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Chloe ♡

‘i have no idea who i am’ oh nick ☹️💔

zara ahmed !!

rolling in bed during one dm conversation, so real

Chloe ♡

honestly i think they should let nick in to any university with that statement from truhams head boy

kenzie !

AWW I LOVE THEM :(

kae ⁉️

It would absolutely work

Faye

Nick….

Jay

I missed them. 🥹 hope you are doing well ♥️

Leonie

‘i have no idea who i am lol’ oh nick we see you

zoey

so cute 😭

Nils

Love it how Nick lights up whenever he is with Charlie.

Shin__

Nick is a cootie patootie I can’t handle him. I’m so sorry he feels so lost 🥺

ACxo

That’s the best statement and it will definitely get Nick into university 👏

Merel

Just send that in Nicholas, universities won't be able to resist the words of The Charlie Spring xx

Caitlin

New tiny display pics 🫡🫡

Rachel 🍂

Sold! I would admit him! 👏🏼

Indy ten Hoor

technically my patreon subscription ends on the second but i don’t think i can love without my daily nick and charlie

Lauri

❤️❤️

Katie H

I love how Charlie is always there to make Nick smile ❤️🥹

dominique

I would let him in, yes

Fieke Houkes

Dear Alice how do you always capture struggles and insecurities so well? There is so much I can relate with here!!!

Lauren Reynolds

Looooove this! Cute text convos are a n&c staple! Nice to see Nick smiling!

Pansexualdarling

It's giving Elle's personal statement from Legally Blond the Musical

tess ^_^

this is true queer texting representation

Jacqui Chesterton

Honestly give me books and books filled with their text transcripts and I'd be so happy 🩷

Liv

@university he’s very polite pls let him in 🫶

Zahir Khan

Oh my god dear universities….. ha ha ha ha ha ha

Katie H

'I have no idea who I am' oh my heart 😭🥹

lutralutra

I'd let him in 🤷🏻‍♀️

Lisa

Can I just wrap Nick up in cotton wool and make sure nothing ever hurts this sweet little cinnamon roll 🥺💙

Merel

All the insecurities hiding in a message he's trying to make sound funny and lighthearted 😞 Charlie please notice something is up with your boyfriend, he's not actually joking...

Arah!☆

Would totally work

Desi23

Ahhhh Nick in love's face is too much! Adorable cutie pie!🥹❤️

springy

they’re so sappy

Brittney

Aww my heart, why do they have to be so god damn cute every time 🥰 I know we are going to properly get a little snippet like volume 4 with This Winter, but damn, this is going to really showcase a lot. Also thank you for a new part Alice

nicole

"i have no idea who i am lol" the non chalant way he texted it...ugh i felt that 🥲😭

Victoria Panaro

Awwwwwww I'm dying of fluffiness right now🫠 It was worth the wait!! Leeds must definitely let him in!! That's the cutest and most accurate statement 🥹😍🫠🤗

Charlie

I’m sure they’ve had worse personal statements 😂

NotSoYoung

Am I the only one missing page 1667? 🥺

Barb

Motivational thoughts from charlie always work🫶🏻

reece

People have gotten into uni for less lol worth a shot

Lotta HR 🩷

IT COULD TOTALLY WORK!!🩷🩷🩷

Suse

I’m convinced! 😊

Aurora H.

As someone who has worked in an admissions office, it would absolutely work if framed as like. The story of personal growth of coming out and finding joy they love that stuff

lucas

that is absolutely adorable 🥹

Victoria Panaro

Also, I love that they are both communicating there insecurities and struggles... That's the right path ....

NotSoYoung

Thank you Alice, don't understand why I didn't see it...

Katrina

Omg I love them so much 😭❤️❤️and also my heart hurts because of the nonchalant I have no idea who I am Charlie please notice your boyfriend is not joking and is trying to hide his insecurities 😭😭❤️

Merel

It's probably because Alice posted an edited version of page 1666 yesterday! Page 1667 is hiding under the updates :)

Holly Roberts

Look at Nick! He is so happy while Charlie makes him comfortable… So lovely!!! 😊

Maisie

That is so lovely omg 😭😭 they’re so sweet bless them

Ania W.

I think it might work - great recommendation. How do you do it, Alice, that one page can be so sweet and so bitter at the same time?

carly

nicks contact photo for Charlie is so cuteeeee

BEL

Baby steps towards the bigger conversation he needs to have. Well done, Nick! (And I’d let him into my university any time!!) 🤣❤️

Cas

This is me with job applications though :)

carly

I’ve been meaning to ask, is the pattern on nicks bedspread meant to resemble their little birds 🥺

Lex

Application accepted!

Lili

That’s so sweet :(

Nicole Zarate

Just wondering, is Darcy using she/her pronouns at this point in the comic? They changed their pronouns in the most recent season of the show, so just trying to keep up with the differences and timeliness. 😅

JP42

I can imagine a pretty cool and therapeutic draft essay coming from pulling together evidence for himself on him being lovely, kind, brave, and smart.

CinD

Most teenagers don’t know who they are and even if they think they do trust me it can still change. I feel for anyone who is having those anxieties while trying to go into a whole new chapter in life.

Kristen

Love their communication! They are so good for each other!

Laura Herrera

Listen, if they could quote Nick on Charlie's head boy poster (and it worked), I'm sure they can quote Charlie in Nick's uni admission essay

Isak

I love the look on Nicks face in the last panel!

elisa

owwww love them so much 🥹

Nikki

I’d be willing to vouch for that!!

Elora (EeveeCollectorElora)

Aw the little smile 😊 and don’t worry Nick, I’m in my 30s and still don’t know who I am - it’s a process

Nikki

God he’s so in love, I feel so single 🤣

Claire

Nick listen to some of the things Charlie loves about you here please. Read it a few more times. I *love* Nick's adoring, loving face in that last picture so much. Now use that little spark of confidence Charlie has gifted you to begin the letter -- being lovely, kind, brave and smart is all true.

a

😭😭😭

Bluest JM

Hmmm not mentioning David

Fey 🍂

I would absolutely and definitely let him into my university (if i had one 😅) just for being this cute 😍

Nina

nick and charlie text how me and my boyfriend text lmao. adorable!!

Merel

Nick's feelings are hidden too deep. He knows something is wrong, but he won't take the initiative to open up about it himself. I think either Charlie has to gently but firmly pry it out of him, or something needs to happen that will force everything to the surface—for better or for worse. Probably initially for the worse, but it will be for the better in the long run.

IME

Yaaaas 🙌🏻

Mara

I think it will work 😼

Kayleigh Clarke

This page is the fucking cutest 🥰 I just want Nick to open up properly though. I’m worried he’s going to bottle it up for too long and then it’s all going to erupt out in some uncharacteristic way!

Mariane

so sweet 🥺

Scott Whittall

Nick continues to wear his feelings on his sleeve. He throws his insecurities out there for Charlie to grab on to. It seems that Charlie still looks at Nick as his strong rugby lad soulmate who can handle anything. Knock Knock Char, your man is crying out for help in the only way he knows how. Time for a different kind of payback. Help your man, Char. ❤️

Calfic

Of course it is exactly right what Charlie is saying but it's one thing to hear your partner say nice things, and feel good about that, and it is another thing to truly believe that in your gut. At this point, if Nick and Charlie broke up, Charlie would still be devastated, but he wouldn't take it to mean that he is an unworthy person or can't offer the world something still. I don't think Nick could say the same. But Nick is perceptive, has an amazing sense of empathy, loves to do research on topics, and is good with people. Those are skills that could translate into a career. But until he believes in himself a bit more, he will just feel bad, and inadequate. Also on another note, I found it telling that he didn't mention David or the outburst. (And it was an outburst because David was being fine. Not terribly sympathetic to him, but the yelling wasn't warranted.)

Loveislove

You can feel Nick's lethargy lift as soon as that laptop loudly clicks "shut". His adorable smile takes over and the birds on his sheets fly him over to Charlie as his first response is to listen and respond to Charlie's evening. But the default to facade takes over. He tells the truth about his worries - not knowing who he is but softens and deflects the seriousness of his statements with lols and hahas. Even his contact photo looks stressed. And the big one - no mention of David's return. Nick is actively subverting his own needs and feelings - no idea if it is consciously done. Charlie offers up love and support which brings up the blushes. I think some face to face will be needed to crack Nick's spiral. Looking forward to some cuddle time.

a book dragon

Omg that is adorable!! 🥰❤️✨️🥹

eva cuervo

Honestly, I think that should be the most important thing on a person's resume.

a book dragon

The tinge of blushing gets me every single time! ✨️

Abigail Sheetz

hey alice! this page is 1668, whilst the last one you posted was 1666. did you skip a page or just miscount?

Jomaries Amezaga

This is so sweet. Charlie, we know you are busy right now but please, play more attention to Nick, he’s trying to tell something that even he can’t understand. Maybe you can help.

Loveislove

Thinking back - Nick has taken the initiative to open up about his struggles a few times. On the uni trip, he confided to Elle and Tara he didn't know who he was without Charlie and uni would be part of finding that out. He also talked to Charlie in volume 5 about his lack of confidence and feeling lost when Charlie was not around and struggling with his identity since discovering he was bisexual. And now he has again told Charlie he doesn't know who he is. Perhaps a stronger issue is Nick's fear of Charlie's relapse and his perception that he must remain "strong" to prevent that. Another issue may be Charlie's belief that Nick is better adjusted than he is because he says so. Part of me feels that Charlie should be a little more tuned into Nick than to believe that. But he may be in turn be trying to look strong for Nick. Why are they like this? 😊

Calfic

Yes, but I'm not sure it is up to Charlie to "fix" (Not quite the right term, but need more coffee, lol.) Nick. However, he could be a little more aware of how his busyness might be effecting Nick, AND Nick needs to truly open up, and not be joking about it, but real.

Carrie Lindley

Nick, baby, I’m not sure your usage of “fine,” “haha,” and “lol” would be found in the Oxford English Dictionary.

RuthieW

This is why I wish that Alice would write in Nick going to therapy and talking with Charlie. It would send a strong statement to the "worried well" kiddos that everyone could use help with something...and talk about the maturity level it could bring their characters relationship to.

Lolli98

Nick's smile...he is so in love with Charlie. 🥰 It seems to lift the weight off his shoulders for a little while.💛 I wish Charlie would read more between the lines. But on the other hand he doesn't see what we get to see...

Krystyn

Charlie being the supportive boyfriend 💜 Nick’s smile is everything! I love how they are here when the other needs it.

Michelle wright

Oh my heart ❤️ Hope you're feeling okay after your surgery Alice!

RCM

I love/hate the layout of this page (sorry Alice🫶)...I love what feels like an intentional structure of all their texts neatly stacked to the left (providing some stability to Nick's mood), each panel progressively getting smaller (as Nick's heart rate and guilt slow and fade just texting with Charlie), and then how each panel zooms in closer and closer into Nick's face, which is looking happier and lighter as we go (the sweetest thing he has ever known is being loved by Charlie...and uni admission teams would totally appreciate and accept this recommendation IF they KNEW Charlie, hello..😍). The part I dislike (hate is kind of strong for me in general, lol) is Nick's facade he puts on, "I have no idea who I am lol..." He is still at that place where that statement is too scary to admit to Charlie (and even worse, to himself) that he REALLY feels that way...so he jokes it off, lightens the mood, and clings to what makes him FEEL so good, so loved, so himself, and that is Charlie Spring. And that hardest part is that I still don't think Nick is fully aware that he is avoiding his thoughts right now, and I know Charlie would normally be really attuned with reading what is going on with Nick, but there has been SO MUCH BUSY lately...so Nick is able to push it down (although it's getting harder to do this though with David home and impending deadlines where surely someone is going to notice Nick is behind...), and continue in his "not feeling right but it's not so loud or truly awful that I need to worry about ME yet" distracted, uncertain, kind of isolated headspace🥺 ((And the reader/fan in me is like, for god's sake Nick, Sarah gave you sheets with birds "of change" on them...please know change is inevitable this year, but it will be okay too....I promise!))

Loveislove

Remember when tv Charlie was obsessed with everything being perfect - is this what Nick is trying to create for Charlie now? Well - at least with some real communication, that did turn into an authentic deepening of their relationship if not "perfection"

Idaemilie

🥹 thank you so much 🙏🏼❤️

Calfic

Interesting, I mean he knows his boyfriend, and maybe techniques he uses to deflect, (just like Nick doe with Charlie.) .

syd

it could work !!

Evergreen

Yes to lots of this! This whole thing is interesting to me because Nick already confided in Charlie about feeling lost without him and not knowing himself very well in Vol. 5, but they both seem happy to have left it there. This isn't the first time that they thought they had talked about something but actually only talked for a few minutes and never came back to it. So, "I have no idea who I am lol" may sound like he's making light of it, but it might also be a tender first foray back into the topic to gauge how Charlie will respond. Just dipping a toe into the deep end to test the waters. The deep end got kind of scary last time they were there, so I can see why Nick's taking baby steps! Plus, Charlie's response suggests that he's very familiar with that "lol" and sees through it, at least somewhat. 🤞

Loveislove

Oh thank God - settling down- world righting itself- everything making sense again 🥲🥰

Isabella Flores

For sure! That's how *I* got into university, and they never even found out I didn't actually have a boyfriend!

ucfnurse

Yes it could work!!!☺️😊😍🥰✨😂🍂🍁🌷📄💻✌️🕊️☮️

Lolli98

Thanks for letting us know.❤ I didn't mean to sound so pessimistic. I guess we all just hate to see our boys suffer.💔 Even though I know it's necessary for their character development.🥲

Molly Goat

Welcome back Alice!! Glad the surgery went well! This is so cute, Charlie you lovely little buddy ❤️✨

Loveislove

Well - they are teenagers too - we can't be expecting multiple deep expansive conversations about feelings and life goals on an ongoing basis I suppose 😏

Jo S

Even if it wasn’t for a uni application that is some recommendation!! Wouldn’t they be lovely words to hear about yourself and they are all true Nick!! 🫶🏻🫶🏻❤️ Great to have you back Alice and hope you are feeling more comfortable ❤️

Scott Whittall

Yes, good point, Sascha. We know by now it takes a village to help someone dealing with MH issues. But when that person reaches out it has to start there. We know Nick cannot speak to anyone else as with Char. And, Charlie undoubtedly will rely upon his own mental health journey when he realizes the depth of Nick's anxieties. Love has many ways to heal for sure.

Robert

Nick looks so much happier.

Ashley Robinson

The way he lights up and brings his phone close to his face. 🥹

Evergreen

Haha I actually deleted a sentence about that very thing to keep my reply from getting too long! 😆 Like the fact that they’ve talked about it AT ALL is really a win at 17

RCM

So true! There has to be some intent (whether Nick is fully aware or not) behind that statement, and then we get that bummer/sad emoji response at the end of Charlie’s text (rather than an echoing lol emoji)…something is brewing in both of them!! I’m really interested to see where this goes. It took Nick a while (with research!) to be able to even ask Charlie about an ED, and that was when they were less busy and together way more. Plus, Charlie knows some of Nick’s insecurities are to be expected…most 6th form students have anxiety and experience stress right now. Charlie may be assessing where that line is between whether is Nick having “typical” last year of school stresses versus is he experiencing a more deeply rooted mental health struggle…before he says/doesn’t say anything to Nick. I think given Charlie’s own journey, he would proceed very slowly and intentionally (like making sure they have time and space to bring hard topics up). Like you noted, Charlie reads Nick better than anyone…❤️🤞

Victoria Rezko

I would totally green light that application! <3

Harri Watson

How smitten they both are. ❤️ I hope this has started the healing reassurance our golden retriever needs.

KatieS

❤️

Loveislove

Oh - excellent points RCM - Charlie's emojji is speaking loudly. That is a great comparison to Nick assessing what, when and how to approach Charlie about his ED. Also - partners do become ships that pass in the night when they are very busy and lose some of their togetherness time. Nick and Charlie are still young and I think will be learning balance - how to make time for important things in their life outside their relationship but also time for each other. They are branching out from each other, perhaps in an uneven way at the moment but Nick will be gone to uni soon and they need to learn to build that couple time too.

emma hupp

me and my gf just had this exact convo about college lol

Fern✨

Does Darcy only use they/them in the show?

Justin S.

Glad to see Nick smile for a bit!

✨catiecakes✨

nick don’t worry everyone thinks that you’re lovely and brave and kind and smart not just your boyfriend!! im not saying charlie doesn’t feel as strong tho!! <3

Beam Bugge

same nick, I have no idea who I am either, and I'm much older than you lmao (luckily all I had to do to get into uni was get decent grades, but it seems like leeds is demanding a bit more... )

DD 🍂

Welcome back Alice! Hope you’re not in pain and feeling well ❤️

Beam Bugge

but yeah as others have said, charlie's head boy poster did have personal opinions from both nick and the rest of charlie's friends, and that worked, so maybe it would help for nick's uni application too!

Beam Bugge

also hope your recovery is going well Alice :)

Beth

alicee you're backk

lexi

oh i missed them!!!!

Ariel

Awwwww the way I got so excited when I saw this notification! It totally could work 💕💕

Alexandra B

awwww they're so sweet and cute I could eat them 🫠

Murgy

Ah Nick cheering up as soon as he talks to Charlie, and even starting to voice the issue. A shame its not really being addressed as such, though Charlie is trying to help.

Nicky Van den Bosch

This saved my day! I screamed "ah new page" when I saw the notification! Soo happy rn ❤️ Thank xou Alice 🙏🏼 Also this should be how to get into uni!

Thomas

Pas de page 1667 ?

Damon-Eugene Rich

That is all the recommendation that I would need!

Aims

chuckling at the "please let me in" 😭

Flavia Morlacci ☾𖤓

Nick will definitely get in if he writes what Charlie said as his personal statement 😌

Abigail Sheetz

oh my gosh i totally missed that 🤦🏻‍♀️ so sorry for making you worry! thanks for all you do!!

moon

“but i have no idea who i am” nick ilysm you will find out who you are soon 😞😞😞

Maya

The way Nick’s face gets so soft talking to Charlie 🥹

Malcolm Grant

Nick needs to add this to his personal statement; ‘I’m also the first Labrador in human form to ever apply for entry to the university.’

Katherine Gales-Loyd

He could write about experience of realizing his sexuality identity, and how it allowed him to see himself and others on deeper level. He is going to school for psychology, right?

von

I love pages like this of them texting and being cute

Jordan

I love that Alice put “anything” by Adrienne Lenker on Nick’s playlist to Charlie. It’s always been a favorite and now it feels so devastatingly spot on for his story. Such amazing storytelling in this volume bc we are getting a lot of “showing not telling”. But some telling in the song … “i don’t wanna talk about anything, I don’t wanna talk about anything, i wanna kiss kiss your eyes again…i wanna sleep in your car while you’re driving, wanna lay in your lap while I’m crying” 🥲

Anna Deligio

Glad that he's sharing with Charlie that he feels like he doesn't know who he is. Playful banter hopefully leading to a deeper conversation when they are next in-person. ❤️

Oscar Viklund

I just bought all of your heartstopper books! 1-5! I'm soooooooo excited to read the whole story from the beginning and tab all of my favourite moments!!

Elspeth Fougere

Oh Nick. Self reliant, capable, hard working, good team player, good leader, compassionate, empathetic, kind, insightful, thoughtful, good humour, good self regulator, open minded, good problem solver, willing learner.

Sulagna Maitra

...hmm.... almost feels like Nick doesn't believe all the compliments Charlie is giving him 🥺

K Lyn

I’d say yes lol

MippyMoo

Look at the love shining in his eyes, duuuuude

Juliette

Awwwwww ❤️

Neenie

This is like when my dad said he couldn’t write my BF’s letter of recommendation. He was coincidentally also named Nick.

Neenie

Nick being honest about literally having no idea who he is!