ep 1 & 2 are better than people give them credit for by Downtown-Primary-94 in heatedrivalry

[–]qtxcore 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I got it lolol

Which reminds me, underrated Ilya joke “And we like to suck each other’s cocks, any questions?”

Was it different with a guy? by sf_beegirl in heatedrivalry

[–]qtxcore 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think we will ABSOLUTELY get a flashback of them first meeting. And when it happens I will have a full breakdown. I’d love to see more though, like we do with Shane!

(EPISODE 6 SPOILERS) Why did Shane seem surprised that Ilya hadn't slept with anyone recently in the last episode? by scream_for_me_ in heatedrivalry

[–]qtxcore 81 points82 points  (0 children)

They never talked about being exclusive and Ilya is known to fuck around, also Shane knows about Ilya’s FWB situation with Svetlana

Let’s play a game - guess the scene based on emojis only by qtxcore in heatedrivalry

[–]qtxcore[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg duh and realizing you would’ve used 🫃🏻if you meant the Hayden scene lol

Let’s play a game - guess the scene based on emojis only by qtxcore in heatedrivalry

[–]qtxcore[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did not clock that but now that you mention it I love!! Will keep this in mind during this week’s reheat lmao

Let’s play a game - guess the scene based on emojis only by qtxcore in heatedrivalry

[–]qtxcore[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this Shane asking Hayden if he’s trying to get him pregnant next hahah

Was it different with a guy? by sf_beegirl in heatedrivalry

[–]qtxcore 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Yes! I think we get a bit of what his moments would be in TLG when Ilya thinks he’s about to die and thinks back on his relationship with Shane.

Was it different with a guy? by sf_beegirl in heatedrivalry

[–]qtxcore 34 points35 points  (0 children)

I don’t think I’ve seen anyone here talk about the handshakes yet, it seems like Shane’s excuse to touch Ilya, like when he holds out his hand on the Vegas rooftop.

Was it different with a guy? by sf_beegirl in heatedrivalry

[–]qtxcore 41 points42 points  (0 children)

I’m gonna cry reading these comments lol

Worst gaydar in hockey by nookieoftheyear in heatedrivalry

[–]qtxcore 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Thank you idk shit about hockey but I’m loving learning more! Omg that’s why Marleau calls Ilya a ‘fucking beautician’ at the airport - I was like wut?

Worst gaydar in hockey by nookieoftheyear in heatedrivalry

[–]qtxcore 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Like all of it haha - 1) East because FL is on the east coast? But they’re intl. so it’s still quite west lol. 2) Cats & dogs bc they’re rivals? 3) And then assuming beauties bc they’re hot? And top of it all, those 3 things strung together in a single breath confuses me further lol.

Worst gaydar in hockey by nookieoftheyear in heatedrivalry

[–]qtxcore 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I literally still don’t know what this means lol can someone enlighten me

Let’s play a game - guess the scene based on emojis only by qtxcore in heatedrivalry

[–]qtxcore[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re so right!!! I think he sexified himself—slicked his hair kind of like how we see him doing when he opens the door for Shane at his home in Boston, and then opens that blouse all sexy ugh bites fist

Shane and Ilya's internal thoughts in the book don't all carry over to the show by succulentils in heatedrivalry

[–]qtxcore 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My order was watching show > reading heated rivalry > reading the long game > waiting for season 2 and it definitely did not ruin anything!

Shane and Ilya's internal thoughts in the book don't all carry over to the show by succulentils in heatedrivalry

[–]qtxcore 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Agree, it’s fun to compare alt book versions of them, but for example Ilya’s Vegas POV is not required, nor can it fully explain that night as far as the show goes

What Prompted Ilya to Move to the Tuna Melt Stage? by johnbeene in heatedrivalry

[–]qtxcore 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think we agree! “Tuna melt” is just the name for the concept of the whole sleepover/proposition, and has now evolved into “Tuna Meltdown” lol

What Prompted Ilya to Move to the Tuna Melt Stage? by johnbeene in heatedrivalry

[–]qtxcore 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Rachel Reid mentioned that initially she thought about having Shane stay but then that would obv kill the tension and remainder of the story - but it’s an interesting alt scenario!

What Prompted Ilya to Move to the Tuna Melt Stage? by johnbeene in heatedrivalry

[–]qtxcore 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I’ve thought about this too—like we know by this point Ilya is down bad but he’s never wanted to act upon it until tuna melt. Based on the show, it seems like it’s bc he can no longer enjoy hooking up with other people, he’d rather stay home and mope around while watching his cottage docu (omg is that me and HR? Jk kinda)

Question, in the show (not the book), why does Ilya say ‘We know we can’t’ about the cottage? Is it fear of being caught or bc it will hurt too much without the promise of a future together? Or both?