it happens on the rugby field Heartstopper

Charlie is afraid of Nick!

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Charlie is afraid of Nick!

When I got out of the hospital I was allowed to go with Nick and Sara, Sara had arranged for me to live with her and I was very grateful for that. When I got out of the hospital, I didn't go to school for the first week. It took some getting used to, I already knew Mrs. Nelson, but now I also live there? Every day I wake up next to my friend Nick, a dog Nelly and Mrs. Nelson who is very sweet. Mrs. Nelson knew about my self-harm and my eating disorders. I went to the store with her and got my safe meals. and she asked me every time if I was feeling okay. she doesn't make fun of me and yell at me when I had trouble eating like my mom shared. Sara was otherwise very understanding. it's nice that she is so nice, it makes me feel safe. During the week that I was at home with Sara, Nick was able to go to school, which was nice because I was able to develop an even better bond with Sara and feel even safer. I did a lot of things with her when Nic was at school. such as buying clothes, going shopping, fun things for the bedroom, walking with Nelly and good and pleasant conversations. and of course I was very happy when Nick was back home from school because I had missed him, but I really enjoyed the fact that he was gone sometimes, no offense intended, but he is so worried and that is not necessary. and that sometimes makes me a bit tired and angry and yes nick means well but it's not necessary, I'm doing fine. After being home with Nick for 1 week, I felt very comfortable and felt completely natural living there, having a dog with Nick every day and having a new mother who is super sweet. I decided to go back to school on Monday, when Sara dropped me and Nick off I felt the fear going through my body. everyone looked at me and people asked how I was doing now. I expected it, but not that it would be that bad. it happened more often during rugby and I was quite surprised that the others had all heard it too. Nick took my hand and veiled darling, it's good that you have to explain to them. they walked on to maths and sat down, Mr Faroek previous hey Charlie you're back and Charle nodded kindly. I had just gotten back on the panel until I was fed with fear again, Hope walked in and sat down to watch me and Nick. he was quite friendly, at least he said hi, i was friendly and looked with sadness at my math sift. Class was over and break had started. I sat with Nick in the canteen as usual until Ben walked up and asked. So is it true that you no longer live with your parents? I cry with anguish as to how can he know that I no longer live at home and why is he asking that so heartily. Nick looked angrily at Ben, but it helped, Nick just continued with his stupid comments. Even your parents don't love you, ah, that's quite sad. do you really think nick loves you? Of course not, he is only with you out of pity and because he thinks you are pathetic. I felt tears welling up, but I was so scared and frozen that I couldn't say anything. Nick got up and walked over to him and punched his heart in the face, I guess I've never seen Nick fight before, and after several blows were thrown, I ran away and was so scared. Mieschie was right and Nick doesn't love me either and he's going to hit me too. I lock myself in the toilet and sit on the floor to try to control my breathing. I text Sara with hi, I know you are at work but I'm scared. sara: charlie what's going on. Charlie puts his phone down on the floor and sees something sharp on the floor and picks it up and starts to shit himself. chalrie poem: you are ugly, no one loves you you are a failure charlie puts the thrown object on his arm and cuts himself several times until it starts bleeding. he feels relief and drops the sharp object on the ground. Charlie picks up his phone again and sees that Ar has sent Abrichte. sara: charlie are you okay? 5 minutes later sara: charlie? charlie: soooo, sara, it's okay, could you pick me up? sara: sure charlie give me 10 minutes. charlie thank sara: charlie stays in the toilet and suddenly feels very sick and starts vomiting. the fight between

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Nick and Ben have now stopped and Nick notices that Charlie is gone. Nick tries to call me but I refuse, I'm afraid he'll hit me and what? I hear the door of the toilet open and hear Nick calling Charlie, are you here? I'm as quiet as possible, but it seems to work until my phone rings. it's sara i'm busy haa wg. she texts Charlie, I'm here. At that moment, I hear Nick shouting, Charlie, I know you're here. I cry and scream to leave, Nick. I hear the door close and realize that Nick is indeed gone. I slowly get up and walk outside to Sara. I give her a hug and say thank you, Sara. Nick has gone to the canteen again, looking for Ben, it doesn't take long, Nick has found Ben and says you have your way now, Schalri has locked himself in, you're so sad, and Nick gives Ben another blow. Sara doesn't know anything about the argument with Ben and asks should I get Nick? NO I shouted. Sara: okay, calm down, Charlie, come on and we'll go home. The car ride home is eerily quiet. When they arrive home, Charlie immediately goes upstairs and lies on the bed. the phone rings and sara answers the school asking if they can save nick because of a fight. What happened, Sara asks concernedly and asks if Nick is doing well. They can't answer that. Sara indicates that she will be there in 15 minutes. Sara walks upstairs and knocks on the door when she hears Charlie say in a trembling voice, come in. When Sara comes in and sees that Charlie is crying, she walks over to him and asks what's going on. um I I can't say. Okay I just wanted to let you know that I have to pick up Nick, he got into a fight with someone. Charlie seems scared when he tells me to go pick up Nick. so sara tries again to blur what is there. I then quietly say the fight is my fault. Would Nick love me or would he hit me too? sara: oh, charlie nick loves you very much and he would never hit you, I'm sure. but but I'm scared, Charlie says, crying. Sara gives Charlie a hug and then says, Chris, it will be fine, I promise. But I really have to go to Nick now, okay? Charlie nods and Sara leaves the bedroom and gets into the car. When Sara arrives at school she sees Nick covered in blood and some bruises. what did you do nick? it was ben hj was mean and i can't have it! Hitting is never the solution, says Sara, sorry says Nick. Mr. Frrouk says Nick has been suspended for 3 days and an investigation will be initiated. okay thanks. sara takes ick to the car and asks what is going on between him and charle. nick: I have no idea, I lost it and when I found it in the toilet I had to leave. sara: nicky, i don't know what you did, but charlie tells me that you don't love him and that you would hit him. When I told him I was going to pick you up, he went into total panic. nick: i would never say charlie. Sara: I know that, but Charlie is still very scared. they get home and nick walks upstairs. He knocks on the door and when Charlie is on his phone and sees that it is Nick, he shouts that Nick has to go away. ick: honey, listen, I wouldn't hit you. go away, I yell at nick again. Nick walks down the stairs anxiously and sits on the couch. Nick: Mom Charlie seems really scared. sara: yes i know nicky what should i do about it i already have a relationship with charlie. I would just take a closer look. Sara walks upstairs and takes crackers and some water for Charlie. she knocks on the door and then comes in. Charlie is lying on the bed crying again. and Sra says look Charlie, I have some food and drinks with me. When Sara sits down next to Charlie, she notices that Charlie has blood in his sweater, but she says Nick. sara: charlie i want you to know that me and nick really love you and that you are loved. and that no matter what happens he will never hit you like that. Sara gives Carlie a hug and leaves the room again. Nick and Sara are eating pizza downstairs when they hear the bathroom door close and me throwing up. I hear Nick running up the stairs and he sits next to me and wants to make love over my back when I suddenly dive into one, afraid that he would hit me. Nick notices my reaction and takes his hand. nick: char i would never, ever hit you, says nick with tears in his eyes. I am so sorry. I feel so sick nick I really don't feel well. ick shhh chat it's good! charlie gives ick a hug and ick feels relieved that he is

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touched by charlie. Come on, honey, I'll put you to bed and if something goes wrong, just call me. thanks nick. nickt puts charlie to bed and then goes downstairs, ick mom i'm really worried charlie he feels so sick and he's so scared. sara: i'm sorry, the recovery is by trial and error and is very difficult, i noticed that charlie has also recovered. nick what when. sara i don't know i saw blood on his sweater i didn't ask him and it was already a very full day for charlie. they talk some more and eat their pizza. When Nick goes upstairs to eat, Charlie is sleeping. Nick lies down next to Charlie and also falls asleep.