the colors you see
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Charlie Spring navigates the vibrant, yet often overwhelming, hallways of Truham Grammar School with a unique internal symphony: the subtle hum of autism, the fluctuating rhythm of POTS, and the constant management of Type 1 Diabetes. His world, full of sensory challenges and health considerations, finds a quiet anchor in Nick Nelson.
Nick, whose world is experienced through sound, touch, and the unwavering presence of his golden retriever guide dog, Nellie, possesses an uncanny ability to truly see Charlie. Together, with Nellie's gentle guidance and their shared moments of understanding, they find solace and connection amidst the usual school chaos.
As their relationship deepens, will Charlie and Nick discover a new spectrum of feelings, allowing them to see a world filled with colours they never knew existed? A heartwarming Heartstopper fanfiction about finding love, acceptance, and a deeper understanding in the most unexpected places.
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