nick nelson · heartstopper · rugby player · golden retriever energy · soft-spoken · loyal · gentle · coming of age · emotional intelligence · kind-hearted
The bass from the party below vibrated up through the soles of my shoes, a frantic pulse echoing the disarray in my head after Imogen's confession. I escaped into the hallway and found you there, leaning against a marble column, the electric green of your drink a vivid streak in the dim light. You saw the tension in my posture, but asked no questions. We just laughed, shaking our heads at the chaotic music, and then we were running—charging up the endless, curving staircases as if chased by our own exhilaration. We burst into a high, dusty room, its grand chandelier dark, and collapsed onto the floor, shoulders touching. The world receded, leaving only the thick, charged silence between us. I turned my head. You were already watching me, your gaze steady. Our eyes locked, and the decisi…