A Collection of Heartstopper Oneshots

Would You Kiss Me? - el_is_fruity16 Part 1

Summary:

Nick and Charlies first kiss, told from Charlies POV :)
All rights go to Alice Oseman
Notes:

Hey guys! I said I would post some one-shots before the release of my bigger fanfiction, so here is one. This is very lighthearted (egenrally family friendly), as my next fic will be very angsty. However, enjoy this for now before my new fic comes out on January 9th! I can't wait to see you then!
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Chapter 1: Would You Kiss Me?- Charlie POV

Chapter Text
"So...like...was Harry being serious? Do you like that girl?"

I asked Nick this, knowing it was a risky question. To anybody else, it might sound innocent, like two mates chatting. However, to me, it wasn't "two mates chatting". I was trying to find out if Nick likes anybody.

Nick was so quick to answer that it scared me a bit.

"NO! No, definitely not! We...we kissed at a party when we were like 13, and I liked her at the time, but I've honestly barely thought of her since then, and I DEFINITELY don't like her that way anymore!" Nick exclaimed, looking a bit...worried?

I was silent for a moment, maybe out of shock. Maybe out of surprise. Maybe...out of love?

"Ahh...okay...um...so...you don't have a crush on anybody at the moment?" I asked, shepishly. I was nervous, but I couldn't let Nick see that.

Nick was silent for a moment, which felt like an eternity. He looked at me, and finally responded.

"Well...I didn't say that."

My heart started pounding, and I looked up in surprise. I hope my glee and emotions weren't showing.

Oh my god, Charlie, get a grip. He is straight. And even if he wasn't, he wouldn't want to go out with you. You're a gay nerd, and he is the rugby captain.

I looked down, bowing my head and eyes.

"Haha...what's she like, then?" I asked, quietly.

Nick was silent, looking at my face.

"You're just going to assume they're a she?"

I immediately looked up. This changes things. Thickens the plot, as they say.

Because right now, one of two things is happening. One, Nick is coming out to me, and in that case, I have to mask any feelings I have for him and just support him. Two, he likes me back, and he's coming out to me at the same time.

I really, really hoped it was option two, although if it was option one, I would feel honored that Nick trusted me with that.

"Are they not a girl?" I finally asked.

Nick blushed and looked into my eyes.

"E-erm."

He just shrugs, most likely not knowing what to say.

I scooted closer to him so our hands touched. He looks at me and I look at him. He starts blushing again, and it makes me go crazy.

"Would you...go out with somebody who wasn't a girl?"

He puts his hand on his forehead.

"I don't know...maybe."

Now we both have each other's undivided attention, and it's like time stopped.

"Would you...kiss someone who wasn't a girl?" I ask as I move my body so our shoes are touching.

Nick looks nervous, and looks down as he says something I will never forget.

"I don't know."

OK, it's now or never, Charlie. Ask him. Kiss the boy.

My heart is pounding as I touch our hands together and bring my face closer to his.

With every ounce of courage in my body, I ask the question.

"Would you kiss me?'

Nick looks at me, blushing and surprised, but...happy?

I brace myself for the rejection as he opens his mouth to speak.

"Yeah."

Wait, did he just say that? Am I hearing things? Did Nick Nelson, the popular rugby king, say he wanted to kiss me? The gay nerd?

Without any hesitation, I close the gap between our fingers and close the gap between our faces.

It feels so right, kissing his soft lips. The starry night in the background, the quiet room. It feels like the stars were aligned for this to happen.

It feels...perfect.