Heartstopper Oneshots

Playground

current day Charlie's POV:

I remember the day like it was yesterday. Nick and I were at the playground, both 5 and 6 years old. We had just met a few weeks prior, and I had already fallen in love with him.We ran to the swings, and I could feel my heart racing with excitement. Nick held my hand, and I felt a jolt of electricity shoot through my body. I had never felt such a strong connection with anyone before.As we swung back and forth, Nick told me how amazing I was. I felt my cheeks flush with embarrassment, but I couldn't help but feel giddy with happiness. I was so grateful to have Nick as my friend.As the sun began to set, we sat on the swings and watched the sky turn pink and orange. Nick leaned over and whispered in my ear, "You know, Charlie, you're not just my friend. You're my best friend." I felt a lump form in my throat, and my heart swelled with joy.And then, without warning, Nick took my hand in his. I felt my entire body go weak with emotion. I had never felt so close to anyone before. I wanted to stay in that moment forever.As we walked home, holding hands, I knew that Nick was special. I knew that I wanted to be with him forever. And even though I was just a kid, I knew that what I felt for Nick was more than just friendship. It was love.

Sarah Nelson's perspective when Nick came home:

As soon as Nick ran  through the front door, I could tell he was bursting with excitement. "Mum, Mum!" he shouted. "I met a new friend at the playground today!""Wow, that's great, Nicky," I said, smiling at him. "Tell me all about it."Nick practically bounced up and down as he told me about his day at the playground and how he met Charlie. He talked about how cool Charlie was, and how they played together on the swings and the slide."And you know what, Mum?" Nick said, his eyes shining. "I want Charlie to be my boyfriend! He's even cooler than Iron Man!"I felt a pang of surprise and concern. My six-year-old son wanting to have a boyfriend was not something I had expected to hear. But I kept my cool and asked Nick to explain what he meant.He told me about how he felt when he was around Charlie, how his heart felt weird and how he wanted to hold his hand. I listened carefully, trying to understand what was going on in my son's head."Well, Nick," I said, trying to choose my words carefully. "Having a boyfriend is a very grown-up thing to do. Do you know what it means to have a boyfriend?"Nick shook his head, looking a little confused. "I don't know, Mum. I just know that I really like Charlie, and I want to play with him all the time."I took a deep breath, trying to figure out how to handle this conversation. "Nick, it's okay to have feelings for someone," I said gently. "But having a boyfriend means that you're in a special kind of relationship with someone. It's important to understand what that means and to be sure that you're ready for that kind of relationship."Nick listened carefully, and I could tell he was taking in what I was saying. "So, does that mean I can't be Charlie's boyfriend?" he asked, sounding a little disappointed."Not necessarily, Nicky," I said. "But it's important to talk to Charlie and make sure that he feels the same way. And it's important to talk to me about what it means to have a boyfriend."Nick nodded, looking thoughtful. "Okay, Mum. I'll talk to Charlie and I'll talk to you too."I gave Nick a hug, feeling proud of him for being so open and honest with me. I knew that this was just the beginning of a long journey, but I was ready to support my son every step of the way.

5 year old Charlie's POV

Nick had invited me to the playground. Ms. Nelson was watching us as Nick and I played together at the playground. I felt a warmth in my chest that I couldn't explain. Nick was funny, kind, and so much fun to be around. I couldn't help but feel drawn to him, like a magnet.When Nick took my hand and led me to a quiet corner of the playground, I felt my heart racing. I wasn't sure what he wanted to talk about, but I knew it was important."You're the best, Charlie," Nick said, smiling up at me. "I really like playing with you."I felt a blush spread across my cheeks, and I smiled back at him. "I like playing with you too," I said.Nick took a deep breath, his eyes shining with excitement. "Charlie, can I ask you something?""okay, Nick," I said, feeling curious."Do you want to be my boyfriend?" Nick blurted out, looking a little nervous. he was fiddling with his hands.My heart skipped a beat, and for a moment, I didn't know what to say. I had never thought about having a boyfriend before, but something about Nick made me feel special, like I was the only person in the world who mattered to him.But then I smiled, feeling a sense of relief. "Yeah!" I said. "I want to be your boyfriend."Nick let out a 'yaaay!' of joy and threw his arms around me, hugging me tightly. "This is the best day ever!" he exclaimed.As we hugged, I felt a sense of happiness wash over me. I had found someone who understood me and accepted me for who I was, and that was all that mattered.From that day on, Nick and I were inseparable. We held hands, hugged, and gave each other little kisses on the cheek. And even though we were just six years old, we knew that our love was real.