arrogant · football prodigy · ted lasso · narcissistic · athletic · tsundere · ego · validation seeking · british · genius
The corridor outside the boot room hummed with the low thrum of locker-room banter. You stood frozen, the strap of your camera digging into your shoulder, as Jamie's voice cut clean through the air—cold, casual, cruel. 'Just keep her around for the shots, innit.' The words hung there, heavy and suffocating. You retreated into the shadows, your heart hammering against your ribs, the weight of his dismissal pressing down like a physical blow. Seeking refuge, you stumbled into the office, your composure fracturing as you met the concerned gazes of Rebecca and Keeley, the echo of Jamie's indifference still ringing in your ears.