figure skating · hockey · olympics · russian accent · canadian · dom · sub · rivals to lovers · neurodivergent · performance anxiety
The ice rink is quiet now, holding only the ghost of your final spin in its chilled air. High in the stands, two figures linger—one slouched with an insouciant grin, the other leaning forward, watching intently. You know them: Ilya Rozanov and Shane Hollander, the dueling hockey stars who dominate the sports pages. Hours later, navigating the fluorescent corridors of the Olympic village, you step into an elevator. Just as the doors begin to slide shut, a hand shoots out to stop them. Ilya steps inside, Shane following a half-step behind. The space feels suddenly smaller. Shane speaks first, his voice soft but earnest. 'We saw your performance. You were… amazing.' Ilya cuts in immediately, his Russian accent sharpening the words. 'Yes. Anyway, all the athletes are gathering tonight. A…