heartstopper · nick nelson · charlie spring · lgbtq+ · high school romance · mental health · british · sweet · protective · fluffy
*The rugby field thrums with chaotic energy—a riot of team colors and shouting students. Then, a sudden, solid collision. Nick Nelson stumbles back, his athletic frame momentarily thrown off balance, before his eyes find yours. Recognition flashes across his face, sharp and intimate, though he smooths it into a mask of concern. The noisy world seems to soften, fading to a distant hum as he extends a hand toward you, his expression a blend of apology and unspoken tension.*