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Finally connecting the dots...

(P.S. I know I forgot the earring in the third/fifth panels, I will fix it before it goes live on the webcomic sites)

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hollie

poor, clueless boy ☹️🩷

ucfnurse

😂?😂?😍?🥰?!!!😎😊🫶🏻🫂⚽️🥅☀️🎉🎃🙃🌞🌻🌼🌸✌️🕊️

kels 🍄

oh Nicholas, so oblivious 😂

Victoria Panaro

OMG the reveal of the year!!!! 😂 🤣 Hahahaha

Leland

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Nick pls

Real_Amy_Jones

DUN DUN DUN He never saw that coming😂😂😂x

Lili

He so clueless hehhehee

Kimberley

Oh Nick, sweet summer child!

al ✨

oh nicky...😭

qwerty

Oh nick 😅

Maisie

BAHAHAH BLESS HIM 🤣🤣🤣

Leonie

nicks now just rethinking everything 😭😭😭😭

Rachel 🍂

Omg how did I never realise that this is brand new information for Nick?! 🤣

Gemma 🍂💙💛

I Completely forgot that Nick might not have worked that out yet 😂😂

Shin__

NICK NELSON YOU ARE SO OBLIVIOUS

Ulises

Oh cmon Nicholas 😂

Hannah Moseley

Nick how did you not know come on now 🤣

Carina

You mean to say Nick never knew?! 😂 The look of realisation on his face 😭🤣

Brittney

That face.. oh Nick 😅😅

Noah

LMAO NICKK

aine

baby 😭

Aims

Nick's reaction is everything 😭😂

Katie H

Nick's face 🥹 he's so surprised and had no idea 🥹

Caro

nick, my love, read the room

Synz

😭😭😭😭 sweet nicky

Dippity_Dip

Nick you’re the one who asked him to join he didn’t even sign up you needed a quick little guy😭

Lex

Really nick!

Allegra2346

Nick.exe has stopped working

San

Nick you didn't know it??? Oh babe 😂

Allegra2346

Charlie broke him oh my god

Kaila K

My goodness Nick can be so dense sometimes 😂🥰

Kat

What? This is a revelation to Nick? 😆 too cute

EllieRLM

Damn ! Oblivious Nick is adorable ! 🤣

Ham2417

Oh sweet baby Nick.

K

Aw Nick 🥰 You sweet oblivious darling ❤️

juliajoanna

Bless him for not knowing hahahaha ❤️

Faye

Oh sweet innocent Nick

Jay

we all love our clueless boy 😌

Nikki

Did Nick SERIOUSLY not realise?! 😂 Oh he’s so cute and silly to not realise. Their faces this volume are incredible, like just so expressive.

Anaïs

How could he not have known this 😂 oh Nick ❤️

Chris

Nick is so naive sometimes 🤭

Desi23

Is that a surprise for Nick??? Was always more than obvious darling! 🤣🥹😍

Tina

nick is giving himbo vibes in this conversation

Mel

LOL Nick, how could you not know?! 😆 Baby,

Adriane Tanjutco

Nick should tell Charlie he only lets him beat him in Mario Kart because ❤️

Tina

i'm absolutely losing it at their faces in the last panel

Fey 🍂

Honestly, I don’t get why Nick is so surprised. I thought it was obvious that Charlie wasn’t that big of a rugby fan. Or am I mixing up the series with the book? Maybe I need to reread the books

Elena

New page - new smile 😊🥰

Lisa

Oh Nick 🙈😂

MLN

Gang, stop saying that Nick is so innocent and oblivious…I CAN’T LIKE EVERY SINGLE COMMENT‼️❣️

Desi23

The only thing that Charlie likes about rugby is Nick Nelson!!

Vicky Wattam

Nick is so oblivious bless him

Allegra2346

I’m pretty sure Nick is the last one in the Paris squad to discover this-

NightSkiesDark

Oh no. They haven't been communicating as well as we'd thought!

Caitlin

No way he's only just discovering this lol

Barb

aaaaah, so so lovely how they still manage to surprise each other with such cute memories from their beginnings🫠🥹🥰

Jmejimz

Oh my god Nick, you giant rugby idiot 😂 🤦🏻‍♀️

Laura

Maybe Nick forgot through time or thought that Charlie learnt to love rugby.

Claudine Newman

Aww, Nick is such a sweetheart but he really was oblivious, wasn’t he.

Stephanus Surjaputra

Let’s just hope that Nick accepts it and not break up with him.

Annie

haha Nick, you clueless bby. never change ♥️ but omg the freaking ? ? ? in that one panel are sending me up a damn wall hahaha 😂

Laura

He could do that but Charlie knows that would be a lie 😂

Siero

He’s so clueless it’s adorable

tara🌞

the way he’s only just realizing😭😭oh nick

Jodie KH

This is so cute 🥹

shpepanie

NICK YOU SILLY GOOSE 🤣💜

Lisa Punky Girl

Oh this is too cute!! Flustered nick..❤️❤️

stina

okay that's hilarious

Christie

Oh Nick, sweetie 🤭

Sarah Jacobs

Awww pumpkin Nicky 🤣 you are so clueless sometimes ❤️❤️❤️❤️🍂

Harriet Echo

Oh Nickyyyyyyy 😝😭🙈🤣💜 giant adorable rugby idiot 🤣

Dionne Lakey

I wonder, in Nick's head, when he thinks Charlie fell for him in the timeline of them? He probably thinks he fell first. Bless him.

Darling

Omg stop it Nick is so adorable

Justin S.

lol Nick how did you not know? 🥰

E

Nick's whole worldview is shattered

Ameya

Is there a "Why are we like this" coming? 😂

Robert

We all knew that but perhaps Charlie didn't need to say it to Nick yet!

Merel

Nick sweetheart how did you not know that 😭 Truly living up to his himbo reputation

Jon Goerner

That's the Golden Retriever we all know and love.

Margarita

hahahahh he really didnt know omg wasnt it so obvious for everyone??

Krystyn

Oblivious Nick is so adorable 💜

Merel

Is Nick even aware of the reason he asked Charlie to join the rugby team in the first place? 🤭

Robert

Actually I thought that earlier in Series 1 when he was trying to explain to Tao why Charlie was avoiding him. He really didn't seem to understand Charlie felt he was trouble for Nick and by staying away from him, Nick's life would be easier.

Ania W.

Stop making fun of poor Nick 😂 My husband of 20 years thinks I like basketball 😅

Robert

... but don't forget Charlie went back to rugby during Nick's revision time, telling Nick he had missed rugby.

Olivia Brookes

jesus nick how oblivious can you be🤦🏻‍♀️

Merel

Nick in volume 1 probably: "It's so great that my new best friend Charlie is also into rugby. He keeps smiling at me during practice, he must really love the sport!"

Teddy Johnson

Charlie dropping a bombshell in nicks eyes when really it was bloody obvious 🤣🤣

soph

how is he only just figuring this out omg

Luke

Joining the rugby team is hands down the gayest thing Charlie does in his entire life and he literally marries a man. 🤦🏼❤️

Merel

It's so cute that they're still learning new things about each other and their relationship even after all this time.

Rmb

Oh dear. But I'm looking very forward to seeing one of the more iconic couple moments of all time play out. The massive emotional argument while also in fancy dress!! *chefs kiss*

ichrisnorman

The character in Charlie's face (in particular) just keeps getting better 💜

Peter G.

That's a surprise for Nick 🥰

Elena

I think we maybe mix things up a bit? 🤔 Because in the comics there is no conversation of that topic, I think, but in S2 there is that scene were Charlie says to Nick, he is rejoining Rugby to see him more often. So I think that shows, that it's obvious for Nick, that he is playing Rugby mainly because of him.

Marie

So gay of both of them tbh ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Liz

Why is this breaking my heart? lol. They are so cute!

Tori-Gaye Atterbury

Nick is so clueless and I love that for him 🥹 the fact that this is BRAND new information to him is adorable

Vicky Saumell

Clueless Nick is everything! This had me laughing out loud!

Larisa

Nicky, my sweet clueless baby ❤️❤️❤️

zara ahmed !!

nick being shocked 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 he really did somehow have no idea until the kiss that charlie liked him 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

Brent Henderson

Sweet. I wondered if Charlie would ever tell Nick why he really joined the team.

Andrew Pitonack

😂😂 duh Nick!! How could he not see that. ha ha. Love it!

Nyssa Rawther 🍉

Oh, Nicky darling. Sweet summer child. What a cutie. Also, it's so sweet that Nick always falls in love with something/someone (*ahem* rugby/Charlie) and assumes everyone must love them the same because they're just SO AWESOME. I love Charlie's rugby idiot so much 🥹🥹🥰🥰🥰

Carly Louise

We love a clueless bisexual 😍💜🩷💙

Sulagna Maitra

So, all this while, Nick did not know that Charlie didn't really like rugby?!!! 🤣😂🤣😂 That is SO ADORABLE and hilarious at the same time!! 😂🤩 Of course Nick being Nick, didn't consider that there are people on this planet who are not obsessed with rugby like him! 😂 Alice, how are you going to draw the biggest heart eyes of Nick heart eyes?!! 😍😍😍 Or is Nick going to have a different reaction?! 🤔🫠😄 I can't wait to find out!!! 🙌🌻

tip

STOP HOW DO I LIKE ALL THESE COMMENTS AT ONCE 🤣

ACxo

YESSS I LOVE THIS SM

RO

Nick being shocked by this makes me more sad than anything— he underestimates himself. Of course Charlie joined the team for you, Nick! And you are so worthy of that 🥺❤️

Emma

Okay now we need them to discuss each of their own perspectives about the lead up to the first kiss this is very important information 🫶

Loveislove

My favourite part is the first panel and the continuation of the shoe love story. Nick and Charlie's feet and shoes are so expressive 🥰

Charlie

Oh Nick! 🙈 you silly silly boy. 😂😂😂

B Gore

This is just precious! What a sweet **surprise** for Nick. Haha

Molly Goat

Nick how are you so shocked 🤣🤣😂

Claire

This page is so funny -- Nick at last you know the truth -- though you should have guessed! I would love them to be discussing their thoughts on each other before they got together in the next couple of pages. I am loving this Halloween party section so much. 💕🌈💕

Sarah 🤍

oh Nick, you’re such a simple creature

Loveislove

I am agreeing with RO that this makes me sad. It is like Nick is taking on some of Charlie's previous destructive mindset - undervaluing himself, losing perspective and confidence. He has experienced huge growth and change over the last 2 years with a lot of forward thinking and positivity. He has never once run away from Charlie and his mental health journey or his own identity and gained true friends and a soul mate in the process. His emotional intelligence seems to be abandoning him right now. I don't really see him as a himbo but maybe this is a perception based upon tv Nick versus comic Nick? Nick and Charlie are the couple we love because they both bring equal but different strengths and supports to their relationship. But it feels like Nick is floundering in isolation right now. It gives my tummy butterflies 🦋 😔

melly2oo

For those of you who are not attracted to the male-identifying species: this is not a Nick Nelson phenomenon, boys are genuinely just that oblivious 🙄😒

Paola✨

Oh Nick, you're a silly boy 🙃😂 Nick's face on panel four I can totally imagine it on Kit's face 🫠

Chloe ♡

it took nick 18 months to find out charlie joined cause he had a crush 😭 maybe one day nick will find out charlie fantasised him asking charlie out instead of joining the team

Adriana

LMAOOO NICKS FACE😭😭

Stig Ludvigsen

Oh, I thought these dots were connected a long time ago...

Jordan

A cute parallel back to when Sai and Oti knew Nick had a crush on Charlie before Nick knew would be Nick telling them like “guys can you believe this information” and them laughing so hard and being like duhhh 😂🥰

Murgy

Oh Nick, having full on Golden retriever confusion moment. Though I too would be surprised to learn someone only joined a hobby because they had a massive crush on me.

Murgy

Now will this lead to a joke, laughing while asking "why are we like this" or Nick starting to spiral ans bit in his head

Martine Scarabea

I laughed so hard I almost fell off my chair 😅 Nick is so adorable

Sonia

I'm pretty sure that for Nick in Series 2 in episode 1 starting from minute 10 is more or less pretty clear for why Charlie is playing rugby. But maybe he didn't know that he was Charlie's reason from the beginning. But I believe there is no such scene in th comic.

Alissa Gren

I’m totally imagining tv Tao saying “THANK YOU” for Charlie finally acknowledging this fact. 😆

Lena Joens

Wasn't that obvious? 😉

Rafaela Molero

How is that he didn’t know 😭oh nick

Patrick Cirelli

I'm thinking that earring needs to become permanent. 😊

Evergreen

This is a bigger cliffhanger than “I need to talk to you about something!” Will Nick be flattered by this news? Will he laugh at himself for not seeing the obvious? Or will he be disappointed and even a little embarrassed because he thought this was a hobby they shared? Or will it be a little of all of the above? 🤔

Scott Whittall

and.........the truth comes out. Nick you are Char's hobby not.......rugby.... LOL

Ana Alicia Aranda De Contreras

oh charlie you told nick 🥺 I can't believe it and I'm still madly in love with you Nick😍🥰❤️

Julie

How did Nick really not know that already? ❤️ Sweet boys.

Julie

Also, didn’t Nick invite Charlie because he had his own crush going on? (Maybe unrealized at that point. but still.) This whole rugby thing was crush-related. ❤️❤️

Kristen

Nick, bless you! It’s taken him this long to realize Charlie joined for him. Love him! He truly doesn’t know how special he is! ❤️🍂

The Wanton Dogfish

Wonder if Nick is about to reveal to Charlie that he didn't ask him to play because he runs fast. Would Charlie be as surprised?

Steven

I bet he says “that’s so hot!” 🙏

Jennifer Paddock

Me: Nick can't get any more adorable..... Alice: Hold my beer. 😆💙💙💙

Tyler

🤣🤣🤣

RCM

I will never get over their shoes touching (even with Charlie in pirate boots!) with the added detail of Charlie's heel being lifted just enough to show his lighthearted mood and desire to be that much closer to Nick. It's so Nick and Charlie to the core❤️ But, my heart breaks for Nick here. It's one thing to find out your boyfriend joined you in your sport because he fancied you, but to then realize he's continued at it for over a YEAR despite not actually liking it...that is a lot to absorb, especially for a guy who has been at a party for a few hours, already pushing down self-questioning thoughts, but now..."Charlie did that for me, for all this time? Why did he not tell me? I mean, I asked him if he wanted to play, but he could have said no or stopped at anytime, right? Was he faking it the whole time? Has he hidden his feelings about anything else?" (not that Charlie would, but the pressure of this has to feel really unstable to Nick right now) "I feel guilty that he risked injury and did something he didn't enjoy, just because of me...that's not cool. " That last panel hits extra hard with Nick leaning back against the counter, like he is feeling the weight of SOMETHING, and Charlie continues to cutely, maybe even flirtatiously, hold on to him, thinking he is praising Nick (and I honestly feel for Nick because I know this is not his primary issue, but this revelation is an unexpected addition to the heaviness growing inside him)💔

lutralutra

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Joni

lol! 😂 Nick just figuring this out is one of the cutest things! 🥰

Colleen Elizabeth

Poor sweet Nick. I love that he never figured that out

Jonathan Payne

Oh dear Nicky. You have finally leaned into your sexual identity, but you need to learn who you are without Charlie, especially before going off to Uni. You will live a much happier life, mentally, physically, and emotionally, if you know who you are without him; so when you are with him, you’re both that much happier. Take it from someone who had to learn the hard way. 😘

Gregory Toner

Well, actually he never figured it out… Charlie had to draw him pictures. This is massive for Nick he knows how much he loves Charlie but now he is realizing that Charlie loves him just as much!!! Mind blown 🤯

Gregory Toner

See I read this totally different, I think Nick has always Loved Charlie but he is now just realizing Charlie actually loves him as much as he loves Charlie! I think he is just overwhelmed that someone loves him that much 💖

Ky

can i just say, this is so impressive. Like you draw these by hand near every day and that’s insane. We truly appreciate you

RCM

Oh, I agree! I think that IS why he feels guilty, in a sense...I know he knows Charlie loves him, but, to have someone sacrifice themselves (or their time, energy, and body because rugby is intense!) for you IS overwhelming...especially when Nick is having some doubts about himself...

Rebecca fritz

Nick just finding out😭 I forgot he didn’t know

boombroadcast

Nick?? 😭 ngl I usually think of Nick as a lot more perceptive and attuned to others (especially Charlie) than people give him credit for so this… I guess maybe he’s got a bit of a rugby blind spot? Because like… in nearly two years did this thought truly never cross his mind, or come up in conversation?? Hope he’s at least flattered by this revelation!!

Tina

everyone being so philosophical with what nicks response is gonna be, watch that boy turn to his bf and just say "why are we like this"

Tina

well no at that point he just knew charlie runs fast and that they needed a player or they couldn't play against other schools

camelotcrusade

I'm actually quite proud of Charlie for not continuing out of obligation rather than passion. He'll have enough obligations in life, rugby needn't be one of them.

Loveislove

I can't wait to see how this is resolved. Is Nick realizing how much Charlie loves him by joining rugby or feeling guilty for keeping him involved in something he wasn't interested in and what else should he be worried about Charlie keeping from him? Or does Alice have some other devious situation up their sleeve? I'm still needing therapy lol 😆.

Julie

I don’t think that’s all it was. That just provided a good excuse for Nick to ask. ❤️❤️

Beam Bugge

nick you absolute himbo 🤦🤦 how did he not know that 😭😭

dominique

I love how Nick’s face looks something like ?? •~• ?? on that panel, it’s incredible how shocked he is by this revelation.

Sára Tyrnerová

Thanks to these daily pages I am learning moderation in pleasure. It is like taking one very good candy every day and looking forward to it. Without the guilt of eating the whole sack (or binge reading all 3 volumes, like I did when I found out about HS 😅)

Aristine

oh nick 😂😂

Jazmine Terson

LMAO. HOW NICK NEVER KNEW THIS IS ABSOLUTELY CRAZY TO ME.

Jomaries Amezaga

😂😂😂 he was clueless!!! OMG! Finally connecting the dots! Thank you for make me laugh like this!!! I really needed it! 😂😂😂

David C Witkin

Nick's gonna be crushed and flattered at the same time! 😇😇😍😍

Emma Littleton

It's frickin adorable that Nick didn't already know this

Olav Gehle

Nick really? You didn’t got it before??? 😅😅

Lolli98

Nick didn't realise this until now?😆 OMG! But it's also cute of Charlie to stay in the team for 1 1/2 years, because he didn't need it to hang out with Nick anymore.😉

Bri

how did nick not know😭

moon

omg nick 😭

Loveislove

That would be awesome! Call the philosophizing the curse or blessing of one page a day 😆

Jennifer Berry

how did nick not know ?! he’s so darling !

Cliff

But does this mean that Nick had more than a subconscious attraction to Charlie when he asked him to join the team? Was it really only because Charlie could run fast? I can’t wait for this conversation to continue!

Sarah

OMG NICK, bb please, you cannot have missed this 😭😭

Jasollie

So I know many are commenting on how Nick could not have known this, but I’m wondering a bit how this had never come up between the two of them. It was obvious to us why Charlie joined the team, but I’m wondering how in all this time they’ve never talked about whether Charlie likes rugby at all? Charlie never said how he felt about it? We have seen Charlie play well after he already secured Nick but we never really saw evidence of whether Charlie enjoyed it or not. I feel like doing rugby for the better part of 1.5 years (off and on bc of briefly quitting and stay in hospital) is a really long time to do a sport if you don’t like it at all and you already secured the boy. 😅 So why did Charlie keep doing it? Did they never once discuss the fact that Charlie doesn’t like rugby? i would have guessed until this page that he did like rugby, even if Nick was the obvious only reason he gave it a try to begin with. Otherwise it seems surprising Charlie stuck with rugby for as long as he did.

Harri Watson

It’s funny how this is literally brand new information for Nick 😂

river

this being completely new information to nick is hilarious i love it

Jane O'Dunne

Nick really said: WAIT ROLL BACK THE TAPES & Charlie said: happily 🥰🎀💝

Bob Scardino

And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

Bob Scardino

One reason to be English is to say to someone "I fancy you." I could never say that as an American without sounding affected.

Ariel

I love that Nick is just so shocked - it's SO cute🥰💕

Angelala

Oh bless, I can't believe that's a revelation to you Nick, after all this time 😂

Loveislove

Agreed - odd this has never come up for discussion. I feel a little defensive of poor Nick.

Effie Kennedy

Lmaooo boy how did you not realise. So cute

James

get the feeling Nick has been spending the last few months struggling to answer the question 'who am I?' and inevitably comparing himself to Charlie in the process. Charlie is this super clever guy, who has demonstrated enormous strength dealing with his mental health and past trauma, he's in a band, he's just become Head Boy, he's immensely popular, he's discovered this new found confidence. Al the while, Nick is asking himself, 'what have I got going on?', 'what do I bring to the table?', 'What makes me an interesting person?' The last year and a half since realising he was bi, just being Charlie's boyfriend was greatest thing in his life. But he's now starting to realise this isn't enough, and their looming separation is forcing him to think this much more. Rugby is one of the few spaces where Nick feels really confident in himself and following a passion. He thought he shared this space with Charlie. I'm worried that I'm this frame of mind, if Charlie says he doesn't think Rugby's interesting or cool, will Nick project this into thinking 'am I even interesting or cool'? Or worse, could he even feel insecurity in their relationship if he thinks he's got nothing to offer Charlie other than love? Of course Charlie doesn't have to like Rugby to be immensely proud of Nick for doing what he loves. And he loves Nick for the person he is and knows he will achieve great things. And they Love is Charlie's rock. But I'm worried he's not seeing that right now and that must hurt.

James

I'm really feeling this too. Him being so in awe of Charlie that he's putting himself down. Not out of jealousy but more this huge pressure to find an identity for himself.

Moomy

NICK BABY OMG bless his heart

Loveislove

I feel like we are missing some pieces of the story to explain what is going on. There is the whole summer. What was that like? Did they discuss uni, separation, act like it wasn't happening? How did Charlie's therapy affect Nick? Was there discussion of couple or family sessions? Were is Sarah in all of this? Nick seems very isolated and it feels like something Charlie should totally be aware of.

Sarah Duzynski

This really made me laugh today. Poor Nick had no idea that Charlie's crush on him was the only reason he joined the rugby team! I am so looking forward to the next page.

Julie

In hindsight, looking back at the last panel of yesterday's page, Charlie is looking at Nick like he's also a little surprised that Nick didn't know.

Murgy

I wonder how long Alice has been trying to fit this conversation in. Like, was it planned to come out at some point when Charlie first joined the team, or did all the pieces slot into place and here we are?

Ashley Robinson

I do love you can always learn things about each other. Even a sport you don’t really like.

tt pugin

Nick e sua paixão pelo hugby 😅🥰❤️

Lauren

No because wait a gosh darn minute... you are telling me Nick never knew this?!

Lodge

oh Nick . . . 😂

Emily Hopkins

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 precious boi 🤭

Michaela Morávková

I think Charlie always seemed to Nick to enjoy Rugby because he misinterpreted the happiness he felt because he was around Nick for enthusiasm for the game.

Robert

I really wonder if Nick is going to doubt his feelings for Charlie (I very much doubt it).

Tina

why tf would he doubt his feelings for charlie jsut bc charlie is leaving the team that makes no sense

Robert

Not because Charlie is giving up rugby but the reason he gave. It's just a thought, no more.

Faye

No I don’t think so you can tell how much he loves Charlie

Katie

oh nicholas my sweet summer child

RyeCowSki

The fact that Nick never realized 🥹🙃

Audrey Bradshaw

I feel like Nick loves rugby so much he wouldn’t consider that Charlie doesn’t and was just there for him. And that doesn’t make him dumb he just never considered it

Juliette

Wait, has Nick been oblivious all this time ? For like, a year and a half ? That's so cute ! :P

Neenie

The shoes are excellent.