Heartstopper: Volume Two

Throughout the next few days at school, Charlie and Nick are always flirting, talking, and touching one another, which Charlie’s friends Tao and Aled notice. When Charlie gets hurt during a tackle in rugby, Nick helps him get off the field and ices his leg. In the locker room, Nick kisses Charlie, and they both blush.

On Thursday, Charlie and Nick go to the park together. Nick explains that after a week of research, he is pretty sure he’s bisexual. Charlie adds that he doesn’t need to know for sure, and that it’s okay to just follow his heart. Charlie and Nick lay down on the grass together and hold hands, and just as they move in for a kiss, a couple of people walk by. Nick immediately rolls away from Charlie, not wanting to be seen kissing him. Charlie reacts with understanding, and they decide to play with the dog instead. On Friday, Charlie invites Nick to his bowling birthday party, and Nick happily agrees.

Nick shows up for the party feeling unsure of himself, but Charlie happily greets him with a hug.