(Ilya was “bothering” Shane during his phonecall with Hayden. After he hangs up…)
Shane: F-k you, f-k you. Why was that so hot?
Ilya: Because you like to be bad.
Shane: Hey, that’s not what this is. You and me. Maybe it was at first, but not now and not for a long time.
Where does this quote come from? (Source)
This quote is taken from the TV series ‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 1 Episode 6 (1×06), titled ‘The Cottage’. 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: 6
- Episode Name: The Cottage
- Production: Crave (HBO)
Why we collected this quote
We included this because it’s a touching moment where Shane makes sure Ilya knows he doesn’t think their bond is “bad” anymore. It marks a major turning point in their feelings.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
After a flirty interruption during a phone call, Shane scolds Ilya but admits it was hot. He insists that what they have hasn’t been “bad” for a very long time.
Book vs TV Series
The dialogue is almost a word-for-word match to the book. It’s a sweet moment where Shane makes sure Ilya knows their bond isn’t “bad” to him anymore. Ilya regretted saying it, realizing and hoping that’s not all their relationship it, just some kind of rebellion, Shane noticed Ilya was worried and fixed it with his line.
