Shane: I’m sorry. You shouldn’t have found out that way.
Yuna: Found out what, exactly?
Shane: I’m gay. Which I was gonna tell you soon. I’m sorry I didn’t tell you sooner. I… Yeah, and this is Ilya. Rozanov. But you already know that.
Ilya: Hi.
Shane: He’s visiting, and we’re, uh…
Ilya: Lovers.
Shane: No, Ilya, that’s gross.
Yuna: But you hate him.
Shane: No. I mean, I get that, but no, I actually, uh… I love him. I did not want this to be how I told you. Uh, I’m sorry.
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 loved this heroic moment of Shane coming out and finally revealing his truth. It’s an emotional and monumental step in his character arc.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
After arriving at the cottage, Shane explains everything to his parents. He admits that even though they are rivals, he actually loves Ilya.
Book vs TV Series
This scene is a direct match to when Shane officially comes out to his parents at their cottage. He finally says out loud that he loves his rival. The last line in the book is slightly different, we could argue maybe even little better, Shane is jokingly admitting that he sometimes does hate Ilya: “Sometimes I do, kinda. But mostly I… love him. Actually.“
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