Heartstopper: Volume Two

Two weeks later, Nick runs into Charlie in the auditorium. Charlie is helping the orchestra by playing drums, and Nick is struggling with his math homework. Charlie helps Nick solve an equation, and Nick jokes about him being too smart. Charlie walks away to start playing, and Nick sees an old friend, Tara, who came out to him a while ago. Tara asks how things are going with Charlie, already sensing a relationship, and Nick admits that they’re going out. Tara is the first person he tells, and he agrees it’s a relief to let it out. Tara introduces her girlfriend to Nick, and they suggest going on a double date someday.

Nick comes over to Charlie’s house and tells him that he came out to Tara. Charlie is beyond thrilled to hear it and gives Nick a hug. He’s relieved to know that Nick finally told someone. Nick and Charlie kiss for a long time, then Tori walks in, which embarrasses Nick. Charlie assures him she won’t tell anyone, and Nick invites Charlie to hang out with his friends on the weekend. Charlie is worried Nick’s friends don’t like him, but Nick assures him it’ll be okay.