Heartstopper Oneshots

Adult Nick and Charlie: The Band

Trigger warning ⚠️: mentions of B£n H0pe, mentions of SA, and SH scars.

Band Queer Intentions and Rugby player Nick Nelson shouldn't have anything in common right? The public believed. Not only did Queer Intentions and Nick Nelson go to the same school/sister school but the drummer Charlie Spring-Nelson is married to Nick Nelson. Who would have thought. Both have two very public Instagrams created after fame but kept there personal ones to keep in contact with the Paris squad members who didn't join/work for the band. Charlie on drums, Zahar as the lead guitarist, Sammy as the base guitarist, Joses on the piano, Eva and Duncan on vocals, then back stage Elle handled costuming and staging, Imogen marketing and Darcy ran the joint essentially. Tao was content with a freelance job in politics he never explicitly said what he did but the group gathered he wrote up important important political documents considering the amount of parliamentary contacts he has. Tara did a degree in performing arts dance at the University of Chichester, she had to call the Paris squad several times as her dorm across from the Chichester Tesco used to be an abandoned building and was very much haunted, it did however enable her to audition for the London Ballet. Nick got scouted for rugby in University and the day he graduated he had dozens of teams wanting to sign him catapulting his fame, he made it very clear that he is openly bisexual and was not going to hide.

Originally a school band Queer Intentions were heard in a summer fate and were invited to record an album with two singles. Over night sensations! They gave it another two albums in three years before they did there first world tour. World tour as headliners mind you, yes they opened to The Killers, Taylor Swift, Dolly Parton and Cher a few times but world tour all in there early twenties. Everything was finally looking up. Nick and Charlie were the first of the friend group to get married followed by Darcy and Tara, Elle and Tao were content as a boyfriend/girlfriend relationship, Imogen and Zahar were engaged but were looking for a long engagement.

Nick and Charlie became an inside joke. They had a nice flat together around London where Nick played. Nick had caught Charlie asleep on the music they were working on for the new album, Charlie had a sound proof room so he could play and not disturb the neighbours, the new songs were called The Gay Love Story and Two Romeos. It was really cute. Paris squad + band came over mainly to play with the dogs but Nick's cool too! "Come on Nick when's your next game?" "Saturday, why?" Nick asked pulling Charlie onto his lap, "We're so coming you were our biggest cheerleader so we're going to be yours," "Can we agree that I have jersey rights," Charlie smirked tapping his ring finger to highlight the band, "Do I have a choice you steal them," Nick laughed kissing Charlie. They were so happy everyone could tell, they deserved it after the hell they had been through in school.

"It's a beautiful day here in Kent as the home team take on Bristol, we've heard murmurs that band Queer Intentions is in the crowds today there home town not to far from here," radio presenter called, he was barely heard over the cheering crowd. Charlie was wearing Nick's spare jersey while everyone else was wearing the Nelson shirt merchandise, Nick was there friend (and husband) so of course they were there to support him. "Oh I think we've spotted Queer Intentions all in Nick Nelson jerseys they're all from the same town so it make senes they would support there rugby star. Wonder if they actually know each other," before they knew it the match had started, Nick got the first try to the groups great delight.

Towards the end of the game the scores were pretty even Nick was doing quite well. Except he got slammed, hard. Charlie got nervous when he didn't get up. He sat up shook his upper body then got back up but he wasn't with it you can see it, the game was at the point where they could sub someone else on in Nick's place, medics rushed over and with good reason he took to steps then stumbled down to the ground. An usher ran round and grabbed Charlie to come see Nick. Nick was sat in the locker room a paramedic knelt down in front of him holding a buck while Nick was drinking from his bottle, "Nick you alright," Charlie asked sitting next to him, Nick groaned resting his head on Charlie's shoulder, "No you don't you might have a concussion baby," "Your-," the paramedic hesitated, "Husband," Charlie interjected keeping Nick from dozing off, "Nelson your husband's right about the concussion. I don't think you need to go to a hospital but if anything changes do not hesitate to call 9-9-9," the paramedic explained giving Nick an ice pack."

Basic Googling and medical research dictated strict sleep schedule, relaxing bed time routine and limit technology. Easy enough. Charlie kept Nick talking in the shower, didn't let him touch caffeine or his phone, "Come on Charlie what am I going to do?" "Read a book, we have a collection or CDs pop one in the stereo," "I was thinking more like," he traced the waistband on Charlie's trousers, "No your not getting in my pants," Charlie laughed wrapping an arm around Nick's neck giving him a tender peck. After safely getting Nick to bed Charlie let him rest on his chest, Charlie was going to wake up about ten minutes before Nick. Charlie was blessed with an internal body clock which helps.

Nick hoped he recovered quickly as Queer Intentions were opening for Taylor Swift in the UK and he had a ticket for the Eras Tour. He had been looking forward to this all year. He had his outfit ready and he and Charlie spent ages making the bracelets, he couldn't wait to spend the romantic moments with Charlie. Something even now he can't get over is social anxiety, he is naturally very shy and to stop him chewing gum Charlie got him a fidget ring, but physical contact helps the most. A gentle squeeze of the hand, hand on the shoulder, being leant on, wrapping his arms around Charlie. It is the definition of the big dog being scared by a chihuahua and the pug chases them away. He did get clingy when concussed though.

Nick along with some of his teammates were sat watching Queer Intentions from the VIP boxes as they opened the Eras Tour. He was particularly drooling at how hot his husband was on that stage.

"Hello we know your probably here for Taylor Swift and we don't blame you she's an amazing person! But we have a surprise for you tonight, Charlie you can do the honours!" Zahar announced, Charlie stood up from his drums, "Well I was bored a few weeks ago and started flicking through my diaries from secondary school," he visibly cringed, "Something good came from it all though this song. Nick you'll always be my prince charming," a fan caught Nick blushing on camera,"

(Can we show this YouTuber some love their edits are incredible!)

"He's ruthless, you knew this

I told you, didn't I?

He's abusive, elusive

The truth is, he lies

I know you don't want to let go," the whole band knew what Ben had done to Charlie, anyone who went to school with them knew,

"And just like before

I can see that you're sure

You can change him but I know you won't," the Paris trip when Ben tried desperately to prove he had changed to Nick,

"The devil doesn't bargain

He'll only break your heart again

It isn't worth it, darling

He's never gonna change," Charlie moved his hair in front of his eyes, he didn't regret sharing the song he was just wishing they weren't live,

"He'll never be Prince Charming

He'll only do you harm again

I don't mean to meddle

But the devil doesn't settle," the had the crowd eating out of the palm of their hands, "Yes I'm okay," Charlie laughed down the mic.

"You were amazing!" He praised wrapping his arms around him now emerging into the VIP section wearing a Cardigan quoted jumper. Of that whole night of amazement, of dancing, having fun and being told to stop being so cute one moment stood out. Nick twirled Charlie into his arms for Cardigan, Taylor was sat singing (?) and Nick leaned down to whisper their version of the lyrics into Charlie's ear and trace his wrists, "I drew stars around your scars." Just cuteness overload. If they hadn't already been married Nick would have proposed to Charlie.

Waking up in the morning they realised that there little moment during Cardigan had gone viral, even icon Taylor herself had responded with a heart. Charlie just about died from embarrassment but hey it was sweet.