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    “There is this club. Here in Boston. It is queer club, but secret. No phones, sign NDA beforehand. The cover charge is high, so is more– more exclusive.” He says this nonchalantly, gesturing to the air. He looks up and makes eye contact with Shane. “We could go.” Shrugs. “Together.”

    Shane stares at him, mouth open slightly. He waits for the punchline, like Rozanov is setting up some ridiculous joke. Rozanov just stares back at him, almost as if he isn’t breathing. It takes Shane a second to realize that he is being serious, and the earnestness of the invitation nearly brings him to his knees.

    Ilya Rozanov,” Shane grins. “Are you asking me out on a date?”

    or; shane and ilya go dancing

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    Over the phone, Rozanov snickers, the sound echoing down the line. “Of course you would rather call than text. You have soul of an old man. Like Scott Hunter.”

    “Shut up,” he says automatically, “at least my landline can’t be hacked unless someone’s actually in my house.”

    In Fall 2013, a high-profile football player’s cellphone is hacked. Shane gets spooked.

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    just come on home
    come on home
    no, you don't have to be alone

    Ilya's first full summer at the cottage.

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    At the club, Shane realises what he wants.

    So he follows it out the front door.

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    Hollander is always a bit like that, in increments. He takes every loss personally – every missed shot, every empty netter, every failed pass. He could stand to get out of his head for a while.

    It would be good, Ilya thinks, for him to calm down.

    To sit and relax, maybe.

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