[originally in ao3] Yuuri and Viktor had been dating secretly for three years. Not wanting the public to know about their relationship until they made a point of announcing it officially. When the news broke out about Viktor allegedly seeing someone, the media and fans went wild. The article provided photos showcasing his rumored lover standing in front of his hotel room. It sent the internet into shock. Except for one thing, it wasn't Yuuri standing in the photo but someone else.