If you grew up on tumblr and ao3 and honestly just had a finger on the pulse of culture then it’s not that hard to understand why Heated Rivalry became a phenomenon. It’s literally everything the girls have ever wanted.
We’re gonna continue this monthly “European finds an American variation of a staple dish born out of poor immigrants using available ingredients and acts like we shot their dog” bit forever aren’t we
I’ll just say this: you’re killing the romance with this kpop stan mentality, crying over the author’s alleged mistreatment of her own fictional characters. Sacrifices have always been and always will be romantic af.
every time i see this fanart i think the loon tattoo looks like a metal arm and i start thinking about winter soldier ilya and my brain is derailed for the next hour
when there is chapter of unrivalled where shane and ilya turn & break fourth wall to discuss things with the reader. shane says he is ok with not being captain and ilya says he is sorry for ghosting shane
the spurge defending with stats is lovely and admirable but consider that he could be the literal worst player in the league and I would still bring all of you with me to dance in traffic if he asked nicely bc that’s mama