Heartstopper: The Life Afterwards

Tori's POV

7pm. Nick and Charlie walk through the door. Dare I say I'm glad that they are home. These days, being at home with my mums mood swings ain't the most pleasant. Charlie heads upstairs and goes to the bathroom. "Good day?" I say to Nick.
"Yeah!"
"Is Charlie okay?"
Nick suddenly pauses, checks to see if Charlie is coming down the stairs and begin to explains the chat on the pier. I knew Charlie was emotional about Nick moving to uni and I'm afraid of what effect that's going to have on Charlie. I'm sure he will be okay but a small part of me fears that it won't be an easy ride for him.
It's strange. Usually when Nick is round Ollie is the first person to say "hi". Jumping into Nicks arms. This time, Ollie is in bed because he hasn't been feeling well. My mum appears from upstairs.
"Hello Nick? How are you? How is your mum"
"Yeah I'm okay thank you. Mum is okay. Tired most days from the long night shifts"
"Would you like a cup of tea?"
Usually Mum is never this polite. She knows that Nick and Charlie just make themselves a cup of tea if they want.
"Actually, I've left something in my car"
Nick looks to me. "Can you let Charlie know when he comes down. I simple nod. My mum heads to the living room whilst Nick walks out the front door.
Not long after, Charlie walks downstairs and immediately notices Nick's disappearance.
"Charlie. Don't stress. He's grabbing something from his car"
I see relief on his shoulders. He stands beside me as Nick walks through the front door. He's holding a gift bag. It's blue. With a rugby ball on the side. I know who this is for.
"Can we go see Ollie?" Nick says with a grin on his face. We all head upstairs. Nick first of course. Then Charlie, then me. As we appear through the doorway, Ollie is wrapped up in his duvet.
"Ollie" Charlie says, "look who's here!"
I stand under the door frame as I see Ollie appear from under the covers. Although he doesn't have the energy, I know he wants to jump up into Nicks arms. Instead, he gives Nick a big smile. "Hey...Nick" he says. He clears his throat.
"Hey buddy! I'm sorry you aren't well so I brought you a few things to cheer you up"

This is one thing I have loved about Nick. Yes, he's your typical boyish lad with sports and video games, but he also has a heart of gold. He loves Ollie. Not as much as Charlie of course but Ollie has this power over Nick I can't quite explain myself. Charlie and Nick sit on either side of Ollie's bed. Ollie slowly sits up, his hair is scruffy from rolling over his bed most of the time. He looks cute though bless him. Ollie notices the rugby ball and once again, has the biggest smile on his face. Ever since Ollie found out Nick played rugby, Ollie became obsessed with it. Mum doesn't allow Ollie to watch it on TV because it's an aggressive sport but Ollie has been to a few of Nicks games at school and just enjoys it so much. Nick reaches into the bag and pulls out a rugby ball.

I stare thinking how is this going to cheer him up. What sort of gift is this? But then I look at it closely. It's the rugby ball from the first game Ollie went to watch at Truham. I smile. That's very thoughtful of Nick. This used to be in Nicks possession since he keeps the balls from the games he wins for Truham but Nick probably has too many now he doesn't have space to keep them all.
Charlie holds Nicks hand and gives his a loving smile. Nick also smiles and hands Ollie the ball. To make things even better, Nick signed it which immediately starts Ollie off crying.
"I love you, Nick" as he reaches for a hug.
"I love you too, buddy" as Nick gives him a gentle hug. "There's also a card in their but I'll save that for when you're feeling better so someone can read it too you!"
"Okay!" Ollie says as he holds the rugby ball tight in your arms.

After a couple of minutes of chatting Nick and Charlie head into Charlie's room and leave the door slightly open. My mum has this rule about no closed doors in the house. Considering my and Charlie are teenagers and want personal space, we hardly get it.
I head into my room! Laptop in hand ready for another depressing night with myself.