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gottagobackintime · 1 year

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I find it fascinating to witness the straight audience of any media not being able to pick up what the makers of the movie/show puts down.

It’s like when people reacted to the “You wear fine things well” scene in Our Flag Means Death with “aw, they’re such good friends” whereas the queer audience went “omg, this is happening”. We all had access to the same scene, we’d all watched the build up to that scene but the straight audience wrongly read it as friends/straight whereas the queer audience had suspected they were building up to a romance but this was the confirmation. Even the creator of the show was baffled that people were surprised that Ed and Stede fell in love. Because he thought they had made it obvious.

And as I said, we, the queer audience picked up on it. And I feel like the same thing is happening with Ted Lasso. Do I know that Ted and Trent will get together? No, I am unfortunately not a writer on Ted Lasso. But you can’t deny that there are clues pointing to it. But the straight audience barely pick up the fact that Ted and Trent like each other, be that in a platonic way or romantic way. I’ve seen several reactions to the last episode of season 2 and ONE of them included the scene where Ted reacts to Trent not being in the press room. All of them severely cut down the scene in the parking lot. One of the scenes most of us Ted/Trent truthers point to as a huge piece of evidence for it going canon. The parallel of them meeting in an empty parking lot, just like Ted and his ex-wife and Roy and Keeley. But because Ted and Trent are both men it couldn’t possibly mean anything. And Ted has an ex-wife and a kid so he can’t possibly be into men, as if there is no such thing as being bisexual. “But I’m pretty sure Trent has a family, he has a kid right?” So? He could be divorced, we also have no idea if his daughter has another dad or a mum. And the same thing applies to him, it doesn’t mean he can’t be into men (take also into account all of James Lance’s interviews, and his choice of shirt in one of them, friend of Dorothy anyone? He's the captain of this ship, we're just along for the ride tbh.)

Then we have the wonderful “I’m so not homophobic, in fact, you are homophobic because you think Ted is gay just because he likes musicals and has ‘feminine’ traits” um no… it’s the fact that he kind of acts in a way that an ally wouldn't. Yeah, he called himself an ally in that one episode. But every single person who is now out as queer who at one point considered themselves an ally because "I’m not one of them but I sure think they're neat" raise a hand 🖐️ (been there, done that. Was very into queer things before I realised I myself am one of them). What it always comes down to is "it's pandering", "it's tokenism" (having the main character on the show be queer wouldn't be fucking tokenism), "not everything has to be gay", "why can't men just be friends, there is a severe lack of male friendships on tv". And like the last one makes me go??? There are a MILLION friendships between men on TV. There are even multiple friendships between men in Ted Lasso. Beard and Ted, Ted and Higgins, Ted and Roy, the himbos and so on. Having Ted and Trent become a couple wouldn't really change anything because there are still friendships between men. They also claim that Ted is needed as the "straight without toxic masculinity" representation. As if Beard isn't right there. The man who has no problem going to an immersive show about the menstrual cycle. Has no problem with shrieking when he's surprised and so on.

I also like that if we'd get Ted and Trent together, we'd get two middle aged queer dads. Which isn't that common. It's not even super common to see people realising they're queer late in life on TV, and yet it happens every day. Because let's face it, most queer men on TV kind of look like Colin, and I don't mean that as a bad thing. And I'm looking forward to his storyline. But it's also nice seeing middle aged or old people finding themselves and being allowed to be who they are (see Ed and Stede from OFMD). Also would enjoy seeing people lose their minds when they realise they've been fooled this entire time. It'll be like Black Sails all over again.

I do not have any doubts about the fact that, had Trent or Ted been a woman and they saw Trent give up his career because of Ted's influence, they sure as hell wouldn't protest people thinking they'd become a couple. But because it's two men it's just delusional for some reason (homophobia).

What I'm saying is, it's clear that the straight audience has a hard time picking up subtext and clues that the makers are planting. Because they've never had to do that. Because they are always clearly represented. They don't have to look for minor side characters and hope that they might be queer. Because the main character is straight and most of the supporting cast too. When you've grown up with a lack of representation or with representation that is meant to be subtext, you'll learn to pick up on it. And you do look at media differently. I just wish that the straight audience could listen to us for once, without getting defensive and dancing around the fact that they are uncomfortable relating to a character that turned out to be queer.

#tedependent #ted lasso #trent crimm #there are so many times where I'm watching something and I go... hold on that is... is that a queer character... yes it must be #and then they do something small that confirms it and I'm like I fucking knew it!#I have 0 gaydar in real life but when it comes to media I tend to pick up on it #I wish that all straight people would learn about the way queer people have been represented throughout history #so that they might be able to understand why we have to look for subtext even today #hell we got ''representation'' in star wars and beauty and the beast and it was blink and you'll miss it #and they wonder why we have to make everything gay??#because we want to be represented in a show that isn't strictly about being queer #yes it's nice with a ''everyone is queer'' kind of show #but it's also nice to be seen in a mainstream show that is loved by not just a queer audience but also a straight audience #nicole watches stuff

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my-soupy-brain · 10 months

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Ted Lasso Fan Prompts 1

I ran outta space y'all! Here are my first however many Ted Lasso fan prompts -- the naughty, the nice, the fluffy, and the spice.

Bad Day & A Comfortable Snuggle - Ted comforts you after a rough, rough day. Fluff.

Anxiety Tummy & Ted Rescue - Ted knows you get tummy aches when you're stressed, so he's here to help. Fluff.

Barbecue Sauce & Lace - You and Ted go shopping for some lingerie and well, he just can't help it. Light smut.

Body Accessory (NSFW) - Ted finds your new belly button piercing and has a field day. A lil' smutty.

Massage Therapy - Your poor back needs help from Ted's loving hands and touch. Mostly fluff.

Tickle Fight - This ticklish man is all about play but ooof, maybe it's time for something more. Mostly fluff.

Sweaty Ted Surprise (NSFW) - Ted comes home from a sweaty workout and it turns you on immediately. SMUTTTTY!

Peanut Butter & BBQ Sauce (NSFW) - Ted's favorite things, but even better on your body. Smutty teasing times.

Home Sick - Ted's got a nasty cold and it's time to play nurse (no, not that way) to make him feel better. Fluff!

Beach Daze - Ted sees you in a bikini on the beach on a Spain trip for the team, and you catch a glimpse of him without a shirt. Light smut, lots of fluff.

Nightmare Comforts - A rough nightmare has you anxious but Ted's the comfort man you need. Fluff & comfort.

Coach Me (NSFW) - Your first time with Ted has you a bit nervous you won't do it right, so he offers to help so you can find your voice and pleasure. SMUTTT OMG SMUT.

Dad Bod Worship (NSFW) - Ted worries he's not attractive enough for you, and you prove him wrong. SMUTVILLE.

Snuggle Fort - Ted has a rough day and so do you, so a snuggle blanket fort for two is in the works. Fluff Central.

Silky Strands - Ted snuggles and you run your fingers through his hair. (Everyone should enjoy this feeling, and definitely Ted!). Fluff.

Baby on the Way - Ted dotes on you while pregnant with another Little Lasso. Fluff + light smut.

Reading Glasses - Ted gets reading glasses and decides to read to you a little. Fluff!

Calming Comfort - Ted helps you after a tough family situation in the way he knows best. Comfort fluff.

Loving Touches - You learned some tips for treating sciatica at home, and for Ted, this level of comfort makes his heart blossom. Fluffville.

Lavender and Honey (NSFW) - Ted is wild for your perfume, he can't get enough. Teasing + smut.

Spa Day - You surprise Ted with a day at the spa. He's curious, not judgmental, and he's glad. It's just what he needed. FLUFF.

Strip Poker (NSFW) - A game night ends with you and Ted playing poker, but oh no, no chips! Ha! Let's get that dad bod outta those clothes. *evil laugh* Teasing + light smut.

Crop Top (NSFW) - You thought it was a normal shirt when you bought it but someone sure likes it. Light smut!

Snuggle Up - It's a rainy London day with nowhere to be, so it's time to cuddle. Good lord FLUFF.

Blood Sugar - Whoops! Not taking care of yourself has dire consequences. Ted to the rescue! FLUFF.

Food Fight! - A food fight with Ted turns cute and naughty. Mostly fluff/fun, a little smut.

Big Sibling - Henry asks for a little Lasso so he can be a big brother. Fluff!

Yoga - You convince Ted to take a yoga class for his bad back, and the whole experience eases his worries.

Nothing to Wear - You're feeling self-conscious and can't find a damn thing to wear. Teddy has some words of encouragement. Fluff.

Mr. Fix It (NSFW?) - Ted offers to fix your leaky sink and has his shirt off to do it. For gods sake, the universe owes us this. Tease + smut.

Good Girl (VERY NSFW) - Don't wake Ms. Shipley! It's a game of quiet sex with Ted. HOLY SMUT.

Surprise Request (VERY NSFW) - One little sentence in Ted's ear and you're ready to blow his mind (and something else). SMUTCITY.

Perfect the Way You Are - You're feeling a little self-conscious about part of your body but Ted shows you why you're perfect. FLUFF.

Love Marks (NSWF) - Ted leaves hickeys on you, and one is a little too visible for Keeley to ignore. Smut!

Headache Comfort - Ted is just the person to play nurse when you are wracked with headaches. Fluff + comfort.

That Feel Good? (NSFW) - Ted always checks in when you're in bed with him, and he doesn't need to. He knows what he's doing. SMUT!

Happy Trail (NSFW) - You catch a few glimpses of Ted without a shirt on and it makes you positively feral. Thank goodness he eventually becomes your boyfriend... Light smut.

Sleepless Comforts - You're struggling to sleep but Ted has calming words and comfort to help you drift off. Fluff + comfort.

Love Handles (NSFW) - Sometimes you notice a new feature on Ted that makes you slightly feral, and this is one of them. Light smut.

Led Tasso Comes Home (NSFW) - Led walks in the door and it works for you. Light smut.

Cramp Comfort - Your cramps take you out for the day and Ted is there to help. FLUFF!

Henry's Favorite Person - Ted sees you and Henry bonding and knows what he wants for his future. FLUFF!

Cute in Khakis - Something about Ted's khakis has you going ga-ga all day, so you show him. CUTE!

Shower Scene (NSFW) - You and Ted get a little messy in the rain and need a shower when you get home. Light smut!

Thigh Meat (NSFW) - Ted's thighs turn you on and you just have to tell him. SMUT!

Ticklish - You're feeling a bit low and Ted cheers you up with carefully placed tickles. Fluff!

Honeymoon - Ted goes all out to make your honeymoon special. He's such a swoon! Fluff, very light smut.

Mouth Worship (NSFW) - Going down on Ted like a champ. Straight. Up. Smut. SMUT.

Tipsy Teddy - Ted comes home after a night at the pub with Beard and Roy and you tend to him. FLUFF!

Club Lasso - You find Ted at an underground dance club, a little high and ready to share some moves with you. Cute + teasing.

Day-off Sleep-in - A short n' sweet story of snuggling with Ted Lasso on a rainy day. Fluff!

Meditation - You and Ted take a moment to meditate together, relax your minds, and see where the night takes you. Fluff + light smut.

Morning Wake-up (NSFW) - Ted wakes up excited so you decide to play along and treat him well. SMUT SMUT!

Curves (NSFW) - You and Ted get to know each other at Nelson Road, and you both develop a crush. Light smut!

Your Neck, Your Back... (NSWF) - You admire Ted's back muscles one day, and get to touch them the next. Light smut!

Foot Massage - Ted helps you heel your very achy feet after a long day in the wrong shoes. All fluff!

A Shoulder to Cry On - Ted rushes to help you through some deep blues and a heavy cry. Comfort!

Tummy Love (NSFW) - A little body worship for Ted's tummy goes a long way. Light smut.

Sweet Spots (NSFW) - You work hard to find Ted's sweet spots that make him putty in your hands. Light smut.

Work Flirt (NSFW) - You decide to push Ted's teasing buttons with some work flirting in your new relationship. Light smut.

New Wardrobe - Ted needs new clothes so you take him shopping and get to see your boyfriend look good in EVERYTHING he puts on. All fluff.

Sunburn - You get a nasty sunburn and Ted helps care for you in the perfect way. Fluff!

Panic - Ted helps calm you during a panic attack. Comfort.

Lap Sitting - Sitting on Ted's lap in a few different scenarios. Fluff + light teasing/smut.

Touch (NSFW) - Ted likes to ask to make sure you like where his hand travel. Light smut ahead!

Tummy Distraction - You're trying to keep up with a big meeting but Ted's belly distracts you. Mostly fluff + lust!

Body Shots (NSFW) - You and Ted play with some whiskey when you get home from the pub. Teasing + light smut!

Gym Date - You and Ted make use of the club's gym after hours and Ted goes shirtless. Teasing + lust.

Reassurance - You and Ted are heading into your first time sleeping together, and your doubts are stifling you a bit. Body image issues + comfort.

Morning Admirations (NSFW) - You wake before Ted after a night of passion, admiring everything about him, from his muscles to his freckles. Light smut and teasing!

Hungry Hungry Lasso - You make Ted a big Kansas BBQ dinner after a stressful week. Mostly fluff + light teasing.

Wrastlin'! (NSFW) - A cuddle session turns into a tickle fight into a wrestling match and oh, Ted is good at pinning you down. Fluff, fun + light smut.

Mustache Burn (NSFW) - Ted wakes up and sees he left some marks behind on your soft skin, so he tries to take care of you. He's such a swoon. Comfort + memories of smut.

Taking Care of You - You're deep in a work project and Ted is your anchor to self-care. All comfort.

Baby Time - You and Ted have been trying for a baby and when you're pregnant, he's over the moon. When you deliver? He could float away on a cloud. All comfort/fluff.

No Shirts Allowed (NSFW) - Ted's scared to take his shirt off around you, but some praise can help do the trick. Comfort + light smut.

Comforting Nap - Ted comforts you after a rough day, and lets you fall asleep against him on the couch. All fluff.

Beat the Heat (NSFW) - The massive heat wave sends Ted home early and time for you two to beat the heat. Fluff + light smut.

Domestic Drabbles (NSFW) - Taking care of Ted in little ways has his heart melting and something else excited. Fluff + light smut.

Pain, Pain Go Away (NSFW) - Ted knows that soft lovemaking at that time of the month is one of the best ways he can help. Gentle smut.

Breathe, Baby, Breathe - Ted helps you through a spiraling panic attack by helping you breathe. All comfort.

Wedding Song - You and Ted's first wedding dance. It's perfect, just like Teddy. All fluff.

Chest (NSFW) - You admire Ted's chest hair and he's a little surprised, but welcomes it all the same. Teasing + smut.

Beach Surprise - You and Ted go on a beach vacation together and he's got something up his sleeve. Lust + fluff.

Good Boy (NSFW) - You and Ted can't keep your hands off each other so a secret closet meeting at a fancy event is the best you can do. SMUT!

#ted lasso x reader #ted lasso fanfiction #ted lasso fanfic #ted lasso prompts #ted lasso smut #ted lasso fluff #ted lasso x you

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sortofanobsession · 2 months

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omg I’m so glad you’re alive and I hope you’re feeling better. Can’t wait to read your Ted lasso writing again<3

Author's Note: ask and you shall receive...

Content warning: injury, hospital, surgery, anxiety, fear, cussing (it's Roy so duh) Crying.

Paring: Roy/Jamie

Ted Lasso Masterlist

Ao3

No Show Roy-o

Jamie paced the locker room. The team just watching him.

Everyone's eyes snap to the door when someone starts to open it but they are disappointed when Ted and Beard walk in. The two coaches look at each other and then the team before heading into the office.

"Okay, something is wrong," Ted says as he sets his backpack down.

"Clearly," Beard replies.

Ted watches the team through the window and notices all the attention on Tartt. Well, then he knew where to start.

"What's wrong, Jamie?" Ted asks as he approaches the striker.

"Roy didn't show for training this morning and he isn't here yet."

"Has he ever missed before?"

"The man actually lives to wake me up at 4 am to order me around," Jamie states. "No, he never misses. Not without a text at least."

"Did you call him?"

"I'm not daft," Jamie huffs. "Several times. No answer. Now it goes to voicemail."

"Some of us tried too," Isaac says. "Nothing."

"Keeley hasn't been able to ring him either," Jamie says. "Should I call his sister?"

"You have his sister's number?"

"For emergencies, and Phoebe," Jamie admits.

"Hold on, you have contact with Roy's niece?" Ted asks. "She's what? 8?"

"That's really the important part to you now?" Jamie asks.

"Kinda, odd friendship there," Ted admits.

"She insists I'm Roy's best friend, and Roy says it's for emergencies. She has a very different definition of emergencies, like you said, she's 8."

"Okay, fine," Ted says. He could let that go for now.

"Do you think this counts as an emergency?" Jamie asks.

"Let's see if he is doesn’t show, not just later than normal," Ted says.

But when time comes to head out to the pitch and Roy still isn't there Jamie cracks and texts Roy's sister. She texts him back that she'll check his place. And that gives Jamie some reassurance as he begins training. He gives Ted his phone in case she or Roy calls. Ted initially thought it was silly, but about an hour in she does call. She tells Ted that Roy wasn't there and the fact he isn't answering for her is unusual. Roy would never ignore a call from her or Phoebe. But she also insists that Roy can handle himself. And she'll let them know if she hears anything. And that makes Ted a bit nervous. They were just about to take a break when Phoebe called Jamie. She is crying and Ted actually does call Jamie over for this one. And Jamie, still in his kit, drags Ted inside. Changes only his boots while still on the phone and whispers to Ted to get what he needs.

"Where are we going?" Ted asks but does as Jamie says because something feels very wrong here.

"The fucking hospital," Jamie hisses, not to be mean but more so Phoebe doesn't hear.

"Oh, that's bad, yeah, let's go." Ted nods and follows Jamie’s lead.

"We're on the way Phoebe, just stay there."

Phoebe runs over and hugs Jamie when she sees him.

"Hey, Phoe," Jamie says and despite the fact she is 8 years old, Jamie hauls her up into his arms for a hug. And Ted is almost envious of how easy that seemed for him. But Ted is still very confused. "You remember Coach Ted?" Jamie asks her. She nods as Jamie sets her down.

"Hi Phoebe," Ted says. "Are you okay?" Ted asks.

She shrugs and looks over. Ted sees a doctor he had met before, but she looked out of place in street clothes.

"Hey, Doc." Jamie hugs her. "What happened?"

"Still trying to sort that out," she says.

"You're Roy's sister?" Ted finally asks.

"Oh sorry, yeah, Coach Lasso, Doc. Doc, Coach Lasso."

"Thanks Jamie," Ted says at the less than helpful introduction but Jamie is already being pulled away to the waiting area by Phoebe.

"How much did Jamie tell you?"

"Absolutely nothing," Ted admits.

She shakes her head. "Right, Roy was brought in about a half hour ago. A friend of mine on shift recognized him and called me. They think he was hit by a car but we have no idea."

"Oh wow, I am so sorry, that-" Ted starts to say but she stops him.

"Thank you, he's in surgery now, I assume you will want to let Ms. Welton know. He might be out for a while."

"Yeah, right, good calls must run in the family," he says.

"Something like that," she says before going to check on Phoebe.

She leans in and whispers to Jamie that Roy is in surgery and it's a waiting game now.

Ted calls Rebecca and Beard, then Keeley. Keeley is there in less than twenty minutes.

"Keeley?" Jamie asks when he sees her. She hugs Phoebe and then him.

"Ted called," she says and smacks his arm.

"What was that for?"

"You didn't call me!"

"I was busy with her," Jamie says, gesturing to Phoebe. Thankfully she had her headphones on and was curled up in a chair.

"Fine, that is an acceptable excuse. Here," she hands him a bag. "I ran by Nelson Road and got your stuff. Sam had made sure it was packed up. They're all pretty worried."

"They aren't the only ones," Jamie glances at Phoebe.

"Does Ted know?"

She glances out the window to where Ted was clearly on the phone with Rebecca or Higgins.

"Know what?"

"About you and Roy?" She says.

"Nah, didn't know if I should tell him. We haven't talked about it."

"Well, I think this might genuinely blow your cover."

"Hasn't yet," Jamie says.

"Jamie, I know you. You're managing right now because of Phoebe, but the minute you see him, you-"

"I know," Jamie seems to deflate. "I am trying so hard but-"

"Oh babe," she hugs him and grimaces. "I love you, Jamie but do us all a favor and change. I'll stay with her."

"Yeah, right, okay," Jamie says as he heads to the toilets to change.

"Where's Jamie?" Ted asks when he gets back.

"Changing out of his kit, Ted there is something I need to tell you, the boys might get mad, but Jamie is going to need someone and as much as he tries to hide it he is terrified."

"Okay, lay it on me," Ted says.

"Roy and Jamie have been secretly dating since just after international break."

"Wow," Ted says. "That's…new information." He admits. "Does explain why he has Roy's sister in his phone. And why he was so worried when Roy didn't show up for training."

"They were keeping it a secret because well, for a lot of reasons, but I believe that ship might have sailed based on the fact Jamie didn't even change out of his kit."

"Did change his boots," Ted says.

"Probably not easy to drive in," she says.

"Probably," Ted agrees.

"Please don't make a big deal out of it, Jamie wasn't going to say anything because he wasn't sure if Roy would want him to, but Jamie brought you for a reason. He brought you because he trusts you and Roy trusts you. And I know you won't hold this against them."

"Heck no, I'm glad they have each other, just surprised is all. You think Jamie is just a ticking time bomb in this one?"

"Definitely," Keeley nods. "And I'm not sure what will set him off."

"Thanks for the heads up, I'll keep this between us unless something happens."

"Thank you, Ted."

Keeley heads back to work after they promise to keep her in the loop. Roy's sister comes back a bit later to tell them that Roy was out of surgery but it would be a bit before anyone could see him.

"You should be at training," is the first thing out of Roy Kent's mouth when they walk in. He glares at Jamie.

"Uncle Roy!" Phoebe rushes over and hugs him as best as she can.

"Hi, Phoebe," he says before looking at Jamie.

"You really think I would stay at training after they called me?" Jamie challenges.

"Yes, not much you can do here," Roy says.

"How hard did that car hit you?” Jamie narrows his gaze at him. “Because clearly your brain is rattled, old man."

"How you feeling, Roy?" Ted asks to get the two to quit being so grumpy.

"Like I got hit by a car," Roy states.

"You did," Phoebe sniffles.

"I'm okay, kid," he says. Earning a scoff from Jamie. Roy glares at him. "You should-"

"Oh, Jamie Tartt's not going anywhere," Ted assures him. "Rebecca already knows you'll be out for a while, and sorry boys, but the cats out of the bag on this one."

"You told him," Roy glares at Jamie again.

"I did not," Jamie looks just as shocked.

"Keeley told me," Ted says. "Because she was worried Jamie was handling it too well."

"Of course she was," Jamie complains.

"You did cry, like a lot earlier," Phoebe says.

"Thanks for that, Phoe," Jamie says, his tone less than amused at being called out by a literal child.

"Phoebe, why don't you help me find your mom and call Keeley," Ted says.

She seems to weigh her options.

"And stop by the vending machines," Ted adds.

"Okay," she hugs her uncle again before following Ted out. Roy looks over at Jamie and can tell he really is hanging in by a thread.

"I'm fine," Roy says. And Jamie doesn't even say anything, just crawls in the bed beside Roy. Roy grunts but manages to shift a bit to make them both fit. "Better?" Roy asks once Jamie is practically molded into his side.

"Yes, much," Jamie says and he buried his face in Roy's shoulder.

"Why am I not surprised?" Roy's sister says when she walks in.

"Not my idea," Roy says.

"Not complainin' though, yeah?" Jamie counters.

"Tear his stitches and I'm banning you myself, Tartt," she says.

"Ouch, Doc," Jamie says. "But fair."

She hums as she sets to checking his vitals.

“Pain?” She asks.

He grunts.

“Roy,” she starts but Jamie beats her to it.

“It's either now or you have to admit it when Phoebe gets back,” Jamie says. And whether it is because he's right or that Jamie's so close to losing it Roy knows he needs to answer.

“Fine, 6.”

“Right,” his sister says.

She makes a few notes.

It was quiet again when she left.

“Are you mad?” Jamie asks.

“That I got hit by a fucking car?” Roy counters. That seemed like an obvious question. Of fucking course he was. He could have died. His mind circles back as Jamie shifts.

“That people know,” Jamie corrects. “About us.”

Roy considers it as best he can with painkillers in his system. And he really doesn't fucking care because Jamie is there with him and despite how he was acting before he was glad he was there. It had been terrifying to think he might die when he has people that need him.

“No,” Roy finally answered. “Needed you here, and if that's the fucking cost. Fine.”

“Good, because I think the team knew something was up, but that might have been because I couldn't sit still.”

“When have you ever fucking sat still?” Roy posits.

“This was worse,” Jamie tells him. “I'm sure Will is going to be pissed at the state of my boots. Pacing constantly on a hard surface.”

“Well get you new fucking boots,” Roy assures.

“Least of my worries, love,” Jamie admits, carefully shifting so he can see Roy's face. “Scared the shit out of me when I couldn't- you weren't answering. No one could find you. You never-”

“Fuck,” Roy says because Jamie has tears streaming down his face and he hates when that happens. He hates that it's because of him, even if he had no say in what happened to him. Despite the ache it causes Roy reaches up and brushes as many of those tears away as he can without risking his stitches. “I'm-”

“Don't!” Jamie starts to pull away. The striker knew what he was about to say. Jamie vehemently shakes his head, causing Roy's hand to have to fall back to the bed. “You are not fucking fine, Roy,” Jamie states, and it was clear what little hold Jamie had on his feelings was slipping. “Because I’m not! Phoebe isn’t either. You nearly died! I can't…do you think I want to do any of this shit without you? Because I fucking don't.”

“Not fucking asking you to,” Roy says, and it probably comes out more aggressive than he intended because Jamie was no longer tucked against his side. The footballer was on his feet, having wound himself up to pacing again. And Roy's chest always gets tight when Jamie does that shit. He needs Jamie to be okay. But he knows he probably said that wrong when Jamie glares at him.

“You didn't fucking have to,” Jamie retorts. And that's fair.

“Fucking hell,” Roy grumbles, attempting to sit up so he can better track Jamie's movement.

“Don’t do that,” Jamie grumbles as he moves back to help him. “Hurt yourself and your sister will boot me.”

“Then quit fucking pacing,” Roy tugs at Jamie's arm until he sits on the edge of the bed. Roy sighs, ignoring the ache in his ribs as he does.

“I'm not fucking dying, Tartt. Fucking doctors made sure of it.”

“Barely,” Jamie says.

“But they fucking did, and that's fucking that.”

Jamie scoffs but doesn't bother arguing. He was anxious and still thinking about how much worse things could have been, and how much could still go wrong.

“Look at me, Tartt,” Roy demands. Jamie does. “I know this is a fucking mess, but I will be fucking fine. You know why?” Jamie shrugs. “Because you lot won't stop until I am. You, my sister and Ted fucking Lasso, are all fucking determined. Throw in Keeley and that fucking team. I probably won't get a fucking quiet moment til I'm back at the dog track. So fucking do it.”

“Are you telling me to take care of you?” Jamie asks.

“Going to fucking do it anyway, yeah?”

“Of course,” Jamie nods. “What do you need me to do?”

“You're here, so things are already fucking better,” Roy states. That has warmth spreading through Jamie's chest because Roy has less filter than most, but it would appear he has even less now. And it's oddly sweet.

“Yeah, I'm here,” Jamie says as he shifts to prop his knee up on the bed and takes Roy's hand in his. The fact Roy seems to relax even more has Jamie smiling for what feels like the first time all day. “And you heard the gaffer, I'm not going anywhere. You're stuck with me.”

“Good, going to need help with the kid,” Roy says. “She is going to be impossible to get rid of.”

“Don't lie Kent, you love every second of it. You love that kid.”

“Not the only fucking one,” Roy states.

“That loves Phoebe? Of course not, she's adorable and-”

Roy squeezes his hand.

“That I love, you fucking muppet. Sometimes I wonder why but fucking hell, Tartt. I fucking love you.”

Jamie grins. “Fucking love you too, you prick.”

Roy tugs him until Jamie lays back down beside him. There is a knock at the door. Jamie goes to get up but Roy doesn't let him.

“Well aren't you two adorable,” Ted says as he and Phoebe come in.

“Fuck off, Lasso,” Roy grunts.

“Uncle Roy,” Phoebe starts.

“I know, kid,” Roy says.

“Your mum probably knows where his wallet is more than he does,” Jamie says.

“Could probably finally cash out that tab I've heard about,” Ted adds.

“Oi, don't give her fucking ideas.”

“That's two,” Ted states.

“Fucking hell,” Roy mutters, closing his eyes and letting his head fall back against the pillows.

“Three,” Phoebe giggles.

“I got you,” Jamie quietly tells Roy. Jamie grabs his wallet from his locker and tosses it to Phoebe. Phoebe gives him a look. “He's been through it, so I'll take the hit for him.” Jamie grins. Phoebe just shrugs and takes three quid from him.

“Now he owes you,” Phoebe says, setting his wallet on the table by his phone, which he had set aside to focus on Roy when he initially crawled into the bed.

Roy glares at him, but it doesn't bother the striker.

#tw: injury #tw: hospitalization #tw: hospitals #tw: hit by car #tw: crying #tw: cursing #tw: cussing #tw: fear #tw: anxiety #tw: medical procedures #tw: medical emergencies #tw: medical treatment #tw: medication #tw: mentions of death #ted lasso fic #royjamie #jamie x roy #roy x jamie #jamieroy

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roman-roy-apologist · 1 year

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thoughts on the new ted lasso episode (trent crimm is SO babygirl coded)

OH MY GOD HE IS SO!!!

and my thoughts:

the way dani said fuck you trent crimm was incredible

JAMIE COMFORTING ROY INSTEAD OF GOING TO KEELEY AKDHDJEJDHD

beard’s little yelps my beloved he’s just like me fr

everyone giving roy presents <3

every single scene with trent istg he’s so cringefail coded he’s giving david energy just a little

like the way he jumped when roy screamed his name

THE FACT THAT WHAT TRENT WROTE AFFECTED ROY SO MUCH HE’S KEPT IT IN HIS WALLET FOR THIRTY FUCKING YEARS OH MY GOD THAT MAN IS NOT OKAY

AND THE FACT THAT HIM LEAVING CHELSEA MIRRORS HIM LEAVING KEELEY BECAUSE OF HIS SELF WORTH ISSUES AND HE THINKS ITS BETTER TO QUIT THAN BE GIVEN UP ON OH MY GOD IM GONNA SCREAM

the fact that jamie sees his former self in zava and doesn’t want zava to fuck up the team like he did originally

trent is also VERY clearly gay for ted like i don’t think them getting together would do anything for the plot or whatever but i need some trent one sided pining istg

REBECCA OMG SHE ATE SHE SERVED SHE SLAYED THE HOUSE DOWN WHAT A FUCKING QUEEN

i think barbara is going to become keeley’s best friend and not her original friend that she hired because she’s already not taking the job seriously

and the rebecca backstory oh my fucking god 😭😭😭

the fact that nate wasn’t even in the episode but we still got that subtle insight and foreshadowing about what will happen to nate with rupert

ted is seriously questioning staying in the uk 😭😭😭😭😭

^ ted feels like he’s abandoning his son

these are most of my thoughts if you want to share yours :)

#ollie swag #asks #ted lasso #trent crimm #roy kent #rebecca welton #dani rojas #jamie tartt #nate shelley #nathan shelley #keeley jones #zava ted lasso #tedependent #tedtrent #ted lasso spoilers

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zarophod · 1 year

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okay so that was the best episode ever.

#trent crimm confirmed gay and ex-wife??#love that #trent and colin FINALLY!!#jamie and roy omg!!#higgins and will we’re incredible too omg #and rebecca and that man?!!#fuxkkk they’re so hot!!!#i loved it so much #best episode ever!!!#trent crimm <33 #ted lasso spoilers #ted lasso #trent crimm #jamie tartt #roy kent #rebecca welton

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jomiddlemarch · 2 months

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20 questions for writers

Tagged by @asteraceae-blue who is Very Nice Indeed.

1. How many works do you have on AO3? 876

2. What's your total AO3 word count?

1,544,499

3. What fandoms do you write for?

Brace yourselves. Mercy Street, Shadow and Bone, Foyle's War, Poldark, The Last of Us, GLOW, A Discovery of Witches, Anne of Green Gables, Little Women, Shogun, Harry Potter, Downton Abbey, Frozen, Dune, Ted Lasso, Star Wars, The Hour, Sanditon, Leap, Brooklyn 99, Far From The Madding Crowd, Beauty and the Beast, Wonder Woman, Gilmore Girls, Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Avengers, Parks and Rec, Betsy-Tacy, Wandavision, Rogue One, The Mandalorian, Bridgerton, Community, Solo, Iron Man, Call the Midwife, Lord Peter Wimsey, Fleabag, The Little Mermaid, Emma, The Guernsey Potato Peel Pie and Literary Society, Timeless, Rebecca, The Age of Innocence, Beecham House, World on Fire, And Then There Were None. A few more but I am tired now.

4. What are your top 5 fics by kudos?

what it is to be a thin, crescent moon

A Wife--at daybreak I shall be

Point and Click

Bear with the truths I would tell you now

The subtlest fold of the heart

5. Do you respond to comments?

I do try and answer everyone, even if I just say thanks. I will delete really rude comments, which have fortunately been rare.

6. What is the fic you wrote with the angstiest ending?

I wrote "Because I could not stop for Death" for Mercy Street and killed basically every character at least once, making remaining characters miserable. Except for the last chapter, where I killed the guy we all loathed.

7. What’s the fic you wrote with the happiest ending?

This is tough because I mostly write happy endings. I think "But let thy silk twist down" counts as one, because Jed Foster is convinced that Mary is dying or has rejected him and then she surprises him by showing up and locking them into the sitting room. And in GLOW, "everything could yield him pleasure" allows Sam and Ruth to get back together over Christmas.

8. Do you get hate on fics?

Not very often. It's mostly been in big fandoms (Reylo, Shadow and Bone, I'm looking at you) but it hasn't been a big issue on AO3 or Tumblr. And I'm comfortable deleting and blocking.

9. Do you write smut? If so, what kind?

Yes, when I feel it's called for. I write grown-up sex scenes, so there are no wacky positions (unless someone talks about how they're going to throw out their back) and sometimes a breastfeeding mother's milk lets down or a woman struggles to have an orgasm. It's pretty vanilla though and all cishet. In the cock v. dick debate, I lean cock. I don't use other euphemisms for male genitals unless someone is quoting a poem. (I'm not sure that has happened but it totally could with me.)

No one in any of my sex scenes has had any bodyscaping and a not insignificant number of times, someone has left their socks on.

10. Do you write crossovers? What’s the craziest one you’ve written?

OMG, YES. I love a crossover. Probably my Mercy Street/Sesame Street crossover has to be up there for zaniness. I did put Shadow and Bone characters in AOGG Prince Edward Island and I have also crossed over All Creatures Great and Small vets (James and Tristan) into the Grishaverse.

11. Have you ever had a fic stolen?

Not that I'm aware of.

12. Have you ever had a fic translated?

I've been asked for permission but I don't think I gave it.

13. Have you ever co-written a fic before?

Yes. During the pandemic, there was the Mercy Street Murder Hotel round robin with @tortoisesshells @fericita-s @broadwaybaggins @sagiow @mercurygray and also the Cruise Ship with @sagiow and @fericita-s.

(Pro tip: it's easier if you agree on your murderer BEFORE you start writing but it was fun writing clues that were 50/50 going to be red herrings.)

14. What’s your all time favorite ship?

Given the number of fics I've written for them, I have to say Mary Phinney/Jed Foster but it really could be smart-woman-who-is-underestimated/quippy-guy-who-gets-he's-smart-but-not-as-smart-as-she-is-and-that's-the-turn-on

15. What’s a WIP you want to finish but doubt you ever will?

This may make people sad, but I have a hard time seeing my way clear to an ending on "what is it to be a thin crescent moon" largely because I'd have to do some more plotting to get where I'd want to go. It's never say never but the truth is, I originally intended to stop when they got to the Little Palace, so everything after that was basically improv.

16. What are your writing strengths?

I think I'm pretty good at capturing a character's voice and I've often been told my work is poetic, which I appreciate, as I am a poet.

17. What are your writing weaknesses?

Long-form plotting. I love to read it, but I get tired trying to create it and often resort to lily-padding (my own term for jumping from scene to scene.) I overuse the word just. I don't play chess well but I cannot resist writing about gambits.

18. Thoughts on writing dialogue in another language in fic?

I try to keep it minimal, since I'm only fluent in English.

19. First fandom you wrote for?

Mercy Street.

20. Favorite fic you’ve written?

What is this, Sophie's Freaking Choice? I really like my GLOW zombie road-trip story "Music shall untune the sky" because I gave them a good ride and there was so much angst! "Hope is the thing with feathers" is a fic I wrote for myself, when I was despairing about Real Life and US politics and human rights, where I let Christopher Foyle offer the comfort I desperately wished for.

Tagging @tortoisesshells @fericita-s @sagiow @broadwaybaggins @oldshrewsburyian @orlissa @amarguerite @aloveforjaneausten and @aquitainequeen but anyone else is welcome to hold forth!

#about me #about my fic #it's all on AO3 #if you want to search #sorry no links

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cillixn · 2 months

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Modern cult leader attire is actually a perfect way of describing that look😭 and he actually can! I've seen his full blown beard in Swiss Army Man and it took me a second when watching it cuz im like- that's not my bbg, idk who that is but that ain't my pretty boy! But can you imagine Paul rocking a porn stach? Like idk I feel like he would just look like Ted lasso😂😂 (not that that's a bad thing in my book-)

-💌

is the beard in swiss army man real?? bc it looks fake as hell like the one in war and peace, but it could be natural lmaooo omg

also unfortunately he did have a pornstache for a role and it was Not Good™️

#ngl?? i still would tho #my biggest “hear me out” of all his characters #asks #💌 anon #paul dano

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moon0fairy · 1 year

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Ted Lasso 3x06 commentary !!!!!

• very sad atmosphere oh boii ok so we‘re already in Amsterdam

• Jan Maas speaking dutch!!

• „this is a pretend conversation. You‘re a pretend person with a pretend job. And I‘m having a really hard time pretending to give a shit.“ and Jan‘s smile hsksks

• NIGHT OUT IN AMSTERDAM

• JACK AND KEELEY FLYING TO NORWAY TO SEE THE NORTHERN LIGHTS DAMN SAPPHICS REALLY DO MOVE FAST

• uhhh damn Rebecca that was subtle commentary to Roy👀

• „no curfew tonight“ and Beards eyes getting subtly bigger

• Dani I love you

• Roy is in a biig mood

• JAMIE KNOWS HIS HISTORY FACTS (someone has energy)

• not Rebecca going on the bike side of the road (i don‘t know the right term in english)

• well damn ….

• bike lane thank you unknown man

• Ted texting Rebecca but she lost her phone so he spends the whole night with Trent instead-

• „you know I wanna try something new“ like going to a gay bar-

• TRENT CRIMM I SAW YOU

• Trent I would go to every museum with you

• higgins don‘t say that

• Jan suggesting a club with a lot of women and Colins saying immediately afterwards that he can’t make it and Trent looking up (I‘m in pain)

• sipping his tea because he knows the tea👀

• that boat house looks very comfy (funf fact: I actually always dreamt about living on a boat like this)

• ohhhh we‘re getting Ted high??

• Get Dani his tulips🥺🥺🥺

• Colin sneaking out👀

• THE LEOPARD SHOES, Detective Trent mode activated

• He seems nice and I feel like they stray away more and more from Ted and Rebecca idea as a couple

• Ted, if you don‘t want that… I mean I could… I would drink it for you

•. Colin storyline here we go

• Trent showing up behind him I‘m gonna pass out

• nooo Colin🥺🥺🥺

• oop-

• Roy doesn‘t know how to ride a bike either?????

• damn Roy that was a lot opening up

• we really thought we‘re getting a romantic „Ted teaching Trent how to ride a bike“ but we‘re getting Roy and Jamie instead-?

• Trent coming out story I can‘t believe this is actually happening omg

• trying not to tear up challenge failed

• „ I used my Holmesian powers of journalistic deduction“

• Ted going to a Van gogh exhibition oh no more tears incoming (apparently for Ted too)

• oh no they‘re still arguing over food?😭😭

• Isaac is going through it

• Jamie opening up too and Roy apologizing to him

• not the American bar😭 (homesickness? Foreshadowing that he will go to america again in the end?)

• oh no the tea is kicking in

• love the triangle history

• pillow fight in the lobby, Trent and Colin enjoying the gay club, Roy and Jamie seeing a windmill, this is amazing

• That foot massage was uhm, no comment (good for you Rebecca)

• Beard apparently had a good night🥴

• oh so he experienced a placebo effect

• Triangles to try angels jdksks

• Coling touching Trents arm oh they‘re besties now 🥺

10/10 episode no further comment needed

#ted lasso #ted lasso 3x06 #trent crimm #colin hughes

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