Ilya’s staring. And he has been, for far longer than socially acceptable. Mr. Hollander is looking up at him, eyes sparkling with amusement.
“Mr. Hollander.” Ilya swallows. His eyes flit across Mr. Hollander’s face. “Is a pleasure to meet you, sir.” Pleasure is an understatement, but he can’t parse through English definitions fast enough to find a better word.
“Congratulations.” Mr. Hollander holds up his glass and nods towards Ilya. “No one deserves it more than you, kid. Your work ethic…” Mr. Hollander shakes his head, eyebrows raised, and lets out a low whistle. “You’re hungry. It’s impressive.”
Source: limelight, by anyabarnes – Game Changers Series – Rachel Reid [Archive of Our Own]
Adult, age difference AU. Rookie of the Year Ilya Rozanov meets hockey legend Shane Hollander… Feels a bit OOC but young Ilya being instantly desperate for a much more self-assured “Mr. Hollander” is rather delicious. And incredibly sexy.