Ilya: I like girls.
Shane: Yeah, no sh-t.
Ilya: But I also like you.
Shane: Lucky me.
Ilya: Not as person, of course.
Shane: Of course not, I’m boring.
Ilya: But you have a good mouth.
Where does this quote come from? (Source)
This quote is taken from the TV series ‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 1 Episode 4 (1×04), titled ‘Rose’. Based on the Game Changers novels by Rachel Reid, the show is produced and distributed by Crave (HBO).
- TV Series: Heated Rivalry (2025)
- Season: 1
- Episode: 4
- Episode Name: Rose
- Production: Crave (HBO)
Why we collected this quote
We chose this funny quote by Ilya because he uses it to redirect the conversation back to playful teasing. It’s an iconic bit of banter.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
Ilya is trying to express that he likes Shane more than any girl he’s been with. When the moment gets too serious, he uses the “good mouth” line to change the subject and stay sassy.
Book vs TV Series
This iconic exchange is exactly the same as the book! It perfectly captures that sassy moment where Ilya uses a flirty comment to avoid talking about his real feelings. Only one of the Shane’s lines: “Of course not, I’m boring,” is added by the tv show.
