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Shane leaves professional hockey before locker room homophobia and contractual obligations can destroy him.
Somehow, inexplicably, he winds up on the Savannah Bananas, an exhibition baseball team.
He coaches skating for kids in the off season.
For the first time in years, Shane has fun again.
(He doesn't think about Ilya Rozanov or those two nights they shared together)
(He doesn't give Rozanov his number when, years later, they reunite)
(Except actually he does)
(It's the best thing he's ever done)- Language:
- English
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- Files:
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- AO3:
- #83299681
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Designed To Break Your Heart by Anonymous
Heated Rivalry (TV), Game Changers Series - Rachel Reid
2026-03-02
Ilya's eyes snapped. Something hot behind them. "You think you are better than me?"
Shane shook his head. It was like comparing apples and oranges, he wasn't sure how to even measure who was better. "No, and you know that's not what I meant. It's true, I'm more likely to get called up before you, and-"
Ilya propped himself up, nose now inches from Shane's. Shane couldn't help looking at his lips, flushed from running. To his horror, Ilya seemed to notice, and he started grinning.
"I think I will catch you." Ilya said, casually. "I cannot let you play without me. Would be no fun."
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Baseball au. Shane Hollander is a tightly wound pitcher who has been dreaming about the major leagues since he was six. Ilya Rozanov is a cocky shortstop who is infuriatingly good at reading him.- Language:
- English
- Words:
- 57,973
- Chapters:
- 11/11
- Files:
- 1
- AO3:
- #80482341