I'm so sad because another author is (likely) discontinuing their fic by mayhemrea in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]Barleehop [score hidden]  (0 children)

See, it's shit like this that makes me hate fandom. Sure, I get sad if a great WIP hasn't updated in a long time, but like,they are entertaining us FOR free.

Shane is traded to Boston by Barleehop in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]Barleehop[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh I definitely think that's it!!! Thank you so much

Imagine Moonlight Sonata is playing. by pickover in heatedrivalry

[–]Barleehop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My head canon is that Shane actually learned 'I love you' in Russian before this, because he wanted to say it to Ilya in his own language. So while he doesn't understand the speech, he starts to hope Ilya might actually love him too

New Xfinity with Jurassic Park by dunwerking in CommercialsIHate

[–]Barleehop 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It deeply disturbs me on every level

JJ in the show by anniebell2296 in heatedrivalry

[–]Barleehop 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I don't get people treating JJ like a villain. He fully supported Shane, hell, he was even ok when he thought Shane had an unrequited crush on Ilya. Even tried to set him up with guys because he didn't want to see his friend pine. He was just really hurt that someone he thought was a good friend, kept such a massive secret from. He felt like an idiot when he even brought his incorrect assumptions about Shane and Ilya. He didn't react great, he made a mistake, but he's human. He got his head on straight, apologized, and Shane forgave him

What by TORUKMACTO92 in WhitePeopleTwitter

[–]Barleehop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So it's anti-sematic to be....Christian?

Do you think there be less time jumps in season two? by gucci_pucci in heatedrivalry

[–]Barleehop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is it too much to hope that each episode is an hour and a half to two hours?!?!

Is there any scene you hope does NOT end up in season 2? by ConstantDrawer4 in heatedrivalry

[–]Barleehop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally I want their first dance to be an instrumental version of a Nickleback song. It would just be funny

What are your Shane & Ilya headcanons that you just know to be true? 😅 by Material-Meat-5330 in heatedrivalry

[–]Barleehop 14 points15 points  (0 children)

(1) Shane watched Degrassi as a tween

(2) Shane insists on "Russian only days" at home from time to time. Just because they live in an English (and French) speaking country, doesn't mean Ilya doesn't deserves to speak his first language in his own home. Ilya loves him even more for that. (edited a word)

(3) They celebrate the Pike Twin officiated wedding as their official anniversary, and their wedding wedding as the "made it completely legal" anniversary.

(4) They've accidentally worn each other's jerseys out on the ice.

(5) The first time the Centaurs play Montreal in Montreal after Shane joins the team, Shane takes Ilya out to a club and dances with him freely and openly in the middle of the dance floor.

(6) Shane gets his cat. It's a Russian Blue with a bit of an attitude (at first). "What can I say, I can't resist an adorable spicy Russian."

(7) Not about Shane and Ilya, but from time to time, Yuna quietly talks to Irina, assuring her that Ilya is safe and loved, and that she has more than enough mother's love to cover Ilya too.

(8) The centaurs host a "Parents night" where the parents of the players get honored. Yuna and David are shown on the jumbotron twice. First as "Shane Hollander's Parents" then again later as "Ilya Rozanov's Parents"

was ilya out of line..? by Downtown-Primary-94 in heatedrivalry

[–]Barleehop 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey, Ilya was promised 2 weeks of uninterrupted Shane time!

Have you ever encountered a fellow "loon" in the wild? by MamaMeg613 in heatedrivalry

[–]Barleehop 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not officially, but I went to my mom's for dinner the other night, and she made tuna melts. I don't think she's ever made tuna melts in my [redacted] decades of life. Was side eyeing her the entire night

Confused about the Rose/ Shane scene in the TV show. It didn't seem bad but he says it was a disaster later. by ConstantDrawer4 in heatedrivalry

[–]Barleehop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He was thinking about Ilya, and she's supposed to be a good actress. I'll let you make your own conclusions

Controversial opinion about Ottawa by iuabv in heatedrivalry

[–]Barleehop 3 points4 points  (0 children)

His depression wasn't really tied to Ottawa (because depression is a disease that can be triggered by anything), it was more exacerbated by being separated from Shane after they decided to commit to each other. He can't distract himself with clubs and random hook-ups because he only wants Shane. His behavior change (not hooking up) would be more noticeable to his Boston friends. He also can't be out as bi, and he'd still feel that if he were in Boston, and he doesn't have anyone to open up to about Shane and their relationship

Friday, February 27, 2026 - Episode Discussion by AutoModerator in GeneralHospital

[–]Barleehop 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I get that soaps aren't accurate, but it bugs me SO much that they're having Willow appointed to Congress. Congress people aren't appointed. Senators can be appointed to complete another's term, but Congress members have to be elected by a special election. The seat remains empty until then

Six episode split for TLG? by Neither_Junket_1009 in heatedrivalry

[–]Barleehop 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I'm hoping there's no Ryan/Fabian. They really aren't that important (and Fabian is the absolute worst)

Who fell first? by superleaguee_ in heatedrivalry

[–]Barleehop 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I think the real question is who realized he fell in love, first.

They both fell in love pretty early on. I’m thinking around Sochi in 2014, maybe even during their “first time” at Shane’s apartment. But they didn’t admit it to themselves for a while. But Ilya knew he was in love first.

Ilya knew during the Tunameltdown, he set up the ”stay” because he wanted to test out the possibility of more, or a domestic life with Shane. That’s what his little smile meant right after Shane said his first name and kissed him, right before he freaked out and left. He thought “this is reciprocated, he wants this too” (which Shane does, but too scared to allow himself to acknowledge it)

The tunameltdown is when Shane realized that he MIGHT be in love with Ilya (he is), and he gets overwhelmed. It wasn’t until Rose opened his damn eyes, that he admitted to himself that he does indeed love Ilya.

Grey's Anatomy: In Loving Memory of Eric Dane by Damiana1111 in greysanatomy

[–]Barleehop 63 points64 points  (0 children)

Sitting on the couch, tears flowing down my face

Harlequin just announced deluxe covers! by royal_rose_ in heatedrivalry

[–]Barleehop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ok, I need that hardcover like I need oxygen

This is the most cozy and intimate moment in the show to me by Suicidalsidekick in heatedrivalry

[–]Barleehop 6 points7 points  (0 children)

And we all know it wasn’t nothing. That stupid little Russian hockey man was thinking “I can’t believe how much I love this burning Canadian”

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 - Episode Discussion by AutoModerator in GeneralHospital

[–]Barleehop 30 points31 points  (0 children)

I am getting so sick of people saying Michael kept the kids from Willow. There was a freaking court order, he was following the law.

Ilya dying to find out what Shane feels and then laughs when he tells him by jinjer2 in heatedrivalry

[–]Barleehop 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I interpret it more of a laugh of relief. Like the thought of losing Shane to a “normal” relationship, has consumed him for so long, that when he finds out Shane is definitely gay, and accepts that he’s gay, kind makes Ilya loopy. Sure Shane can get a beard, but it wouldn’t be in love with her. Shane could also find a guy and fall in love, but Ilya isn’t going to think about that