never said the last part, asshole
It's not untrue, though
I want you to stick around for as long as possible
But I also know that making you drink nothing but water is incredibly unrealistic
smart man
because you are correct
i will limit myself to 1 or 2 cans per day, yes?
Sounds good
Certainly better than your usual 5...
no comment
Do I need to send you the article about the side effects of too much caffeine and sugar again?
no, do not bother
i did not read it the last time and will not read it this time either
Well... At least you're honest
But back to my list
Stop deflecting, please
yes, we will talk about your list
if you promise facetime after? 😍
If I get the list done before my parents get home, I'll Facetime you after
we better hurry up then 🤤
what do you want to know?
i have no allergies or intolerances
Yes, I know that
I was just wondering what kind of foods you like in general
Or, would generally tolerate...
will tolerate even your shitty bird food diet, as long as it makes you happy
will eat literally anything
especially your ass 😛
Rozanov.
i am sorry
I know for a fact that you aren't, but okay. Whatever.
Is it too soon to suggest Tuna Melts as an option?
we can have tuna melts
if you promise that you do not run away after eating them to immediately start dating a pretty movie star
No need to worry about that
The only person I want to date is a handsome Russian Hockey player
you have very good taste, hollander
i say yes to tuna melts then
any more questions or can we just say that you will surprise me with food when i am there?
You're so impatient
sure am 😏
i want to see your pretty face 😏
I guess, I can just surprise you then
perfect 😏😏
we are done then, yes?
good.
Missed FaceTime call from Lily 🌷🩷
Missed FaceTime call from Lily 🌷🩷
Missed FaceTime call from Lily 🌷🩷
Missed FaceTime call from Lily 🌷🩷
hollander pick up
Missed FaceTime call from Lily 🌷🩷
Missed FaceTime call from Lily 🌷🩷
shane
shane
shane
Missed FaceTime call from Lily 🌷🩷
God, you really are impatient
Let me get to my room first, damn.
hurryyyy upppppp
Aren't we needy today...
Okay, ready now
ok 😛
Incoming FaceTime call from Lily 🌷🩷
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Boston's Darlings 💋
Hey
Anyone there?
Stella
I'm here!!
Dani
Just got home from work, so I don't know how much mental capacity I'll have, but I'm here too!!
Taylor
Jane's starting a conversation? That's rare.
Here too!
Mel
Tired as fuck, but also here!
Emma
The most important person is also here
AKA Me 😏
Okay, Fem-Ilya.
So uhm... Anyone up for entertaining me? 🥲
I'm freaking out a little 🥲
Dani
Oh nooo!!
What's wrong, Darling?
I got to the airport a little too early and now I have to just sit here and wait
Dani
Airport?
Mel
What are you doing at the airport?
I'm waiting for Ilya
Dani
Oh?? 👀👀
Mel
I feel like we've missed a few chapters here
Stella
Jane, I think you forgot to mention something to the girls
Emma
👀👀
Dani
👀👀
Mel
👀👀
Taylor
I think I already know what Jane's going to say, but I want to join in 👀👀
Oh fuck, Stella you're right. I only told you.
Emma
Yes, you're best friends now. We got that...
What is it?????
Ilya agreed to come spend the summer with me at my cottage after all!!
His plane will land in about an hour :))
Dani
Oh my God!!
I'm so happy for you!!
Taylor
Yay!!
Mel
I hope you two have the BEST time ever!!
Emma
FUCK YES
I knew he'd come around
Please don't spare any details. I wanna hear it all😛
No matter how dirty 😛
Dani
When did he tell you that he would come??
And why didn't you tell us immediately??
He told me after I came out to you as a man
Like, literally a minute after
Mel
That was a fucking month ago???
Yeah, sorry
I guess, it completely slipped my mind when I thought that you all hated me lol
Emma
JANE 😭
STOP IT 😭
Sorry 😬
So yeah, I'm very excited for him to finally get here, but waiting makes me really anxious
Could really use some entertainment right now, my dear Jesters...
Dani
Okay, let me think...
We could play another quick round of Never Have I Ever while you wait?
That worked pretty well to distract you last time, didn't it?
Emma
OHH YES!!
Jane please say yes
Now that I know you're a guy, I have SO many new questions 👀
Yeah, sure. It's worth a try
Let's do it :)
Emma
I love you so dearly
My darling freak
OKAY I'LL START
I'll admit this one is targeted
Mainly because I'm nothing if not a noisy bitch
Stella
Fantastic start, Em...
Emma
Thank you, Stella 😘
Never have I ever slept with a man other than the one I'm currently romantically involved with in any way
Ah, I see what you did there
Dani
I mean, since Brad's not my first partner. I definitely have.
Stella
I haven't, but it's not new knowledge that I'm a prude, apparently
Dani
You're not a prude, you just waited for the right one
Emma
But the right one (Shane Hollander) wasn't interested, so she had to go for the next best thing
Which just happened to be Victor St-Simon
Stella
I hate you, Emma. You know that, right?
Emma
Love you, too Sweetie 😘
You're not denying it, though 👀
Stella
No comment.
Mel
Have, though I'd like to forget my past experiences...
Taylor
Yup, same as Mel
But let's be for real, we all know that Emma doesn't actually care one bit about our answers
Emma
I have, too
We all remember my infamous adventures with my fuck ass ex Percival 🤢
Anyway, Taylor is right
Love you all, but I don't give a fuck about your past love lives right now
Jane
You have the floor 👀
Alright, sure.
There were 2 guys that I "experimented" with during the time periods where Ilya and I weren't talking
One in Mexico, one in LA
And both were shit
Mainly, because they weren't Ilya
That idiot has ruined me for every other man.
Every other person, really
In the best way possible
Emma
That's hot, but also very cute at the same time 👀
But damn, how many times have you and Roz been "not talking" over the years??
Too often to count, actually
One time he ghosted me for 6 months
And instead of standing my ground, I immediately folded like a wet towel, after one kiss...
Mel
You really are a gone boy for Roz, aren't you?
Guilty as charged
But in my defence, it was a very good kiss
I don't want to hear shit, Emma.
Emma
I wasn't even going to say anything
(You fucking simp)
Fuck off
So yeah, that's my experiences with men
But I can give you some extra info about my past love life...
Because I know that you'll ask at some point.
I already told you about my last ex girlfriend, the only who straight up asked me if I'm gay, but there was another one a few years before that.
I dated a girl in high school and dumped her after I met Ilya for the first time, because I was instantly infatuated with him, but didn't realize it at first.
Or didn't want to accept it, more like
Internalized Homophobia, you know 🤪
Taylor
Damn, High School girlfriend??
When the fuck did you and Roz meet then??
December 2008
Dani
What the hell???
Have I never mentioned that before??
We've basically been involved for the entire duration of his professional career
Mel
So... 9 years???
More like 7-ish
We met in 2008 and looking back, there definitely was interest from both sides since then, but our first time actually hooking up was in July 2010
Emma
Insane lore drops
Even more than I expected when I asked the question
But I am LIVING for it
Taylor
And you girls called my last situationship before I got with Craig a "situationship from hell"
Look what Jane and Roz have been doing for SEVEN years??
Dani
See this as our formal apology, Tay
Your 6 month situationship is NOTHING compared to this acutal Situationship from Hell
Taylor
Apology accepted
Even though, I got it 3 years late 😔
I'll do the next question, if that's okay.
And I have to admit, like Emma's, this is slightly targeted.
I'm just so curious 👀
Mel
Now, that's a first
Taylor
Again, I started embracing my inner freak a little bit more
So, Never have I ever smoked weed
Stella
I think, I may actually be too boring for this game.
I haven't.
It never really interested me.
Mel
Honestly, I haven't either. The smell alone gives me migraines.
Don't want to know what happens if I actually smoke it
Sounds like the recipe for a horrible trip waiting to happen, if you ask me
Dani
I'm similar to Mel
I tried it once, but got a horrible headache from it, so I never tried again after that
Emma
It may come as a shock to all of you, but I actually have never tried it either
Taylor
Interesting, but I didn't expect anything else from either of you. Except Emma.
That actually surprised me
I used to smoke semi regularly in college, but gave that up after I graduated
Now, Jane? 👀
Okay so
Emma
I love it when you start your stories like that
I first smoked as a dare in like 10th grade, I think?
I kinda enjoyed it, because I had a really annoying sports injury at the time and it made all the pain go away
So, I actually started smoking a Joint every time I got injured in any way. Worked like wonders for while.
Until I got one horrible trip that ended with me having to get picked up from the hospital by my parents, because I punched my best friend in the face.
Dani
Okay wow
I definitely did not expect that
Mel
I guess there's more to the story?
Emma
What caused you to punch him?
Do you remember?
I don't remember exactly why I started feeling this way, but I suddenly got incredibly paranoid for no reason. It just came out of nowhere.
And I thought my (now ex-)best friend (long story, unrelated to this incident) was a kidnapper or something. But in reality, he just wanted to get me home, because he was worried about me.
I "defended" myself and broke his nose.
And we were both brought to the hospital by my (now ex-)girlfriend, because I also broke my hand.
Was a crazy night and I haven't touched any drugs since then, aside from alcohol from time to time.
I don't even really drink coffee...
I'm too scared that I get this paranoid again and fuck something up.
There's just too much at stake for that now
Taylor
That answer was less funny than I expected, but definitely interesting.
Might not look like it to you, but that gave me a really good insight into your personality
You figured out who I am because of that, or what?
Taylor
No, of course not.
But it still taught me some things about you 👀
Nothing bad, of course. I just find this very interesting 👀
I'll just not ask, okay?
I think we have time for one more question
Whoever asks it, better make it spicy
Because, no offense Taylor, but that last question sucked
Taylor
Fuck you too, Jane
No, but I actually agree
Didn't expect it to get this deep, sorry about that
Mel
I can ask the next one?
Sure, but please don't ask about fake name usage again
Last time stressed me out enough
Mel
What?
OH
I'm so sorry, Jane
I swear I had no idea that Jane isn't your real name
It was just an oddly timed coincidence
My question is still exposing, but not in that way 👀
Emma
I usually really don't say this, but enough with the damn foreplay and ask your question 👀
Mel
Never have I ever worn my partners Jersey during sex
Emma
OHHHH, excellent question, Mel. I love how your brain works. 👀
Definitely have
And it's hot every single time
I guess there's something about seeing his own name that makes Ryan horny as fuck
But, I'm not complaining of course 👀
Mel
Have too.
Cliff's Jersey and sweatpants is basically all I'm wearing currently, because my normal clothes don't fit me anymore...
Let's not actually talk about it though, because I WILL crash the fuck out
Dani
I think I wear Brad's Jersey too often for it to still be considered "hot"?
Like, I wear one to sleep almost every night, but during sex? No
From what I'm hearing, it just lost the spark for us 😔
Oh yes, I have.
Ilya goes even more feral for it, than he does when I wear my glasses
Which I didn't think was possible
But I can do you one even better
Oh-
Actually, nevermind
Emma
???
Do you want me to kill myself, Jane??
Where are the details??
What's even better than you wearing his Jersey??
TELL MEEEEEE
I really shouldn't
Dani
And you say, I tease you a lot...
Taylor
Two wrongs, don't make a right, Daniela
Emma
BITCH
Do you want me to beg on my knees and send you a video??
BECAUSE I WILL DO IT
NO HESITATION
Mel
You may think she won't, but she absolutely will
Okay fine, I'll tell you
But you can't ask too many follow-up questions
Mel
This will only make us (Emma) ask even more questions, buddy
I'm aware of that
But it was worth a try
Okay, so
What I wanted to say, but really shouldn't say, was that I made Ilya wear a Hollander Jersey once
Emma
👀
Mel
👀
Dani
👀
Taylor
👀
Emma
Any particular reason for that? 👀
Well
I'm a fan of Hollander
And Ilya hates him
Thought it would be hot
Emma
You're one messy bitch
And I love you for it
Would kiss you on the mouth for this information, if I didn't know that Ilya would kill me with a stare alone if I were to even try it
That, and I'm also gay
So my interest in a kiss from you is basically nonexistent
Emma
You didn't have to spell it out 😔
Mel
There's actually something I think I have to bring up again
Because I vividly remember you telling us that you've slept with Hollander before 👀
What was that about?
Oh, my dear Melanie
Poor, Sweet, confused, heavily pregnant Melanie
Mel
Now, where are you going with this?
That was a joke
I never actually slept with him
Mel
Right... 👀
What?
You actually thought I fucked Hollander?
Seriously?
Hollander isn't even gay
I only said that because I wanted to see Stella's reaction
Since she loves him so much
She's his biggest fan in the whole wide world, after all
Dani
Wow, that's evil
I totally believed it, too...
Stella
Jane what???
You too???
I had such high hopes in you... 😔
Sorry, not sorry 😇
It was very funny in the moment 😇
Emma
Aw man
Can't lie, I'm a little disappointed now
I really thought you fucked your not-yet boyfriend's rival 😔
You're only half the legend I thought you were
You broke my heart, Jane 😔
Calm down, Drama Queen
I still bagged Ilya fucking Rozanov?
That should already account for something, no?
Emma
It does, but not for enough
Because I was hoping for a Jane / Hollander / Roz threesome story one day 😔
Sorry to disappoint you like this, Em
But that won't ever happen
Emma
Again, you didn't need to spell it out, I already understood the implication 😔
But that aside, you know who's been really quiet?
Our dear Estelle Boiziau 👀
Stella
Taylor also hasn't answered the question yet...
Why are you singling me out? 😔
Emma
Because we all know that Taylor finds the fabric of Hockey Jerseys absolutely revolting and would never wear one because of it
Taylor
And I also think they're ugly as fuck
Emma
That too
So, it's just you left, Stella 👀
Stella
I will not partake in this conversation
GOOD DAY
Mel
Let me translate that
"I wore one during sex, but it wasn't my boyfriend's Jersey and I'm too embarrassed to ever admit that."
Am I right?
Stella
No comment
Emma
Ohhhhh spicy
Was it a Hollander Jersey???
Stella
NO COMMENT
Dani
👀👀
Emma
👀👀
Taylor
👀👀
Mel
So, I am right 👀👀
👀👀
Stella
Jane??? 😭
Ugh fine
I know that I'll never live this down
But yes, it was Hollander's Jersey 😭
Emma
There's more to it
I feel it in my bones
There's this freaky tingle 👀
Stella
...
I made Vic wear it
Emma
YOU FREAK
I love you so much Stella
Stella
Great. So glad you're enjoying yourself
I actually hate myself right now
No need for that Stella
This is all just in good fun, right?
Stella
I guess
But this is still embarrassing
Emma
Why though?
Hollander isn't here?
It's just us girls
and Jane, of course
Stella
Still...
Well, this certainly was very educational 👀
Especially that part with Stella
Stella
I hate you all, so much
And it was also incredibly helpful.
Time flew by and I just spotted Ilya leaving the airport 👀
He's on his way over to my car now 👀
Talk to you ladies another time 👀
Dani
OMG yay!!
I hope you guys have a great time!! ❤️
Mel
Enjoy your time!!
Taylor
Use protection!!
Stella
Bye Jane!
Say hi to Roz from us ❤️
Emma
Bye bye, baby
Don't do anything I wouldn't do 😏
Taylor
At this point, I don't think there actually is anything that you wouldn't do, Em
Emma
Exactly 😏
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Boston's Darlings 💋
Dani
Not to be a nosy bitch or anything, but I'm so curious how Jane and Roz's first few days at the cottage went 👀
Emma
And you expect him to respond any time soon?
Roz has that boy filled and busy 24/7 probably
Mel
I really don't like the way you said that
emma you have a beautiful way with words
and yes you are correct
my jane is very filled and busy all the time 😏
but currently he is napping
too tired from fucking too much 😔
Emma
Well, hello there Roz 😏
hello my long lost twin 😏
Dani
I guess that means, you're having a good time, then?
best time ever
i am very glad i came here
Taylor
Even though, you didn't even want to go at first?
"no, i will not go to jane's cottage. i do not care how often he asks, i cannot go"
Look at you now, Lover Boy
people can change their minds, taylor
is a very normal thing
Taylor
Well, I'm glad that you did
Jane was very sad when he told us that you kept saying no
he was?
Dani
He was thinking of just dropping the topic altogether, but we encouraged him to keep trying
oh.
Mel
Jane's a good one
And he's our friend
So, you better finally get your shit together and make it official, Rozanov.
i promise that is my goal for my visit
before i leave my jane will officially be my boyfriend
Dani
We'll hold you to that.
Stella
Yeah, you better.
Taylor
We're expecting an update when it happens.
And it better be soon.
Mel
Break his heart and we will break you. ❤️
Emma
Jane's my bestie and I will fight you if you hurt him. ❤️
i know that you are all threatening me right now, but it makes me happy to see that my jane has so many great friends supporting him
i appreciate you all very much
and i will make sure you are getting an update soon, because i already have an incredible plan 👀
but for now i will have to leave you lovely ladies
would love to stay and chat some more, but i want to make dinner for us, before jane wakes up
bye bye wags!!
Mel
Girls
Roz is cooking for Jane 😭
He doesn't even cook for himself 😭
This is actually getting serious 😭
Emma
After all these years, they deserve this and each other, so much 🥹
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Stella
Hey
I know it's the middle of the night
But please tell me you're awake
I really need to talk to you
You're lucky that Vic forced me to stay up late to watch the finale of the show he wanted to show me
Because normally I wouldn't be awake at this hour...
Are you okay?
Is everything alright with Roz?
Oh yeah, I'm good. We're both good.
I'm just overthinking a few things and I need to talk to someone about it who knows who I am
That sounds quite serious
What is it?
Please tell me if I'm overdoing it with anything, though
Or if anything that I'm about to tell you sounds absolutely insane
Alright? 🧐
Okay so, earlier Ilya and I were talking about some stuff
Future related stuff
And he "joked", I don't actually know if he was serious or not, that he could marry his best friend Svetlana to get American citizenship
Because he doesn't want to have Russian Citizenship anymore, for obvious reasons.
I know that he probably wouldn't actually marry her, but it made me think about our future a lot
So, I started brainstorming some ideas
Like, trying to change the narrative of our rivalry by starting a charity, so people don't think we hate each other anymore and so on
But I have the feeling that just that isn't enough
I want him to know that I'm serious about us
That I would do literally anything for him, you know?
Naturally, you want a future with him
After this long of constant back and forth, you two deserve to finally have your happily ever after
So far, I don't see anything insane or unhinged about your ideas
Starting a charity sounds like an incredible plan, too!!
Okay, good. Glad you think it's a good idea, but there's more
And this is probably where things get a little more unhinged...
I'm all ears!!
The charity and generally our relationship would probably greatly benefit from us living closer to each other
Are you suggesting that one of you changes teams and moves?
Kind of?
I haven't really thought about any specifics yet, though
But I think I do know that I don't want Ilya to completely uplift his life for me
He has so many friends in Boston that he's super close with
While I essentially only have Hayden, and his family, and JJ in Montreal
Maybe I have to go somewhere else?
I don't know...
Would you be ready to do that, though?
Give up your legacy in Montreal and start over somewhere else?
I wouldn't have to start from zero, wherever I end up going
Not to sound arrogant, but I'm still Shane Hollander
Most teams would probably love to have me as their player
No, not probably
Every single team would DEFINITELY love to have you
Do you have any specific teams in mind?
I do have one team in mind, but I honestly don't know how realistic that would be
There's just so much that I have to talk about with Ilya
Then do that
Wake him up and tell him about your ideas
I'm supporting you every step of the way, no matter what you end up choosing ❤️
Thank you for listening, Stella
I'll wake him, wish me luck...
Good luck 🍀
You got this, Shane!! I believe in you ❤️
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Boston's Darlings 💋
Mel
Jane.
Emma
Ohhhh sounds like someone's in trouble 👀👀
Dani
What happened??
Taylor
I thought Jane's too busy with Roz to do any bullshit currently?
Mel
Oh yeah, they're busy alright...
Stella
Do I even want to know? 🙃
You don't, trust me
Mel
Jane.
Sorry, can't talk right now
Gotta go
Bye everyone
Mel
NO
You get your gay ass back in here
Emma
I sense that something spicy has happened 👀
And I want to hear EVERY SINGLE detail about it 👀
Dani
Mel, I can't tell if you're actually mad right now or if you're just pretending 🧐
Mel
Wouldn't say I'm mad, just...
Confused
As to why Jane thought that was a good idea...
Emma
If what was a good idea?? 👀
Use words, Mel. I beg of you 👀
In my defense
Taylor
A strong start, as per usual from Jane
It was payback
At the expense of your boyfriend
But if it helps, I'm actually very sorry
And also incredibly embarrassed that I even got the idea in the first place
Dani
Okay, I'm officially lost
What happened?
Mel
First, time for an announcement, I guess
Because I gave birth 3 days ago
Cliff and I had a healthy baby girl, that doesn't actually have a name yet
But anyway
Surprise bitches, I'm a fucking mom now 🎉
Congratulations! ❤️
Dani
OMG!!! Congrats girl!! ❤️
Emma
My new favorite milf 🥹❤️
Taylor
Congrats! :)
I'm mad we didn't do any bets, because I felt it in my bones that you'll be a girl mom
Stella
Congratulations!!
If you need anything specific, please let us know!!
I'll prepare some food and bring it over to your house as soon as possible!! ❤️
Mel
Thank you Stella, you're a gem ❤️
Thank you all so much ❤️
But Jane.
You already knew that the baby's here.
Dani
Even I'm getting impatient now
Tell us what happened, Mel 👀
Mel
Cliff called Roz to tell him about our baby being born
And also just generally freak out for a bit, because they're besties and we're both very unprepared to care for a baby
Since we didn't even know that we'll have one a month ago and that's NOT enough time to get everything ready. I can tell you that for sure
ANYWAY
While on the phone, Cliff noticed that Roz sounded.... Off. For lack of a better word.
Breathing heavily
Constantly muting the call
Only to then abruptly hang up with some bullshit excuse...
I didn't hear any of it, but I'm sure you're picking up what I'm putting down.
Stella
Oh my God
I have no words
Dani
What
The
Hell
????
Taylor
Jane, you messy bitch
Emma
I've said it so many times
Jane, you're such a little freak
But you're my favorite little freak
Giving your not-boyfriend head while he's on the phone with his best friend???
Unhinged behaviour
I love you so much
Like I said
This was just my payback
Because he did the EXACT same thing to me 2 days ago
And I think my best friend is more disturbed than Marleau could ever be
I heard about their past hookup stories...
Mel
Yeah, he didn't really care
Only said "Well, that sounded familiar"
And I had a baby with that fucking moron...
But anyway, he'll probably make this part of his best man's speech
Yeah, Ilya said the same thing
They really found each other...
I can promise you that this will never happen again, though
And even though you know this was all in good fun, I still felt bad, so I purchased everything from your Baby Registry
The stuff should arrive in the coming days
Mel
Wait what??
You really didn't have to do that 😭
Thank you so much???? 😭
I put so much random super expensive stuff on the list and you're telling me that you bought everything???
How fucking rich are you??
You could say that I'm well off...
And I guess it's a new habit to spoil my friends
I hope you enjoy the stuff and please rest well, Ilya will probably call Marleau back later to have an actual conversation
And I swear that I won't be in the room that time 😭
Dani
It will always be a miracle to me how you can go from insanely sexually deranged to incredibly innocent within seconds, Jane...
Emma
Jane, you truly are one of a kind
Taylor
Note to self: Don't call Roz or Jane when I know they're definitely in the same room, if I don't want to be exposed to their exhibitionism kink
Taylor please 😭
Taylor
I don't see you denying it, buddy
...
No comment
Emma
👀👀
I love learning new things about my good friend Jane
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Boston's Darlings 💋
Alright
You have asked to receive updates
So here you go.
It's probably the biggest one you've been waiting for, too
Dani
Well hello there 👀
Emma
Ohhhh, this better be good 👀
Taylor
👀
Stella
👀
Mel
Did you traumatize someone else?
Depends on your definition for that, I guess?
Mel
Oh God, what did you two do now??
My Dad caught us
Emma
Oh fuck
Dani
Oh, Darling... Are you okay??
I really wasn't at first, because honestly how the fuck are you supposed to explain why the guy you're supposed to hate is:
At your cottage, even though you told your parents that you're doing a "Silent Retreat"
Half naked (we went swimming in the lake, get your head out of the gutter, Emma)
AND sticking his tongue down your throat while grabbing your ass
Taylor
Good God
Mel
Were you already out to your Dad?
Or your parents in general?
Nope
But I am now, I guess...
Stella
I'm so sorry that this happened to you
I know that you rather would've liked to have a proper plan 😭
Yeah, I would've preferred to plan that out more, but I'm also kind of glad that I got it over with finally?
I've been lying to my parents for so long, because I just didn't really know how to tell them...
Luckily, they're very supportive of my sexuality and even of Ilya
Which still surprises me, if I'm honest
Taylor
I'm so glad to hear that your folks are supportive of you and your relationship
There's honestly nothing worse than losing your parents because you're queer and they're bigoted idiots
I'm sorry, Taylor...
Taylor
Eh, it's fine. I have Craig's family now ❤️
But I don't want to make this about me and my shitty situation...
I'd much rather hear about how well it went for you :)
Okay then
I can't lie, it was really awkward at first. Like, how do you even start a conversation like that?
But after the initial uncomfortableness, it turned out to be really nice
We talked for hours and had lunch together, all 4 of us
And my parents are coming by the cottage tomorrow for dinner
My parents also exchanged numbers with Ilya
Emma
You better pay attention your phones then 🧍🏾♀️
Trust me, we will
But here's the announcement that I actually wanted to make:
We're officially together now 🎉
Also already got the first I love you's out of the way
Things are so great currently and I'm so fucking happy, you can't imagine
Dani
You're official???? Congrats Darling 🎉
Long live our new Head WAG ❤️
Emma
About damn time, after 7 years of "casual" fucking
I'm really happy for you both!! 🎉
Stella
Congratulations Jane!! And Roz, too. Of course 🎉
Mel
So proud of you for finally getting your shit together 🎉
Taylor
New boyfriend AND supportive parents?? You're living the dream
I'm so happy for you, truly ❤️
Thank you all so much ❤️
There's still so much to figure out for us, but I guess things finally feel a little less scary now...
My best friends still don't know, but I'll get to that soon, too
I hope....
Stella
I'm sure they'll be fine, too!! We're all crossing our fingers for you, Jane ❤️
Mel
^
Emma
^^
Taylor
^^^
Dani
^^^^
❤️❤️❤️
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BEST Metros Players 💪💪💪
Hayden
So, Shane.
It was great to see you again and I'm really glad that you're feeling better.
I was really fucking worried about you since your accident
Thank you both for visiting. It was great seeing you, too!
But It sounds like there's something else that you want to say
Hayden
There is indeed something else that I want to address
Oh?
Hayden
When you were in the bathroom, I saw a message pop up on your phone
From a group chat called "Boston's Darlings" or something like that
Care to explain?
Oh.
Nope :)
Hayden
Dude 😭
JJ
Wait what?
Capitaine, why would you be in that group chat?
I'm not answering any questions without my lawyer present.
Hayden
Do you know what kind of chat that is, JJ?
JJ
I do, but I'm a little confused about why Shane would be in it, if I'm honest
It's the WAGs group chat of the Boston Raiders
My cousin Stella is that chat, too.
Since she's dating one of the players
Hayden
THE FUCK??
SHANE HOLLANDER
What the FUCK are you doing in the Raiders' WAGs group chat???
I am excluding myself from this narrative
You are not getting any answers from me
Have a good day, gentlemen
Hayden
NO
SHANE
GET BACK HERE
SHANE
SHANE
SHANE HOLLANDER
Fuck, I hate it when he does that
But whatever...
What do you think this means, JJ?
JJ
Well, my first thought was that he found a way to infiltrate the chat to get new chirping material?
Maybe?
Hayden
Chirping material?
Seriously?
Shane doesn't chirp
I do sometimes
Get your facts right, Pike
Hayden
Sure, you do...
Tell us the real reason then??
I don't know if I'm ready for that kind of conversation yet
JJ
Capitaine, you can speak to us
We're your best friends
Hayden
What he said.
We're just confused...?
JJ
Wait Shane, are you maybe dating one of the players?
Hayden
What the fuck JJ??
How did you get to that conclusion??
JJ
I mean, he is in the Raiders' WAGs chat
Would only make sense?
Hayden
I guess???
Even though, I don't think Shane's gay...?
I'll play along.
Who do you think he would be dating though?
JJ
Maybe Connors?
Or Hammersmith, actually
He seems more like his type
Not that I know what kind of men he would be interested in...
If he was even interested in them in the first place?
This is just based on vibes
Hayden
Hmm, yeah
But, I could also see him with old man St-Simon
JJ
Or Carmichael
Hayden
Nahhhh, I don't see that at all
And besides, aren't they all in relationships already?
I don't see Shane as a homewrecker
JJ
Fair point. Marleau then?
He is single, as far as I know
No, he's not
He and his girlfriend got back together and she also just gave birth to his daughter like a week ago
Hayden
Oh, okay. Good for him.
Wait-
So, you ARE in the chat then??
That seems like WAGs chat intel
Shut up Hayden
Fuck, I should really learn when to keep my mouth shut
...
But okay, you know what
Fuck it
How the hell have you suggested every Raider, EXCEPT for the one I'm actually with??
Don't fucking piss me off, guys
JJ
Who did we forget?
Hayden
I thought we went through all of the ones that would make sense?
Wait...
Fucking hell
Don't tell me...
I knew you'd be assholes about this
That's why I didn't want to tell you
JJ
I'm a little lost here, mon ami
Who did we forget?
Hayden
We didn't mention Rozanov
It has to be him
JJ
Oh, I didn't even think of him
Hayden
Shane, are you dating Ilya fucking Rozanov??
Why are you asking, if you already know that you won't like the answer?
Hayden
Shane, please answer the question...
...
Fine.
Yes, I am.
He visited me over the summer, we're officially together and he's met my parents.
They approve of him, in case you care.
And he's also Boston Lily
He's ALWAYS been Boston Lily
JJ
He has met your parents already, mon ami??
That's a big step!!
Hayden
He has been Lily all along????
Oh okay, wow
So, you're.....?
Gay, yes.
Hayden
And Rozanov is....
Bi, yes.
Hayden
Oh
Yeah, that's cool
You have such a way with words, Hayd
Hayden
Well, what are you expecting me to say?
Yaaas Queen??
Slay??
Congrats on fucking your rival??
I don't know what the appropriate vocabulary would be in this situation
JJ
I can tell you with almost 100% certainty, it's none of that ❤️
Hayden
So helpful, thanks man
Ew. Okay actually, the first thing you said was perfect.
Compared to the other options, I guess...
Hayden
In my defense, I've never been in a situation where I actually had to think about a proper way to react to my best friend telling me he's gay and fucking his rival
Fair, I'll give you grace here
This really isn't how I wanted to tell you about this...
Hayden
Shane
Sorry, I know it's weird
JJ
It really isn't though, Capitaine
You love who you love
Nothing weird about it
Hayden
Yeah, I agree with JJ.
Even if the guy you're loving is apparently Ilya fucking Rozanov...
And seriously though, thank you for telling us and trusting us with a secret like that
Can't imagine it was easy
You didn't really give me a choice other than telling you, to be honest
At least I kind of got to confirm it you, before you found out from someone else
That's already an improvement
The only other person I was able to tell was Ilya
Though, that also seemed pointless, since we've been fucking for almost 7 years already at that point
JJ
We're very sorry for pressuring you, Capitaine
That really wasn't our intention...
It was meant to be in good fun
No, it's fine
I was already thinking about telling you about me being gay for a while now
Would've preferred to not tell you about Ilya yet, but that's fine too...
Hayden
"Ilya"???
Did you miss the part where I told you that he and I are official?
As in boyfriends???
Hayden
Shit. Sorry, this is so much information to take in
God, I have to start liking him now, don't I?
I would appreciate it
Because he's really not that bad
He's an asshole, of course. But a nice asshole?
If that makes any sense to you
Hayden
It really doesn't, but I'll take your word for it, I guess
JJ
So when do we get to meet him?
As your official boyfriend?
I don't know
I'll talk to him, maybe we can arrange something next time he's in Montreal?
If you're really serious about at least trying to like him...
Hayden
I can't promise that we'll be best pals instantly, but I promise that I'll be nice
If he has your trust and support, he'll have mine, too
JJ
Yes, exactly
I also promise that I'll try
And only ask a few intimate questions 👀
Careful what you wish for, JJ
Ilya's a chronic oversharer
Especially if the topic is sex
JJ
If that's true, I'm looking forward to meeting him already 👀
Hayden
Don't know if I'll ever be ready to hear raunchy details about your relationship and your sex life, but I'll keep an open mind.
This honestly went so much better than I thought it would
Thank you both
You at least wanting to try means a lot to me
Hayden
You don't have to thank us for being decent human beings
HANG ON
WAIT A FUCKING SECOND
Did you just say that you and Rozanov have been fucking for SEVEN YEARS??
Huh, I thought you were just ignoring that
But yes, we first got "involved" before our Rookie season
Summer before, to be exact
Hayden
Wow
JJ
So we never knew a version of you that hasn't been romantically involved with Rozanov in a way?
Yes, exactly
Hayden
And here I was assuming that you got together around this year's All-Stars
I feel really fucking stupid now
Funny. My dad thought the same, actually
I guess, we didn't really hold back that much, huh?
JJ
I mean the infamous smooch on your helmet that went viral all over social media wasn't exactly subtle, mon ami
I was surprised about it, too
Loved it, but definitely caught me off guard at the time
But now I have a printed out screenshot of that gif in my wallet
JJ
Awww 🥰
As you should, it was a very sweet moment
Hayden
That was actually sweet...
Sorry, I think this question is pretty unnecessary, considering what you already told us
But I need to know this for my own peace of mind
What is it?
Hayden
Is he good to you?
Like, ACTUALLY good?
He's the best
I actually couldn't dream of a better partner
Hayden
Really?
Really.
Hayden
Okay, good.
I'm glad to hear it, because you don't deserve anything less than the best.
And I mean, if he's going to meet my kids at some point, because of course he will since he's dating you, I need to be sure that he's not at all like his arguably pretty shitty reputation
I actually know for sure already that your kids will absolutely adore him
Hayden
Probably, yeah
But let me tell you, if any of my kids ask for a Rozanov jersery, I will throw a fit
You won't hear the end of it
I'm looking forward to it, then
And while I'm already sharing all my secrets, there's something else that I need to tell you both...
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Hayden
I've learned a lot of things about you and your future today.
A lot of things I never actually wanted to know.
Can't say that I'm understanding everything, but I respect your decisions and choices in partners.
I'm not that much of a dick, after all
But I just realized something else...
Oh God.
Should I be worried?
So, not only did you have me hear you getting head while I told you about my newborn daughter on the phone
Oh no
But, you got head by FUCKING ROZANOV while I told you about my newborn daughter on the phone???
...
Please just forget this ever happened
I don't know if I can, Shane.
I really don't know...
If it helps you, I got my revenge for that already
At the expense of Marleau
You were still pissed at him for hurting me, right?
It really doesn't help at all, but I appreciate the thought.
You could pay for my therapy instead?
Sounds like a good plan.
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Boston's Darlings 💋
Hey Girls, it's been a while since I've been active in this chat. I missed you all so much!!
Dani
A rare Jane sighting!!
Hello lovely, how are you? ❤️
Life has been so incredibly stressful lately that I wasn't really in the headspace to reply to any messages in here. Sorry about that.
But I'm here now and I have something very important to tell you.
I'm very sorry to announce this, but this is my official Goodbye to you all.
As I will be leaving the Raiders' WAGs chat.
Stella
Wait what?
Jane??
Dani
WHAT??
WHY??
Emma
WHAT
NO????
YOU'RE NOT GOING ANYWHERE
Taylor
Did something happen with Roz??
Mel
I thought everything is going great between you and Roz??
Everything's perfect between me and Ilya, I swear!
We're happier than ever, actually 💍
I just think that me staying in this chat now, would greatly increase the conflict of interest.
It's actually, arguably, a bigger conflict of interest than it's ever been before
Emma
What the fuck are you talking about?? 😭
Dani
There's never been any kind of conflict of interest, though? 🤔
Oh, but there was.
You'll understand in a second.
Dani
?
*shared a photo*
[The photo shows Shane, holding up a Hockey Jersey in the Boston Raiders colors. The name HOLLANDER and the number 24 printed on the back in bold letters. His face decorated with a bright smile.]
Surprise! 🎉
Stella
Ohhhh, that was such a dramatic way to announce this, Shane
Welcome to Boston!!! 🎉🎉
Mel
WHAT??
Dani
HUH??
Taylor
Welcome to Boston, I guess???
What the FUCK???
Emma
WAIT WHAT???
PAUSE
You've been Shane fucking Hollander the entire time???
AND OH MY GOD
YOU JOKED ABOUT FUCKING YOURSELF???
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Chapter End Notes
surprise boston shane at the end!!! yiipppeeeeee!!! (don't worry too much about the logistics here, because i certainly didn't either)
and don't mind me adding some supportive hayden and jj at the end, i needed it for my own peace of mind. they're idiots, but they're trying their best <3
Chapter 4: Bonus
Chapter Notes
*taps the mic* hello? is this thing on?
surpriseeeee...?
i honestly can't tell you why i decided to write another chapter for this fic. but i was in really shitty mood lately and really started missing these characters; specifically the wags from this fic.... so i wrote another chapter!! YAY!!!
i know that adding another chapter, while the fic is marked as complete is quite misleading, but well... this wasn't exactly planned...... and until today i didn't think that i'd actually finish it.........
anywayyyyy
i'm back with my bullshit and i hope you enjoy this special extra chapter ❤️
ps. when i post this, it's very late and i'm functioning on like 3 hours of sleep in the past 2 days, i honestly didn't have the energy to thoroughly proof read everything. if there are any mistakes, like typos etc. please just ignore them. i'll get around to fix them at a different time ❤️
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Boston's Darlings 💋
*shared a photo*
[The photo shows Shane, holding up a Hockey Jersey in the Boston Raiders colors. The name HOLLANDER and the number 24 printed on the back in bold letters. His face decorated with a bright smile.]
Surprise! 🎉
Stella
Ohhhh, that was such a dramatic way to announce this, Shane
Welcome to Boston!!! 🎉🎉
Mel
WHAT??
Dani
HUH??
Taylor
Welcome to Boston, I guess???
What the FUCK???
Emma
WAIT WHAT???
PAUSE
You've been Shane fucking Hollander the entire time???
AND OH MY GOD
YOU JOKED ABOUT FUCKING YOURSELF??? Oh yeah.
I guess, I did
I thought maybe you'll find it funny some day
Well, I definitely didn't think that it in the moment, because I lost my fucking mind about it
But yeah
Emma
My beautifully unhinged freak4freak bestie Jane has been Shane fucking Hollander the ENTIRE time??
I think I'll need a minute...
I'll be right back, folks
Oh, okay...
I'm so sorry for not telling you before today
I feel really bad for lying about my identity, but I'm sure you can understand now why I hesitated to tell you earlier
And now that I think about it, surprising you with this probably also wasn't the best idea
I just thought that I should rip off the band-aid, so to speak...
I should probably work on "how to properly reveal big secrets about yourself"
Obviously, I'm not really good at that
Sorry...
Stella
Shane, sweetie
That's not what Emma meant by that
And please stop apologizing, you've done absolutely nothing wrong
Taylor
She's probably trying to wrap her mind around knowing every single detail of your and Roz's sex life by taking a lap through the house or something
Because I just did the same lol
It's not every single detail, but okay
Yeah, that makes sense
I also don't really know why I told you so much
That's usually not my style
Taylor
Of course, it isn't
I actually mean it 🥲
I never really talk about myself or my relationships, or my love life with anyone
Not even with my best friends
And I also normally need to plan things out more...
Taylor
Oh-
Well, I guess you just felt comfortable with us from the start
I take that as a compliment if anything
I mean, I guess so?
Mel
I also have absolutely no problem with you being who you are
It's actually really cool
Because "Shane Hollander, the MLH Legend™" always seemed so unapproachable, but here you are
Sharing details about your sex life with your ex-rival, being a great friend who listens and gives great advice and being overall just such a joy to have around
Thank you for saying that, Mel
I really appreciate it
Mel
No need to thank me :)
I do have one issue, though
Oh.
What is it?
Mel
Has nothing to do with you being who you are, of course
But I have to remove my favorite potential name for my daughter now...
Dani
What does this have to with anything right now, girl? 😭
Mel
No because, hear me out
There's just no fucking way I can call my daughter Shayne now 😭
Dani
Oh 😂
Yeah, I get that
Wait-
You wanted to call your daughter Shayne??
Mel
Yeah 😭
It's the only name both Cliff and I really liked it, but not anymore 😔
I mean, you can still call her that?
Just because you know someone with the same name but different spelling, doesn't mean the name is off limits, does it?
Mel
The name became off limits the second you thought it was a good idea to suck your boyfriend's dick while he was on the phone with the father of said unnamed child, buddy.
Right.
In my defense, I didn't think that was a good idea when I did it, but anyway...
I get your point...
I'm very sorry about that...
But wait, I just realized
Your daughter still doesn't have a name??
It's been like what?
Almost 2 months??
Mel
Don't judge me, Hollander
It's been a really stressful couple of weeks 😭
And honestly, with how shit the search for names is going, our daughter might as well be named "Baby girl Marleau" 😭
Taylor
Has a ring to it
Mel
Don't
Emma
Okay, I'm back
Had to scream in my pillow for a second there
Ryan was very concerned and asked what's wrong, but I didn't tell him anything
Don't know how out you two are just yet
Oh yeah, thank you for not telling your husband yet
I'd actually like to ask all of you to keep this a secret from your men for a little bit longer
Ilya and I planning to come out to the team, as a couple, in the coming days
I'd appreciate your silence until then
Dani
Of course, sweetie!!
You don't have to ask us twice
What's said in the WAGs chat, stays in the WAGs chat
Unless we were given permission to do otherwise ❤️
Taylor
Now that I think about it, we should probably start using SAPs or something again
So that Shane feels included
Mel
Good idea, Taylor
Though, we probably should've already done that after we learned that our dear Jane was in fact a John
Or, well
A Shane
You don't have to change it
I don't mind being a WAG :)
But wait... "Again"?
Has it been SAPs before?
Taylor
Yeah, it was SAPs until I transitioned 2 years ago
We then changed it back to WAGs
Oh okay
Transitioned into what?
Mel
Boy 😭
What?
Emma
Sweetie, you're too gay for this
What do you mean?
Dani
Come on, girls
Be nice to Shane
His queer circle is very, VERY small
Basically non-existent
It's not his fault that he's clueless about this stuff
And don't forget he's also still a dumb hockey boy
Stella
Yeah, please don't cancel my favorite player over this 😔
He doesn't know better
Cancel me??
I'm so confused
Did I say something wrong?
If so, I'm very sorry...
Taylor
No, please don't worry.
We're just joking around!!
I never mentioned it in the time since you joined the chat, so there was no way for you to know
I'm trans :)
Male to female
Ohhhhh, that's cool :)
Is that common knowledge to everyone?
Wait, that sounded weird.
Sorry.
Forget I said that.
Taylor
You're good
And yes, it's common knowledge in this chat
And the team knows, too
No one else really has to know
Okay, good
The team is good?
No one's being a dick to you, right?
Taylor
Nope, they're all great
I mean, there was one incident with a player, but he's not in Boston anymore, so I don't care
Okay, that's good
Thank you for telling me :)
I'm still sorry for sounding insensitive or rude, I really didn't mean to
Taylor
You're so cute, Shane
Always worrying your cute little head
There's really no need to worry, though
And now that this whole talk is out of the way, we should probably let Emma ask her questions
I just know that's she's about to lose her mind if she doesn't get to ask them soon
Emma
You're so thoughtful, thank you girlie 🥹
I love you so much, Taylor!!!!
Because yes
I'm about to fucking EXPLODE
I assumed that there would be a lot of questions from you
So, I mentally prepared for this for weeks
Mel
Smart boy
Alright, I'm as ready as I can be
I think
What are your questions, Emma?
Emma
Okay so
First, you joked about fucking Shane Hollander
But later, you told us that you never actually fucked Shane Hollander
Was that your way of telling us that you've never masturbated in your life???
Because frankly, that would be fucking insane
Especially considering how much you have shared about your sex life with Roz (and others)
Mel
"(And others)" 😂
Never change, Em
Stella
Don't say that, or she'll take it to heart...
Emma
So rude
Anyway
Shane
Shane
Shane
SHANE
I need answers
NOW
Even the spamming of my name
You're really just like Ilya
But Emma
Girl
Be so for real
Emma
That's not answering my question, Hollander.
How is that even a fucking question??
Of course I have masturbated before??
What do you think Ilya and I do on our FaceTime calls??
Talk about the fucking weather??
Mel
Dude 💀
Emma
Thank God
I was worried you're actually a boring bitch
I can't believe you would actually accuse me of being a boring bitch
Fair, I am boring, I guess
Ilya tells me often enough
But I'm definitely NOT boring when it comes to sex
Fuck you very much for assuming otherwise
Taylor
Wow, now that struck a nerve
Mel
You really offended him with that question, Em
Emma
My bad
I'm so sorry, Shane
I also don't know how I could've assumed that you, my unhinged freak of a bestie, could be boring like that
I hope you can forgive me 😔
I'll try 😔
Though it technically doesn't even matter if I do or not, because I should probably leave the chat soon...
I've been procrastinating it for a while, if I'm honest
But it really feels like I'm overstaying my welcome...
I'll miss you a lot, but I just can't stay now that I'm a player for the team...
Dani
Oh darling, you seem to have misunderstood us before
You're NEVER leaving this chat
You're a WAG for life
Sorry, SAP for life*
Mel
Yeah, we don't give a fuck that you play for the Raiders now
You're still our Jane
And you're not going anywhere
Taylor
What they said
Also, you may be a player for the team now, but you're still a SAP all the same?
Since you're dating a player on this team
Don't see a reason why you shouldn't be "allowed" to stay here
Stella
Shane, you can't leave me alone with these Americans
You promised me that us Canadians are sticking together
Breaking a promise like that isn't very kind 💔
Emma
Don't you dare leave this chat, Hollander
I've already been writing down new Never Have I Ever questions, now that I know who you are
Do NOT deny me the answers to these
⋆˙⟡
Lily 🌷🩷
you are frowning at your phone
is everything ok?
You know that you could just talk to me, right?
i tried, but you did not react
too invested in your phone
Oh.
Sorry.
you ok?
Yeah
I think
Actually, I don't know
The girls are trying to convince me to stay in the WAGs chat
Sorry, it's SAPs chat now
Apparently they're ready to change the name, just to keep me there
i fail to see a problem...?
why do you want to leave?
I'm a Raider now
I don't belong in the Raiders' SAPs chat
of course you do
you belong there because you are dating me
the captain of the raiders
which technically even makes you the head sap
you cannot abandon your responsibilities, hollander
You're not making it better for me right now
Do you think they're expecting me to actually do head SAP stuff now??
I don't know if I have time for that
God, I'm going to disappoint them, aren't I??
Another reason to leave the chat, honestly
i was not serious
only a spouse can be the head sap anyway
also do not know if dani would actually give up her post
and we are not married
Yet
yes, "yet" 👀
so do not worry your pretty head
and please do not leave the chat
But why shouldn't I?
I really shouldn't be there
who says that?
official wag / sap group chat rulebook that does not exist?
or one of the girls?
No, of course not
They don't want me to leave
then i do not see the issue
you deserve to be there
not just because you are a sap
but also because it is good for you
and they are incredible friends
and you deserve to have a space where you can just be yourself, with people you trust
the ladies of my teammates are perfect for that
sorry, OUR* teammates of course 🥰😍
they love and care about you
just like you love and care about them
Hmm... I mean, yeah.
I guess, it's nice to have a space like that...
you should at least think about it more
not jump to any conclusions, yes?
especially when they are saying that you should stay
they would not say that if they would not want you there
You're right...
always am
But does that mean, you don't want to be added to the chat?
what?
why should i be added?
Now that I play for the Raiders, you're a SAP, too
Technically speaking, I mean
Since you're also dating a player
hmm true
but no thanks
i do not want to be added
What?
Why not?
I kind of expected you to jump at the first opportunity to be added
i get that and i think it would be a lot of fun
especially because emma and i are basically twins in attitude
but the saps chat is your safe space that i should not infiltrate
i do not want to intrude
You could never be intruding, though?
I love to have you around wherever
i know
but no shane, is really ok
i do not need to be added to the saps chat
But when you know that you're not intruding, why don't you want to be added?
You have a right to be there, the same as me
I guess
technically i do, yes
but this group chat is the only space related to the team where you can talk about me without me being there
when you want to gush about me, complain about me or talk to emma about the fantastic sex we had
is something that i do not need to be around for
Okay
But please let me know the second you change your mind and I'll have you added ❤️
yes of course
and now before i can let you get back to the girls
come over here and gimme kiss 😙
⋆˙⟡
Boston's Darlings 💋
Taylor
He disappeared again
Emma
SHANE
We're not done talking to you!!!
Mel
SHANE
Stella
Shane!!!
Dani
SHANE
Emma
SHANE
SHANE
SHANE
SHANE
Just because we're not letting you leave, doesn't mean you get to ghost us!!
Mel
SHANE
SHANE
Taylor
SHANE
SHANE
SHANE
Dani
SHANE
SHANE
Stella
Shane!!!!!!
Hi yes, sorry
I'm here
Didn't mean to just disappear on you
Just had to do a debrief with Ilya
Emma
And you're already back?
Seems like a new record
You're not usually this quick
What?
Emma
Usually when you disappear to have sex with Roz, you're gone for at least 30 minutes
Dani
Girl 💀
Emma
What????
I'm not wrong
Oh, that's what you meant
Yeah no
We only made out a bit
But we actually talked about what you all have said
About not wanting me to leave this chat
Apparently I was frowning at my phone and Ilya got concerned
Mel
Was he worried that we're being assholes to you or something??
If he did, he didn't mention it
But he tried to convince me to stay
Dani
Was he successful? 👀
Emma
You better say yes to that, Hollander
I know where Roz lives
And therefore also where you live
I WILL HUNT YOU DOWN IF I HAVE TO
Dani
I'll be right behind her
Taylor
Same
No hunting down of my person necessary
I'm not going anywhere
Stella
Yay!!! ❤️
Emma
Thank fuck
I was really not ready to let you go, bestie
Dani
Very happy to hear it, Shane!!
You're always welcome here ❤️
Taylor
Good.
Ominous reaction...
Taylor
I know
It absolutely was meant that way ❤️
Alright?
Mel
Sorry, had to check little Baby Girl Marleau (first name still pending) real quick
But I'm also glad to hear that you're sticking around, Shane :))
:))
Dani
Okay, now that this is settled
I'll ask the next thing
Are we adding Roz?
Mel
Good question
Technically he's a SAP, too
I personally wouldn't mind if we add him, but also wouldn't mind if we don't
I'll leave up to you to decide
Emma
I also don't mind either way
If you can handle more than one of me, that is
Dani
That's why I ask
Because I don't know if we can
Emma
So rude to me for no reason :(
Mel
It's not for "no reason", baby
And you know it
Emma
Can't even be mad because I love it when you call me baby, Mel 😏
Mel
❤️
Taylor
You truly are the Marley to Emma's Roz
Emma
Fuck yeah she is 😏
Taylor
Okay, but about the adding Roz thing
At the risk of sounding like a bitch, I vote no, because we don't need any more stinky hockey boys in here
No offense, Shane.
But one is really enough.
Absolutely no offense taken
I totally understand
And I actually talked to Ilya about this already
He said that he doesn't want to join, even if he was offered to be added
Emma
Really?
Yeah, he said that he doesn't want to "infiltrate my safe space"
Even though I told him that he wouldn't be intruding or well, infiltrating anything
Because I love having him around, obviously
But yeah
Stella
Aww!!
That's so thoughtful of him!!
It would've been okay with me either way, but that's so sweet
Mel
He probably also said that because the team's group chat can be a lot
Gives you the room to debrief with us whenever you want
Yeah...
Expect to get a lot of overwhelmed rambling from me in the next few weeks
Because while I've only met the team once since moving here, I can already said that "a lot" is quite the understatement
But I'm sure it'll all work out
Taylor
Do you have doubts?
Nope
No doubts
All good
Taylor
Shane.
...
Fine, there's some thoughts...
Not necessarily doubts, though
It's just that the Raiders are very different to other teams I've experienced before
Especially when I compare them to the Metros
And I don't know if I really fit in
If that makes sense
I don't know
I'm just a little anxious about it
Ignore me
Dani
I totally get what you mean
The boys can be very much stereotypical jocks
Emma
Dumb of ass, but big of heart
And they're all very loud
Most of the time, at least
Mel
All of them
Except for your Ryan, of course
Emma
Yeah!!
My quiet, yet darling nerd of a husband is the exception
He's keeping them in check most of the time
Because he's just a little guy for real 🥰
Mel
"Just a little guy"
The man is 6'5 btw 🧍🏻♀️
Emma
I said what I said
He's my baby ❤️
Taylor
Your baby, who is the complete opposite of you, Emma
I noticed that, too
Ryan's not at all what I expected
Knowing Emma, that is
Mel
Well, Emma is Rozzy's twin
That would make Ryan your twin, Shane
I think you guys will actually get along great if that's the case
Or you'll absolutely hate each other
One of the two
I'm hoping for the former then
Emma
Yeah same actually
Can't have my bestie and my husband hate each other...
You better put in the effort, Hollander
(I'll tell Ryan the same thing, don't worry)
I'll try my best...
Emma
But, oh my fucking God
Mel, you're so right
Ryan and I literally are the heterosexual version of Hollanov
What the fuck is a "Hollanov" now??
Taylor
It's your and Roz's ship name online
Go with the times, Hollander
Right.
Because I totally know what that means.
Emma
Essentially
People on the internet want you and Roz to fuck
Which we already do...?
Emma
Yeah duh
But the people online don't know that
Oh yeah
Emma
They look at you guys and your silly little rivalry
Think it would be hot if you guys kissed and base their entire online personality on that
And I gotta say, you gotta respect the hustle
Some of these people are fucking detectives
Dani
If only they knew what we know
Right, okay.
Is that a common thing, though?
Like, do many people online "ship" us?
Mel
I think so?
It's all in good fun, though
I don't think that they actually expect you guys to be together
Emma
They'll be fucking insufferable if you ever publicly come out
Which honestly they deserve for staying true to their delusions that aren't actually delusions
Mel
Yeah, but I see that as a good thing
When you plan to come out, you already have a huge community ready to defend you if necessary
I mean, more people ship you and Roz than for example you and Hayden Pike
You guys will have an entire army ready to fight for you
I'm gonna try to be optimistic about this
And not completely lose my mind
For my own sanity
And Ilya's, too
Because if I do think about this more, I will make this his problem more than my own
BUT WAIT WHAT???
PEOPLE WANT ME AND HAYDEN TO KISS???
Taylor
And fuck, too
Preferably
Ew
Gross
Emma
Okay homophobic 💔
I expected better from you, Shane.
Shut up Emma.
.✦ ݁˖
Boston's Darlings 💋
Emma
Alright
It's been a few days since Shane told us who he is
And I can't believe it
Like ACTUALLY can't believe it
But there's something else I need to address...
Something not related to their sex life for once, if you can believe it
Stella
What?
Are you dying?
Emma
Ha. Ha. Very funny.
But no, I'm simply being the perceptive one for once
(We ignore that it took me a few days to notice this, okay?)
Because no one here mentioned it yet 👀
Dani
What do you mean?
Did we seriously miss something AGAIN??
Emma
Maybe, or maybe not?
But remember when we asked whether everything is okay between Roz and him?
Shane said that they're happier than ever
Dani
Yeah so?
That's a good thing, no?
Emma
Oh, it's definitely a good thing
And I'm very happy for them
BUT
His exact message said: "We're happier than ever, actually 💍"
Notice something there???
💍💍💍💍💍💍
What does that emoji mean, Hollander?????
Is there something you want to tell us maybe????
Dani
OH MY GOD??
WHAT??
How do we keep missing this stuff???
Mel
Shane??
Are you guys engaged??
Stella
If yes, he didn't tell me
Which would make me upset 😔
Taylor
Hollander!!
Talk to us!!
@Shane
Emma
Get your ass into the chat NOW
@Shane
Dani
@Shane
It's time to speak up!!
Mel
@Shane
Hurry the fuck up and get here
I need to feed my daughter but don't want to miss the announcement
Stella
@Shane !!!!!
Oh hi everyone :)
Beautiful day today, isn't it?
Emma
Don't you fucking dare deflect, Hollander
TALK
Well...
Emma
👀
Taylor
👀
Stella
👀
Mel
👀
Dani
👀
That's kinda the thing
We aren't engaged yet
Emma
BOOOOOOOOO
You whore
Taylor
Not the fake news...
Dani
I'm actually disappointed to hear that...
I was already dusting off my wedding planner and everything
Let me finish before you start judging me, damn...
We aren't engaged yet
BUT
I think we're on our way there?
Ilya talked a lot about marriage lately
Specifically on the weekend I moved into his house, he couldn't shut up about it
Which obviously made me very happy to hear
Because I maybe have already picked out a ring 👀
So Dani, definitely get the planner ready
We'll need it at some point
Dani
It's gonna be the wedding of the century
One that no one will ever be able to forget
TRUST
I'm putting all of my faith in you and your planning genius
Well, not my entire faith
I can be very judgmental and particular about stuff
So yeah...
Dani
Oh honey, I plan weddings for a living
There's literally nothing I haven't seen or experienced before
But I'm already mentally preparing myself for you to enter your groomzilla mode
Don't even worry about it, darling 🙂↕️
Perfect ❤️
Emma
!!!
HELL YEAH
New team, new city AND a husband??
You're actually fucking thriving
Right??
I mean, I obviously haven't asked him yet
But I'm just over here already imagining the "we just got engaged" sex
And it's getting me hyped up
Mel
Damn Shaney
Get it, I guess 👀
Emma
IT'S THE BEST
TRUST ME
Only to be topped by the first time fucking as married people
Top 3 best experiences of my life
Looking forward to it 👀
Stella
I'm very excited for you and definitely looking forward to helping you plan the proposal, and later the wedding, if needed
BUT I swear to God, if you get engaged before me, I'll actually blow a blood vessel
And of course I know that you guys are technically already "something" for over 7 years, BUT you only got officially together a few weeks ago and you're already talking about marriage???
I'm already with Vic for YEARS and he hasn't even hinted something yet
Come on, man 😭😭
Do you want me to kick your boyfriend's ass?
Because I will
Stella
No need for violence, but PLEASE tell him to propose to me finally
I JUST WANT TO BE A BRIDE 😭
Is that too much to ask for??
Mel
If you ask Vic, apparently so
Stella
Not cool, Melanie.
Not cool.
Mel
Sorry 😬
Emma
Love how you're asking your past crush to make sure your man proposes to you
Stella
You're actually never going to let this go, are you?
Emma
I already wasn't planning on letting it go before, but with the info we have now, I'll NEVER let you live this down
Stella
Great...
But seriously
Stella, I know you've already been waiting for a while to get proposed to and while Ilya and I "only" got officially together a few weeks ago, we already wasted so much fucking time over the past years
The times we couldn't see each other
The times we had to pretend to hate each other, despite only wanting to be close to each other
The sneaking around and the hiding for over 7 years
All of this shit will finally be a thing of the past soon
Because now I moved from Canada to the US
Something that I never wanted to do. Ever.
I'm even further away from my parents now...
And I left the team that drafted me, even though it was my plan for my number to be retired in the Bell Center after having played for Montreal my entire career
I completely uplifted my whole life to be closer to him
To be with him
I chose him over everything else in my life
Even Hockey, which has always been my top priority
So obviously the only next logical step is asking him to marry me
I'm well aware that we're rushing into this
But I just don't want to wait anymore
Taylor
I just teared up
What the fuck
Emma
SHANE!!
THAT WAS BEAUTIFUL!!
Because fuck yeah, let's stop wasting time!!!
Make that man your husband!!!
I will!!
Stella
I'm so sorry, Shane
I didn't mean to come across as cynical or something like that and should've thought about your and Roz's history before complaining
I'm so incredibly proud of you for choosing love
And I'm very excited for you to start this new chapter of your life with your boyfriend, soon-to-be fiancé, by your side ❤️
You're all good, I swear
You didn't come across that way at all
I just wanted to clarify the reasons for my decision, because it was important for me to say
And Stella, I will make sure that you'll also become a bride at some point in the near future
I'll talk to St-Simon if I get the chance and plant the idea in his head
I got Mel and Marleau back together
I can literally do everything
Stella
❤️❤️❤️
Emma
Love the attitude
Because hell yeah, my favorite little freak can really do everything!!
.✦ ݁˖
Boston's Darlings 💋
Mel
Sophia
Dani
Ohh, I like it
Emma
Nah
I know two absolute bitches who are called Sophia
I hate them with a burning passion
They ruined the name for me
And since I don't want to hate little Baby Girl Marleau (first name still pending)
I vote FUCK NO
Taylor
You've said that about every single name so far, girl
How do you hate so many people??
Emma
I have been wronged many times in my life
Stella
Which will only make it more difficult for Mel and Marleau to finally find a name
Mel
I actually really appreciate her brutal honesty
Can't have my daughter be named after some bitch that wronged my best friend
Emma
You fucking get it!!!
Mel
Okay, so not Sophia
How about Lucy?
Emma
Wayyyyyy too basic
Mel
Right.
Elizabeth?
Emma
Did you give birth to a 90 year old grandma?
PASS
Mel
Evelyn?
Emma
See my answer above
Mel
Hmm...
Dani
Damn Emma 😭
Hey girls :)
Finally got out of practice
What are you up to?
Mel
Hi Shane!
We're currently brainstorming names, so that my daughter doesn't remain nameless for any longer
I think they're trying to help me, but the search is not going well
Dani
An understatement honestly
Taylor
Yeah, this is a nightmare
Mel
Well, we were set on calling her Shayne
But we're not doing that anymore, for reasons we all know about...
Very sorry about that
Mel
Yeah, yeah
Keep telling yourself that
We both know it's not true 😔
Well...
Maybe I can help, too?
Is there like a top 5 already or something?
Mel
Nah, I'm just throwing names into the chat that I like the sound of
Hoping that maybe no one here has any sort of association or beef with it
And then choose based on that
And despite appreciating her honesty, Emma's been making it difficult to pick something because apparently the entire female population hates her
Emma
You can just call her Emma?
It's a very cute name and an absolute classic
In my totally not biased opinion 😇
Mel
You fucking wish, girl
Emma
Yeah, I do
That's the point 😔
Right
Got it
What are some other names you have in mind?
Mel
Okay so, I actually only have one more for now
This name has been on my mind for a while already
And I think I really like it
So please don't have any negative feelings towards it, Em 😭
Emma
No promises
What is it?
Mel
Lily
Stella
Oh!
I really like this one ❤️
Dani
Same here!!
I love flower related names and this one is really cute!!
Taylor
I also really like it
Short, sweet and no weird or complicated spelling
Seems like a winner to me
Mel
Okay, that's the best response we've had so far...
Emma
What's your verdict?
Emma
Went through the library of names in my mind, of the people who have wronged me before
And Lily is not on it
The name is officially Emma approved 🙂↕️
Stella
Oh my God
I actually never thought we'd see the day
Mel
Yeah same here
But Shane's too quiet...
And it will stay that way
Mel
Don't tell me you have history with someone named Lily...
No comment.
Mel
Shane.
You really don't want to know
Just pick the name and be happy
Ignore my opinion
I am a man, I deserve to be silenced sometimes
Because let's be honest, do you really need a man's opinion on this?
We should be a matriarchy, men have oppressed women for long enough etc. etc.
Mel
Shane Hollander.
...
I have Ilya saved as "Lily" in my phone.
I'm sorry.
Mel
OH FOR FUCKS SAKE 😭
I told you that you don't want to know
Emma
Great
So Lily's is also out of the question now...
Back to square one we go
Thanks a lot, Shane 🙄
I said that she should ignore me...
And Mel, you can still call your daughter Lily
Mel
No, I can't
Like, I acutally can't
Because I'm NOT naming my child after Ilya
Or well, sort of after him
You know what I mean
He'd love it, though
Mel
And that's the issue
I'll never hear the end of it
That sounds about right
I'm very sorry 😬
Dani
Back to the whiteboard, I guess...
I could suggest a name that I definitely don't have any association with
Maybe that could help?
Mel
I mean, I'm desperate at this point
Let's hear it 👀
Alright so
This suggestion comes to you from my list of names for Ilya's and my potential future children
It's one of my absolute favorites that I'm willing to give to you
As a sort of peace offering, if you will
For not just ruining one, but two names that you really liked
Taylor
Oh so, it's that serious?
Dani
You already have a list?? 🥹
Of course, I already have a list
I started it in like 2010, but yeah
It's actually that serious
Dani
That's SO cute!!!!
Mel
I'm intrigued 👀
How about Madeline?
I think it sounds pretty nice
Has good nickname options, too
And I like the alliteration with Marleau's last name
But that last reason is personal preference
Taylor
I don't know what name I expected
But it certainly wasn't this one
I really that name
No history with that name from my side!
Has my vote
Dani
I LOVE that name so much
And Mel's last name also starts with M, so it will be an alliteration either way
Which I love as well 👀
Has my vote, too!!
Stella
Another vote for yes from me!!
It's a beautiful name
And she absolutely looks like a Madeline, if you ask me
Emma
Surprisingly, I don't know anyone named Madeline or Maddy / Maddie / Madi
So, I approve as well 🫡
That seems promising so far
Mel?
Your verdict?
Mel
Okay so
👀
Emma
👀
Dani
👀
Taylor
👀
Stella
👀
Mel
I read the name out loud a few times to get feel for it
Baby Girl Marleau's face also lit up every time I said it
Then Cliff walked in, heard me and said that he really likes it, too
Is that a good sign? 👀
Mel
Absolutely
My final verdict is that we have a fucking name, bitches
Emma
HOLY SHIT
FUCK YES!!! 🎉
Dani
OMG!!
Baby Girl Marleau finally has a name!! 🎉
Stella
YES!!! 🎉
First name no longer pending 🥹
Taylor
Seriously??
It's the one??
Mel
It's the fucking one!!!
Taylor
Hell yeah!! 🎉
Sure was about fucking time...
Mel
Shane, where have you been like 2 months ago??
This fucking headache could've been cured so quickly
Well, better late than never?
I'm really glad that you like the name :)
And I hope this also maybe makes up for the phone call...?
Mel
The phone call was already basically forgiven and forgotten before
But even more so now
I seriously can't thank you enough ❤️
❤️
⋆˙⟡
BEST metros players 💪💪 & their emotional support raider 💪
Hayden
I don't think I'll ever actually get used to that group name
Or, the fact that this is our reality now
JJ
Okay, dramatic much
Hayden
Shut up, JJ.
Well, it's not something I can change anymore
Not that I would want to change anything
But you know
JJ
How has Boston been treating you so far, Capitaine?
JJ, I'm not your Captain anymore
I also won't be the Captain for the Raiders
And honestly, thank fuck for that
JJ
You will remain Capitaine in my heart forever
Oh Capitaine, my Capitaine and so on
Sure
So, Boston has actually been fine so far
The team is very different, but good different
I'd say
I think it's still a little too early to form a final opinion on that
Hayden
Pre-season practices going well then?
Yeah!
Ilya's running pre-season practice like a fucking drill sergeant, though
Says that they need to improve a lot to be able to keep up with me...
Don't know how to feel about that, if I'm honest
But so far there doesn't seem to be any resentment caused because of it
So that's good
Hayden
Okay, so what I'm hearing from that is that the Raiders will get even more annoying to play against.
Got it.
I mean that was to be expected, no?
Especially with me playing for them now
Some of the guys also made it their mission to teach me how to fight
As if I need any help with that
JJ
In their defense, they have never seen you fight
The one heated argument you had with Hunter a few years ago doesn't really count as a fight
Fair
But they don't really seem to understand that just because I never get into fights, doesn't mean that I can't fight
Hayden
They'll learn that soon enough, I think…
Boston vs Montreal is one of the first games next season
They probably thought the sooner, the better...
By the way
Speaking of the team
Have the Metros said anything about me leaving?
JJ
I don't think that you actually want to know, mon ami
Oh.
Hayden
I'll be blunt with you
They're being absolute fucking assholes
Calling you the enemy, a traitor and some more… unsavory things that I'd rather not repeat
It's fucking stupid
Great.
JJ
But please don't take any of that to heart
They are just mad, because they don't know the full story
Which doesn't make their behaviour any better, of course
They are still assholes
But you left because you wanted to choose your own happiness
And that's all that matters
Hayden
Yeah, fuck them
Your happiness is more important than the opinions of some fuck ass knucklehead hockey players
Well, we'll see if I made the right decision about coming here
The Raiders still don't know that Ilya and I are together
JJ
You have not told them yet?
No
With the move and pre-season practice, training camps etc. starting up, it didn't come up just yet
But to be fair, I've also been procrastinating telling them in general
Hayden
Are you worried that they'll have a problem with it?
I thought they were good about Rozanov being bi?
They are good about it
Supportive as they can be, actually
And they also know that Ilya's "Montreal Jane" is a man
They just don't know who said Jane is
JJ
Yet
Yeah, yet
We're planning to tell them soon
And while I know that they probably won't care, I'm still worried
But it'll be fine
That's what I'm telling myself at least
JJ
Very good attitude, Capitaine!!
Because yes, it WILL be fine!!
Hayden
And if there should be an issue with any of them, I'm sure that Rozanov will take care of it no problem
Sounds like you like him after all
Hayden
...
I guess, he's not that bad
But honestly my opinion on his person doesn't matter at all
He's good to you, that's all I care about
And it's also all that matters really
JJ
Hayden has been getting weekly text updates from Roz since you moved
They're on their way to become besties
Seriously?
Hayden
I wouldn't go that far
But regular friends
Maybe
At some point in the far future
That works for me
Thanks guys
I'll keep you updated :)
.✦ ݁˖
Lily 🌷🩷
So
I've been thinking
dangerous
what have you been thinking about, любимый?
I've been brainstorming ways to tell the team about our relationship
Because I really want to tell them before the season officially starts
because you do not want them to be confused when they hear sex noises from our shared hotel room on roadies?
very smart decision
i think we should do it soon, too
That's obviously not the only reason why I want to tell them
but it is one of your reasons, yes?
hollander, i did not know you have it in you
First, that's a lie and you know it.
You absolutely knew that already.
And secondly, Shut up.
make me 😛
Later.
👀👀👀
Anyway
I came to the realization that I simply think too much
And worry too much, too
Making up catastrophic scenarios in my mind and so on
And it pisses me off
So, I thought it would be a good idea to just "get it over with"
For a lack of a better way to say it
you know me
i also always prefer a lesser complicated approach to life
so what was your idea?
We'll just drop it randomly
In the middle of a conversation
That approach has worked well for me so far
i like it
but it will derail whatever conversation is going on
I know
But that's fine for me
I just want them to know finally
ok
i like it
we will make the dumb boys lose their minds 👀
i am very excited 👀
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Raider? I hardly know her
Marleau
OKAY ASSHOLES
EVERYONE GATHER AROUND
I HAVE BIG NEWS TO SHARE
Carmichael
Here
But are the caps really necessary for your announcement?
Marleau
Of course they are necessary, Carmy
They ALWAYS are
It's how I show my ENTHUSIASM for the situation
Obviously
Carmichael
Right
Marleau
Yes, right
SO
🗣️ ROLL CALL!!!!!
🗣️ GET YOUR ASSES HERE!!!!
St-Simon
Here!
Rozanov
always here when the sexiest man alive needs me to be
primed and ready for you, baby 💦💦💦
Marleau
Oh fuck yes 💦💦💦
Love you so much, man!!!
Hi
I'm also here
Hammersmith
Here
Connors
Here too
Rozanov
you are all so boring
no one is matching marleys vibe like me
hollander is excused because he is new
everyone else is a boring loser
Connors
You don't even know what he's going to tell us??
How is there a vibe to match??
Rozanov
BORING
look at his messages
says he has BIG NEWS to share
what else do you need to know?
you need an invitation letter served on a silver platter?
Connors
To be fair, I didn't read any of his previous messages
I just saw that he asked for a roll call
But whatever
What's your news, Marleau?
Marleau
I've already accepted that no one will ever be able to truly match my vibe aside from my baby boy Rozzy
It's fine, because his beautiful, juicy ass is all I'll ever need in my life 💦💦💦
Rozanov
😛😛😛
Marleau
So, ANYWAY
About my news now
After almost 2 long months I am happy to finally announce that:
MY PERFECT LITTLE DAUGHTER FINALLY HAS A FUCKING NAME
Rozanov
my darling goddaughter has a name!!! 🎉🎉
EVERYONE CHEER 🔪🔪
Connors
🎉🎉
Carmichael
🎉🎉
St-Simon
🎉🎉
🎉🎉
Hammersmith
🎉🎉
What name did you end up choosing?
Marleau
Madeline 🤩
Hammersmith
Oh, that's very pretty
Fits her well, I'd say
Good choice
Marleau
I unfortunately can't take any credit for the name
And neither can Mel, actually
Because apparently Rozzy's very own boyfriend was the one who suggested it
Rozanov
oh?
did he now?
i did not know that 👀
Marleau
Came from his list of names for your potential future children, too 👀
He took this very seriously, according to Mel
Connors
Holy shit??
Didn't know you guys were that serious already, Cap 👀
A list with Baby names?? 👀
That seems like a big step
Rozanov
my jane loves to be organized about everything
has many, many, many, many, MANY lists
so it does not surprise me that he already has a list like that
St-Simon
It's really sweet of your boyfriend to help them out by finding the perfect name for their daughter
But speaking of names
How come we don't even know his name yet?
Connors
For real
I doubt your mysterious boyfriend's name is actually "Jane"
Marleau
Who fucking cares what his real name is?
I just know that if I ever get to meet him, he'll get a FAT AND WET smooch on the forehead for his help
Do what you must
Because honestly, I'd take a kiss on the forehead from you over a broken collarbone any day
Marleau
Alright bet
I'll be sure to make it a good one 💦
Rozanov
watch yourself marley 🔪
Marleau
Don't get territorial on me now, handsome 💦
He's still your boy
WAIT
Carmichael
PAUSE
WHAT??
Hammersmith
HUH???
Connors
HANG ON A FUCKING SECOND
St-Simon
What the hell??
Rozanov
what is now?
you stupid boys are always so cryptic with your freak outs
what is anyone supposed to get from that?
Connors
Don't fucking even right now, Roz
You know EXACTLY what we're referring to
Rozanov
i do not know what you mean?
I also don't see a reason for the confusion?
I mean, you were asking what Jane's real name is
And I gave you an answer
It's Shane
Because it's me :)
Connors
Are you guys dead ass??
You're not fucking with us??
Nope, we're serious
Rozanov
as serious as we can be
also no one wants to fuck with you connors
Connors
Taylor would beg to differ that statement, buddy
Would she, though?
Would she really?
Connors
...
WOW
That was unnecessary 😔
Hammersmith
Hollzy's going straight for the throat
Now that's Cap's boy alright
Connors
Insults aside...
LEGENDARY PULL CAP!!
Shane fucking Hollander puts up with your ass on a daily basis??
Holy shit
Rozanov
he does not just put up with my ass
and my dick 😈
on a daily basis
Ilya.
Rozanov
sorry, cолнышко
(i am not sorry 😈)
i wanted to add that he also moved countries for me
just saying
Carmichael
Wait so
Hollzy, you actually uplifted your entire life, your entire fucking career, to be with Cap?
Of course, I did
I love him
More than anything
And I mean, he already gave up ever being able to return to his home country just to be with me
This is the least I could've done to show him how serious I am about our relationship
Rozanov
this was still a huge sacrifice from you
one that i will cherish forever
мой веснушчатый красавец
я тебя люблю ❤️
Я тоже тебя люблю ❤️
St-Simon
That was probably the cutest thing I've ever read
What the hell
Hammersmith
Hollzy, you learned Russian for Cap?
I'm still learning
Only know a few phrases here and there
But I'm working on it
Rozanov
he already knows the most useful phrases of course 💦
Ilya.
Behave.
Rozanov
i will try
...maybe 😈
Connors
So, what I'm hearing is that if Roz would've gotten his shit together sooner, we could've had you on the team YEARS ago already???
It wasn't just Ilya who needed to get his shit together, but yeah
You could look at it like that
Marleau
But don't forget that there was the time where our dear Hollzy dated Rose Landry
And it completely fucked up Rozzy
Carmichael
Oh fuck, true
I completely forgot about that
So that was the reason for your shit mood last winter, Cap??
Rozanov
yes
but is fine now
as you can tell
Carmichael
I'm honestly fucking happy to hear that
It was scary to see you so down
I really prefer this down bad version of you
Connors
OH MY FUCKING GOD
AND I WAS THE ONE TO TELL YOU THAT THEY'RE DATING
How the fuck am I still alive at this point????
Rozanov
because i like taylor
is the only reason
Connors
And thank fuck for that 😀
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Lily 🌷🩷
Well, that went a lot better than expected
i told you that they are good boys
very stupid boys
but they have good hearts
they have all texted me that they are impressed that "someone like me" was able to pull "someone like you"
not sure what they mean by that exactly...
and i have to say i was not expecting you to tell them like that
I said that we should just drop it in the middle of the conversation
So I did
At least they noticed immediately
The girls probably would've taken a few days to address it
Which makes the "stupid boys" more perceptive than their wives and girlfriends
Don't tell them I said that, though
lips are sealed
cannot ruin your reputation with the girls before i make you head sap 👀
Oh, you want to make me the head SAP then?
of course
i would want nothing more
We really came a long way, didn't we?
From "casually" hooking up for years
To getting more serious, but you refusing to come to the cottage
To now officially dating and living together
and playing for the same team ❤️
do not forget
I could never forget that
It's one of the best things about all of this ❤️
❤️
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Boston's Darlings 💋
Girls
I have an update for you
Well, maybe
If you haven't already heard from your partners, that is
Dani
Brad hasn't told me anything 👀
Emma
Ryan hasn't either
If you tell me that my husband is being useless and not telling me about potential gossip
I WILL CRASH OUT
Mel
Cliff also hasn't said anything
But in his defense
Madeline and I aren't even home
You know Madeline?
That's my daughter 🤩
Dani
Hell yeah, girl!!!
Use the hell out of that name!!!
Taylor
I think I already know what you're going to tell us, Shane
Because Craig just screamed "WHAT THE FUCK" at his phone, but refused to elaborate further
Emma
👀
Dani
👀
Mel
👀
Ilya and I just told the guys about our relationship :)
And they're all being good about it
I'm very relieved
Stella
Oh.
Now Vic's text makes more sense...
Mel
What did he text you?
Stella
"We can NEVER talk about the Jersey thing EVER again. Cap's gonna kill me if he should ever find out."
Don't mind me, I'll throw myself off of a bridge now
Emma
And Vic will be right behind you apparently
Stella
Yup
Anyway!
Congrats on coming out to the team, Shane!!
Dani
Yes!! Congratulations to you two!!
I'm very proud of you ❤️
Emma
Of course, if anyone should ever say anything stupid, let us know
We'll deal with them ❤️
But before having to worry about that, I also want to tell you that I'm super proud of you!!!!
I know it probably wasn't easy for you, since you love to overthink everything
And I just konw that you were catastrophizing the SHIT out of this scenario
But you did it and none of your fears came true!!! ❤️
Now you and Roz are one step closer to being fully out and proud ❤️
Taylor
Didn't know you were capable of being this serious about something, Em
But that was very beautifully put
Can only agree with her
And the others, of course
Congratulations! ❤️
Mel
Congrats from me, too!! ❤️
Thank you all so much!! ❤️
While I'm very relieved, I'm also incredibly overwhelmed by the positive response from the guys
So overwhelmed in fact, that I muted the group chat for now
But from the message previews I saw, I think they're planning a house warming party or something
To officially welcome me in Boston
I'll make sure that you are all invited, too of course
If that isn't already their plan
Mel
OH!!
Does this mean we finally get to meet you in person?
Like officially?
Yeah, I guess so :)
Dani
OMG I'm so excited!!
Emma
I'll finally be able to talk to my freaky bestie from face to face
THIS IS A DREAM COME TRUE
Taylor
I'm looking forward to it, too
I have SO many questions that I need to ask you 👀
No Emma, not those kinds of questions
Emma
BOOOOOOORING
But that's what I'm here for 👀
Mel
There's also so much that I still need to know about you, Shane
I'm fine with everything, as long as you NEVER mention that phone call ever again...
Mel
I don't know if I can promise that
Because Cliff just had an epiphany about it
aka he realized that it was you...
Great.
I'll just ignore that information and lock it away somewhere deep in my brain
Never to be remembered again
But anyway
I think there'll actually be even more news that I get to share with you very soon 👀
Mel
Oh? 👀
What would that be? 👀
*shared a photo*
[The photo shows a ring box with an elegant gold ring inside of it.]
It's happening. 💍
Emma
OMG
OMG!!!!
LET'S GOOOO!!!
Get yourself a husband, Shaney!!! 💍💍
Mel
THIS IS NOT A DRILL!!!
IT'S FUCKING HAPPENING!!! 💍💍💍
Dani
The planners are already primed and ready to start the planning!!!
And not that you'll need it, because Roz is down bad for you
But good luck, Shane!! 🍀💍
Stella
Crossing everything that can be crossed 🍀💍
Mel
Manifesting the best outcome🍀💍
Emma
Good luck and enjoy the newly engaged sex, Shaney!!!🍀💍
Taylor
You got this!!! 🍀💍
❤️❤️❤️
Chapter End Notes
sorry to hit you with yet another open ending lol (i wasn't able to find a satisfying end oopsie, sorryyyy)
i also now that most of you would've probably expected to see ilya in the wags / saps chat, but honestly, adding him to that was never my intention. because shane deserves his safe space with his besties
russian translations:
любимый - darling
cолнышко - sunshine
мой веснушчатый красавец - my freckled beauty
я тебя люблю - i love you
Я тоже тебя люблю - I love you too
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