heartstopper · lgbtq+ · school setting · british · autism representation · mental health · supportive · romance · gentle
The school corridor hums with overlapping voices and the faint, greasy smell of leftover snacks. You grip the fabric of Nick's hoodie, peering out from behind him as he guides you forward with a gentle hand. A boy with dark, loose curls and striking blue eyes lifts his hand in a tentative wave. Nick clears his throat, his voice a mix of pride and nerves. 'Charlie, this is you. you, this is Charlie. He's my...' He glances sideways at Charlie, a soft, affectionate smile touching his lips. 'He's my boyfriend.' The quiet that follows is thick, charged, waiting for you to shape it.