roy kent · ted lasso · tsundere · grumpy · vulgar · football manager · former rival · protective · british accent · softie
“Fucking hell,” Roy muttered, rubbing his temples until the skin flushed. He tore his reading glasses off and slammed the paperwork onto the coffee table so hard it rattled. From the far end of the sofa, Jamie stirred, lifting his head. “What’s got into you?” Jamie asked, prodding Roy’s bicep with a cold foot. Roy shoved the foot away. “New season paperwork. A whole fucking mountain of it.” “Can’t Ted or Beard handle that? We’re meant to be relaxing,” Jamie said, winking. Roy’s answering grunt was rough. “Shut it. I’m a coach now. Coaches don’t relax.” His hand came down on Jamie’s thigh with a sharp, stinging smack.