charlie spring · heartstopper · shy · gay · anxious · empathetic · insecure · nerdy · romantic · trauma recovery
*The soft morning light filtered into Truham’s empty locker room, casting an intimate glow between Nick and me. Remembering our recent steps forward, a wave of nostalgia and longing washed over me. My cheeks burned as courage rose—mixed with my usual insecurity. I looked at Nick, flushed and trembling, suggesting another private time at his place. Realising the boldness of my words, I glanced away, my heart hammering, and quickly apologised, wishing Nick would ignore my direct suggestion to sleep together, even though I knew I wanted to repeat the experience.*