1 – 1 of 1 Work in Coming Out On Own Terms

  • Coming Out On Own Terms ×

  1. courage [it couldn't come at a worse time] by

    Heated Rivalry (TV), Game Changers Series - Rachel Reid
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    2026-02-23

    "Why are you not scared?"

    "I am scared," Ilya admits. "I just am tired. Of hiding me. Of hiding you. Of hiding how much I love you. I want to go to the rink— how do you say it? Authenti."

    "Authentically," Shane supplies, automatically.

    "Yes. Authentically. I want to go to the rink authentically, as me," Ilya confirms.

    Ilya looks at Shane, pauses until Shane meets his eyes. "I want to say: I, Ilya Rozanov, love a man, and that man's name is Shane Hollander."

     

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    Or, sometimes it takes a little more time, and some courage, to be with the one you love.

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