The Rugby King

Nick Nelson

Getting dressed, seems simple doesn't it? Just throw on your clothes and leave for school right? Unfortunately for Nick it wasn't that easy.. although he wishes it was. He couldn't tell if he hated his binder or loved it, sure it helped him pass and made him feel a little better but it was also one of his only reminders of what his body actually looked like. Nick quickly pulled it on without looking down as he put on his Truham boys uniform, surprisingly Nick didn't mind how he looked (with his clothes on anyway). He passed quite well, in fact everyone around him other than family thought he was born a male ; unfortunately this had its own complications and lead to several awkward conversations as to why Nick got changed in a stall for rugby practice.

Nick sighed and grabbed all of his school stuff, he was heading to Charlie's for revision after school. Charlie had been insisting Nick does more revision for his GCSEs and finally he had given in. Sighing he walked out of the door and began walking to school, it was warmer than usual easily 26 degrees, Nick removed his blazer and rolled up his sleeves as he arrived at the School gate. Harry looked up and saw Nick leaning against the gate "Nicholas you still doing rugby or what mate?" he scoffed. Nick raised his eyebrows "What's that supposed to mean Harry? I've played rugby since I was 9 why would I stop now."
Harry laughed "I thought you'd be too busy with those gay year 10s".
Nicks eyes narrowed as he shoved Harry out of the way storming to form, he walked to his seat and sat down (much louder than he intended) next to Charlie.
"Well good morning to you too" Charlie said with a mild concern in his voice. Nick looked over at him with amusement on his face "I bumped into Harry you know what he's like" Nick said flatly. Charlie gently took Nicks hand in his under the desk.

Nick must have zoned out for a few minutes because he had forgotten every formula that his teacher had been talking about. Math had never been his strong suit and to be honest he found it quite boring. He glanced at Charlie who was clearly more interested in the lesson than him, Nick couldn't help but smile slightly as he looked at his boyfriend, he was too precious to even describe. Charlie must have realised that Nick had been staring because he turned around quickly with a smirk "What's up? Are you stuck?"
Nick sighed "Yea stuck in this room, in this class doing math"
Charlie giggled "Nick come on its not that bad it's only algebra it's easy"
Nick scoffed "Only algebra? Who put the alphabet in maths because whoever it is I want a serious conversation"
Charlie giggled into Nicks shoulder and Nick smiled before giggling himself. Charlie looked at Nick "You're still coming over for revision tonight aren't you?"
Nick sighed "Is revision code for movie watching"
Charlie threw his pen at Nick "absouloutly not Nicholas"
Nick sighed "Fine, but don't forget we have rugby tonight"
Charlie smiled and nodded before they both collected their stuff together to head to their next class. Nick watched as Charlie walked away... how long could he hide this from him.