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Arm is totally better today thankfully! I'm still gonna take it a bit easy on the drawing this week, I think I'm just a bit run down because of general stress 😅 But there should be a page tomorrow!

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Ingrid N.

Nicks face🥺🥺

ACxo

Even if Charlie was mad and said wtf, he still asked if Nick was okay 😭🥺

Elisa Maria Vlad

I dont justify the comportment of nick, but he is just scared, I understand him

Starr

Poor nick

Kelly

Take care of yourself Alice x

rickettyuncles

Nick letting his guard down finally?🥹

Kas

Poor Nick. Get him somewhere to sit and a cup of coffee.

Michelle wright

Oh 😟 poor nick. He really needs to talk

Sophia Furlano

I don’t think I’m ready for the fallout 🥺🥺

ellie 🤍

glad you’re feeling better alice🤍

Caitlin

Good point Charlie 👁

Sarah Jacobs

Oooh angry Charlie eyes haven't shown up in a while!

ellen de Ruiter

Talk Nick talk ♥️ or maybe sleep it off first

OSM

Glad your arm is feeling better, take it easy Alice

ACxo

Make sure to do extra self care if stressed 💕

Tess

🥺🩷🩷

Ky

Your health is our top priority!! Don’t push yourself!

Ky

angry charlie eyes are so pretty

Beth L-A

Nick’s little face 😩😭🥺

Katie H

Nick looks so upset in the second panel, you can see how sad he is and how much he's hurting but he knows that he's really messed up 😔 Glad you're feeling better today Alice 😊

Merel

Nick is fully leaning on Charlie 🥲 Physically, yes, but I guess emotionally as well. He's struggling with the fact that he might lose some of that support soon. He's gotta learn to stand on his own two legs and be his own person, with or without his boyfriend.

Zoe Downes

Take it easy Alice, health always comes 1st 🤍

Maddy

I need RCM for this one. 🧍‍♀️ idk if i should still be upset with Nick or feel bad.

Loveislove

Charlie's anger has thankfully broken 😥

Irem7

Charlie grew up with Nicks' love. So now Nick goes back his childhood that he ve never faced for grow up🩷it is a full circle 🫂

Marine 🍂

Take care of you Alice ! Did you try "Tiger balm" (the red one) on your arm ?

Ky

i get what yall are saying “poor nick” for but like he’s doing this to himself, he’s had several opportunities to talk, and charlie has every right to be pissed

ambie

nick please drink some water and get some rest :(

Brittney

Take your time Alice, and sometimes yes your arm does need a break because you're both drawing and writing this. And oh boy... oh Nick, his life is really in pieces at the moment it's breaking my heart quite a bit not gonna lie

Matt Leicht

Do whats best for you, Alice! Take as much time off as you need. We’ll be here ❤️

Barb

I love how charlie stood for himself with nick but I'm also sad to see nick being such a kinda mess🥺

Rocky

As always, another amazingly detailed page. Poor Nick but go Charlie, it’s lovely to see his confidence in himself when dealing with these situations!

Ada Suzany

Take a good rest Alice, we r also here for you

Ary

Take care of yourself, Alice. Glad to hear you're feeling better🫶🏻

Jo Mary

Aww bless Nick but also so glad Charlie said what he said shows how much he’s grown and become so confident just hope Nick opens up to him about everything that going on he definitely needs Charlie just like Charlie needed Nick 🫶🏻 Hope your feeling better today Alice sending wishes on a speedy recovery

CinD

I love Charlie so much at this moment, he let his feelings be known and set his boundary but at the end he can also see something is wrong with Nick 🥹

rickettyuncles

Glad your arm’s better, Alice! Hope you can find a real-life Nellie to help with the stress ❤️💪🐶

Merel

I'm glad you made it clear that Charlie knows that guy was flirting with him! I've seen some people suggest he wasn't aware and therefore Nick was completely right in his response, but I disagree. As Charlie says here, he can handle it himself and he doesn't need his boyfriend to step in and save him. But of course Nick is feeling insecure right now and he's afraid that Charlie won't need him as much anymore... There's a lot of things at play here so there's not really a definite right or wrong, although Nick definitely went too far on the previous page if you ask me.

melly2oo

I’m so curious how all of this is going to play out in the long run, because so far Nick is clearly very insecure/ anxious/ sad/ jealous/ etc around Charlie’s independence and himself going away for uni, but in the novella it’s the opposite. I’m wondering how the tables will turn, or if that aspect from the novella is one of things that may be amended

Loveislove

Let us all leave the cursed ground - maybe drunk talking is a good idea just to get the conversation started. It might help Nick get some of the threads of his jumbled thoughts out. Tomorrow, he and Charlie can sort it out a little clearer.

MG

glad to hear you're feeling a bit better alice! ❤️

Doménica Dolly

Tell him, Charlie! Although i really feel for Nick. This begrudgement coming from charlie, righfully so, might hit him like if it is a 100 instead of a 10 in his intoxicated state. They lack context from one another bcs they are not talking things through. I feel for both of them.

Antonio

nick for god's sake just talk to your boyfriend already

Kristyn

Hmmm back to straight borders. I hope a conversation coming soon or after some sleep

Anna Deligio

Why do I think he's getting ready to throw up? You're really good at depicting drunk, Alice. :) Glad your arm is better. Take it easy. ❤️

Dionne Lakey

The same way that Charlie could have gotten his own sandwich from the cafeteria when he forgot to pack his lunch for school, Charlie can deal with someone flirting with him. Nick is treating Charlie as fragile even though he never did it before. In fact, Charlie loved that he treated him like someone other than mentally ill. So this is a great opportunity for them to work out what is going on with Nick to make him act differently. I personally think he is seeing Charlie as his 'purpose': protecting him, loving him. He wants to feel useful. Charlie finding drumming and being a head boy as a way to feel like his own person, is probably something Nick envies. I wonder if Nick doesn't find rugby fulfilling, or thinks of it as an identity he wants to move beyond . I also think that Nick is having a delayed reaction to being scared at how ill Charlie was even after his treatment with him having a relapse. Charlie has Geoff to help him navigate how much weight to give that incident. I don't think Nick has properly processed it - that Memories book he slammed shut when the signs of his distress started earlier in this volume might have clues.

Ann ✨

Glad you're feeling better, Alice! And that you're going to take it easy for a bit. 💜

Bob Scardino

Good for you, Charlie. Nick - watch the boozing. It's not a pretty look.

Katrina Chavez

I didnt expect this 😭 I feel like this is worse 😭

Merel
>>162755859

I think you can be both! What Nick did was shitty, but he's also clearly struggling.

Katrina Chavez

Charlie's mad/upset face hurts me so bad 😭

Nikki

I’d completely forgotten how Charlie hadn’t come over when the girl flirted with Nick. Hmm.. I really hope Charlie sees this as affirmation that Nick is not ok, rather than being angry at him ❤️

Steph

Charlie is upset, understandably, but I feel like his face in the last panel is more concern than anything. I think this is going to lead into concerned Charlie, asking what’s been going on, and not angry Charlie. I don’t see a fight I see a conversation. Maybe nicks drunk self will finally open up to Charlie, or they can have a good convo in the morning.

Mike Maxwell

That poor guy. Nick is just so insecure right now. I know the booze isn't helping but maybe it will strangely help him open up to Charlie with a little coaxing. Find your truth, Nicholas

Dionne Lakey
>>162756553

Implies Charlie is getting everything under control and supporting Nick physically and emotionally - giving structure back to his thought process

Jessica Richards
>>162755888

Unfortunately, when you spend a lot of your life repressing what you feel in order to make others comfortable, it can be very hard to even know what you are feeling, and why. I really don't believe Nick is actively withholding anything from Charlie. I think it's more like he is pushing things down that he doesn't want to face and deal with, but he is doing it to his own mind as well. Tonight's way of "not dealing with it" involved alcohol, which he did to himself, but his friends weren't helping, either.

Beth Yoshida

I don't think that Nick is feeling afraid of Charlie being independent or that he's fragile (though it might be what Charlie thinks), I think Nick is deeply afraid he's getting left behind and that he's going to lose Charlie because of his uni choice and he doesn't know how to cope with it. Charlie was definitely right to call out Nick for the insecurity, but the fact that Charlie also can see Nick's not feeling well shows that he's more concerned with what's going on in Nick's mind. Charlie knows something is wrong but can't pinpoint it yet.

Xalek

I think Nick will be so annoyed with himself for that when he sobers up, not trusting his lovely Char. Open up you fool, he's there for you. Also glad to hear you're better Alice and taking it easier this week.

GirlHero

glad you are feeling better. take care of you, alice! aww 🥺 there they are, my guys. i always admire their patience and care for each other. love them.

Charlie

And here come the tears. Hopefully in the morning when Nicks slept it off he’ll open up to Charlie.

Melissa

Thank you for the page Alice! Even when they’re unhappy with each other our boys still have so much love for one another ❤️

Rose

Take care of yourself Alice! ♥️

Dionne Lakey

What's good about this incident is that now Charlie has something that he can use to force Nick to talk. Nick has deflected every time before, but now he can't deny that something is wrong that he has to talk about. And they've made a promise to each other to talk about stuff going on. So now he has to. Either tonight or the next day (or the one after when he's not hungover!).

Astrid H.

Nick is the first to remind Charlie that the S word is banned, and here we can see Nick apologizing a lot… Charlie’s face says it all…

Elfi

I really love how Charlie handles this situation! The way he expresses his (justified) anger (after leaving the situation with the guy instead in front of him), but still supporting Nick and also being concerned at the same time. So good! I'm really glad you're feeling better, Alice! Take care of yourself! ❤️

Ann-Marie Still

Charlie's angry face in the 4th panel, and then the concern in the 5th. Come on you two......talk it out.

Dionne Lakey
>>162758437

Good point- he doesn't want to humiliate Nick so he's taken him where they're not overheard to have this conversation

Jason Roselli

Ooooou Charlie speaking the truth about the flirting! It has to works both ways

Katrina

Yes Charlie! But also poor Nick he feels so awful about everything 😭 I’m so glad you feel better Alice!

Steph
>>162756672

I feel the opposite. I feel like this is going to lead to a conversation about what’s been going on with Nick and not angry Charlie like I was expecting.

Katha

And once again I find it so relatable how they interact. At first Charlie seems a little angry (very understandable), but when he sees how Nick reacts he totally gets that something is wrong with Nick 🥹 ❤️

Elena

Ok, so now Nicks break down is on the way, I think.. 😣

Oscar BJ

Hope you get some rest, Alice, and re-energise for the next page.

Allegra2346

Where are the rugby lads when we need them, come help poor Charlie hold your captain upright

Theaterboi27

You bounced back quickly, Alice. Take it easy, please. Hooray, no wavy lines and a few tiny bubbles today. We are almost out of the dreary lava lamp ickies!! Charlie, your boyfriend is jealous drunk. Cut him a little slack on this one. Take Nick home and let him sleep it off. Have a good chat in the morning. Love the progression on Char's face of frustration, anger, then sweet Charlie when he realizes how inebriated Nick really is. Good Page!

Merel

Even when they're upset with each other, there's still so much love and care between them ❤️

Ele79

Ohhh nick😕

Dionne Lakey

Anger is not a bad emotion even in relationships. It can be used to convey the weight of an issue for a person and it can lead to meaningful conversation and growth. Conflict in a relationship is not inherently bad. It can lead to new vulnerabilities being shared and draw people closer. No need to be afraid of Charlie's anger.

Justin S.

I like this exchange. Charlie's worried about Nick but advocating for himself. This is healthy, if only Nick would open up...

Kenzie Mullen

I’m glad your arm is so much better. I really miss opening up my emails and seeing your name!

Oscar BJ
>>162755888

Nick has issues he’s avoided and that were bound to be apparent at some point. Charlie is strong enough to help him through. That support is what makes a relationship a good and strong one. Nick has given Charlie support through his MH problem. They are there for each other. It will further cement their relationship.

June

The way they interact and talk, and how Charlie went from being mad to a bit concerned😭 these pages breaks my heart.. This could either end up in a bigger argument or Charlie telling Nick that he needs to tell him what is really going on..

Cole Morin

Niiiick 🥺 this breaks my heart he’s hurting so much and Charlie don’t be mad at him, just take care of him like you do!

Evergreen

Alice, I love that you've portrayed such a complex emotion in Charlie here. We see Charlie being genuinely angry at Nick AND loving him AND helping him AND confidently standing up for himself AND feeling concerned all at once. This is such an important lesson for Nick to learn. Charlie can be in conflict with Nick or be focused on other things sometimes and still love him very deeply. We see in this one page that none of those things are mutually exclusive.

Ania W.

I'm glad you're feeling better, Alice. Unfortunately, stress causes various symptoms. Take care of yourself 🤍

Ky
>>162755888

yeah i totally get that! I just saw someone being mad at charlie for reacting!

Ky
>>162755888

Yeah! I love that they are always there for each other! what i’m saying is charlie has the eighth to be upset with nicks actions right now, while still being by his side

Gracie

Glad your feeling better!

Irene.a.f

Awww, Nickie... Glad the arm's better, AO! ❤️‍🩹

John Barrow

Hi Alice. You need to rest and thing about yourself. I have been in your situation with stress and its taken me a long time to recover. Thank you for the wonderful work your doing with the story. Take care of yourself ❤️

Molly Goat

Too. Many. Emotions. 😭

flynn tasker

aww nick!! he is obviously trying really hard to not to bother charlie with his feelings but i feel like a breakdown is close.. also so glad the arm is better alice, dont sweat if there isnt a page tomorrow! we would all rather you be happy and healthy!

Dean Horn

So glad your arm feels better. Also glad to hear you’re listening to your body. ❤️ Charlie said in one sentence what we’ve been mulling over in the comments. I’m pretty sure I’m guilty of typing and deleting a couple dissertations myself. 😂

Sulagna Maitra

Glad you are feeling better. Please look after yourself ❣️🙏

ucfnurse

Nick and Charlie need a nice warm vacation together!!☺️😊🙌💞❤️‍🔥☀️🏖️🏝️🌊🐚🧋🧁✌️🕊️☮️

Gracie
>>162760505

He’s literally like “I love you but I’m not happy with you”

Ashley Robinson

Angry, but also asking Nick if he is okay is peak relationship goals.

Button

Glad to hear you are feeling better Alice!!! Keep resting and take it easy. We will patiently wait for pages!! I agree with other commenters. The different emotions that Charlie displays here are so vivid. From a moment of anger to confidence to concern for Nick. All alive on the page!! Looks like they are heading over to the booth. Hopefully the gang doesn't say anything that would further upset Nick or Charlie. Our boys need to go home and have a talk and GET NICK SOME WATER!!

Shelly

Thank you, Alice. Glad you're feeling a bit better.

Isak

Happy to hear that the arm is doing a little better Alice! Take more time if you need it!

Brandy78
>>162755859

I do too! I feel bad for Nick because I know what those two said to him has him all in his already struggling head. I want him to tell Charlie so he can have a clearer picture why he reacted like this. doesn’t make it better but maybe will make Nick finally talkkkkkk

Diana N

I’m so glad you’re arm is feeling better Alice. This page is amazing. The way you draw I felt everything. Charlie’s speech bubbles are straight but Nick’s are uneven showing how drunk he is so his speech must be slurred. The expressions on their faces hit me in the gut. Nick is feeling so crap. Charlie starts off angry but by the last panel he’s extremely concerned. I’m hoping before Nick passes out they finally have somewhat of a conversation. Nick may actually open up since he’s so drunk. I’m very anxious for the next pages but please take your time with them Alice. I don’t want you to strain your arm 🩷

Shane Green

Take things at your own pace and take all the time that you need, Alice 🙂❤️

Megan
>>162760505

Or even, “I’m not happy with you right now but that doesn’t change the fact that I still love you very, very much.”

Elspeth Fougere

Oh nick🤦‍♂️ just say all of it! Beginning to end💖 so much has happened, Charlie would understand if he knew all the little hurts you've been shouldering for too long

Neenie

It’s giving “you don’t need to save me” from call it what you want

Elspeth Fougere
>>162760505

Yay for therapy! This is why nick admires charlie so so much, and thinks he is one of the bravest strongest people he knows. Its time for nick to learn to practice this kind of trust in charlie to hold him and his needs and secure love now too

Jordan

This is like first time in months where Charlie has asked Nick if he’s ok and Nick has responded with something that isn’t the fake smile and “haha I’m fine” …progress isn’t linear!

Kela87

This made me happy 😍 Charlie being mature for the both of them... I hope Nick learned the lesson now. Poor thing, I just want to hug him, he's had quite an eventful evening!

Juliana Barhorst

Charlie giving Nick the space to air his emotions out without any judgment or anger but genuine concern is so sweet🥰💗 . Also glad to hear your hand okay take it easy! 🙂

Sof

good point charlie! glad nick immediately apologized.

Jasollie

I think Nick is about to fall over or vomit. I know we all deeply want Nick to open up and for our boys to talk, but I hope Charlie can just get Nick home safely and then tomorrow morning (or afternoon depending on hangover) they can hopefully finally have a big conversation in the clear light of day. ❤️

toneelspeler

love that you're showing the toll of trying to inauthentically live your life the way you think others expect you to live. it's in the ways that the need for saying sorry for charlie comes from not trying to take up space, to make sure that he's not bothering someone (and make himself disappear), and the way that nick's sorry's here almost feel pleading, like he's asking charlie to please not leave him - he can do better, he will! next time i won't do that, just stay! it's hard when you want to love people so badly and for them to love you back - and for them to still have the option to leave. if anything, i love that this shows that charlie can show him a different way. it's not all or nothing.

Cliff

Charlie! Nick is obviously not OK! I see the concern, though. Unfortunately, Nick might be too incoherent to explain what’s going on with him in a way Charlie will understand. He still probably isn’t ready to fully describe/get to the bottom of his feelings while being sober! He needs to be a special guest star at Charlie’s next session with Geoff.

Nathalie

I think this can go 2 ways (or more obv), or he will say that he is just really scared of losing him or telling what the guy told him earlier

Lolli98

Hey Alice! So glad to hear that your arm is a lot better! And that we got a page today! I didn't expect this today and now I'm totally happy.😃 But sorry to hear you are still stressed. Please take care of yourself. 🙏

Lolli98

I think Nick is about to faint? I'm glad Charlie tells Nick immediately why he's angry. And Nick apologizes. Charlie's worried look in the last is a relieve for me...hopefully he won't be angry at Nick any longer and takes him home!

Katrin

I hope their having a good conversation now. Or maybe going home first, sobering up a little and than having this much needed talk. I love this page like every other page. All the FEELINGS!!! ❤️‍🔥 Glad you feel better, Alice! 🥰

Zoe

I like how this shows you can be two things at once. Charlie is annoyed over Nicks reaction.He hates to be made to feel weak but then at the same time he knows this behavior of Nick’s isn’t normal and is worried about him hence he asks him if he is okay despite being angry.

Maddy

Hey Alice, I know most of us are annoyingly impatient with getting new pages (calling myself out with that), but we care way more for your health. Don't push yourself. Take it easy. 🫶

Flor D. la Peña🍂

So glad to read you’re better Alice 🤍 And with all these pages oh my god I know things should be talked definitely but how is it possible to be both scared and excited at the same time

Calfic

OMG, this was so good. I feel like he is both really worried and also wondering if it will become a pattern for Nick. I had suspected that Charlie would bring up the girl, and I am SO glad he did. I really hope that the squad comes together for a few minutes to make sure they get home safely, and to comfort Charlie. This is NOT the time to bring up the Tao/Elle discussion. Though I think it might be good to gently bring it up to Nick at some point. I think Nick may word vomit and then just you know, do it literally, and then pass out which wouldn't be the worst. As usual, I love how Alice is handling this with care and compassion while still making it clear, it was wrong what Nick did. In a way, I feel Sahar would be the best to handle the immediate issue of getting them home safely. I think the actual conversation will be tomorrow. Years ago, I was in a somewhat situation with my parents, and they waited until after the hangover to really talk to me, which is best. Also, I was amazed the other day, Alice, at how many pages you had done without a break, so please take one if needed!!

Loveislove

I'm feeling grateful for Charlie's empathy and kindness. I'm feeling sad for Nick. Does he really know all he is apologizing for?

Beam Bugge

hopefully nick has learned by now 1) to actually communicate his feelings to charlie 2) not drink that much in one go wtf??

Beam Bugge
>>162783051

unfortunately we know charlie will do pretty much the same thing in like half a year...

Beam Bugge

glad your arm is better! take as much of a break as you need <33

Brynn Rabinowitz

Glad you are feeling better. Love this so far. Hopefully, Nick will finally talk to Charlie. Is the story from Nick and Charlie still happening with Charlie breaking up with Nick eventually and then them getting back together or is it going to be a bit different?

Clemence

Glad you’re feeling better Alice! I’m always so thankful for each page, but it’s way more important that you take care of yourself. We love you and will be waiting for you for as long as you need!

Rachel 🍂

I love how even though Charlie is clearly annoyed he still asks Nick if he’s okay first 🥺💗

Loveislove

I think Charlie is doing the best he can with Nick and his struggles. If tomorrow comes and there is no breakthrough and Nick tries to shrug this night off and not talk to Charlie, I hope Charlie sees adult help is needed. Nick has become self destructive. Sarah...

Ariel

Glad you're feeling better Alice! But please take all the rest you need! 💖🥺

Murgy

Anger isn't really part of Nick's normal state of being, and I'm glad that causes it to pass quickly, but its highlighted some deep insecurities to Charlie that they need to talk about. Charlie's anger is understandable, because Nick was acting like Charlie couldn't look after himself. But how quickly he softens after Nick apologies shows he knows its not the flirting that's really bothering Nick, even if it's what sent him over the edge. I hope they're about to have the open talk. Glad you're feeling better Alice

Reem

I hope your arm is healing well Alice. ❤️‍🩹

Calfic
>>162789161

I assume tomorrow means tomorrow in the comic, and not tomorrow in real time, because there might be a couple of pages here.

Loveislove
>>162789161

Absolutely tomorrow means Osemanverse time - no speculation on when that may be 😆

Kassie K Wilson

Oh Nicky 😓😓😓 he’s absolutely about to barf and regret everything about this night…

RCM

I keep thinking back about the flashback Nick had where he was little Nick crying, so overwhelmed, confused, and upset, and I think about what Stephane DIDN'T do with his reaction to little Nick. He didn't bother to ASK Nick what was wrong, he didn't try to squat down and meet Nick where he was, he didn't try to gently touch Nick to offer a connecting point between the two of them (we all know touch is one of Nick's love languages...it reassures him that he isn't, in fact, ALONE). He just walked away toward the door, yelling (really threatening) over his shoulder for little Nick get it together, stop that crying (meaning your feelings aren't valid and by proxy, neither are you) and he moves on. We've talked about this before, but all of this (god knows how many times "little" moments like this happened over the years) taught Nick as far as his OWN feelings go (to be clear not his feelings for Charlie which he expresses very well, just those about his PAST/FUTURE selves), he's better off to not think about them too much because they only serve to bother other people anyway (that people pleaser...) Part of me is SO GLAD this is happening now. Nick has been NUMB to himself for SO LONG, and I respect these boys, I mean fictional characters, way too much to not want them to access growth in healing and better "everything" sooner than later. ( I shudder when I think what if Mr. Lange never sat Charlie next to Nick, and Nick just carried on, getting number and more HA HA Fine each year...). But, he did, and now we have this beautiful love story between Nick and Charlie, that is now suffering a few growing pains as they also grow as individuals (well, one of them is right now and one of them is really needing to soon but god, it's hard)...But back to that beautiful love story, starting with a cheer for stable, secure borders now that they are back together in real time: I love how Charlie keeps asking (Sahar first about Nick and then) Nick in multiple ways "what's wrong, are you okay?" Unlike Nick's dad, he ASKS Nick what is wrong ("this doesn't feel right and I am worried about you because I love you. I'm here, talk to me"). I love how Charlie keeps a hand and hold ON Nick since Nick's overreaction (Because Charlie knows his touch is so grounding for Nick). He is meeting Nick where he is...drunk, swaying, not feeling good, and NOT needing to be left alone. ("I'm not going anywhere...you are safe with me and I love you so much.") Even more, I love how Charlie isn't hiding his own anger from Nick (because his feelings are valid here too...seriously, WTF was that Nick?!), but he shows Nick that "even when I am very pissed off with you, I'M STILL HERE because you are important to me and I want to understand you. I love all of you, even when I am mad. Being mad is not a deal breaker for our love"...we see right here what Nick never got from his dad, a sense of safety, security, trust, and deep unconditional love...and it is so beautiful. It is healing...and Nick can't take it all in. I can see in his flushed cheeks that he hears Charlie and picks up on some of this, but he is still with the beer bubbles and his questionably slurred "Yeah, no, sorry, 'm sorry" shows how his brain is still so mixed up. SO MUCH HAPPENED, so much is HAPPENING, the past few months and tonight too. Again, he reverts to closing his eyes...whether he is shutting out the shame he feels, or is trying to not pass out/puke, the effect is the same. He is overwhelmed, and Charlie sees it. Take a breath, boys...it's going to be okay.

aniatka
>>162755626

Aren't we all waiting for the moment? Breathtaken and hartstopped?

Nyssa Rawther 🍉

I love that, even while angry with Nick, Charlie's holding him and keeping him steady. It's good that Charlie is already at that point where he sees other people flirt with Nick and just lets Nick handle it because he has faith in him. Nick needs to catch up now because his insecurities will not win out over his faith in Charlie and their love. It will be okay and it will someday lead to Charlie teasing Nick about all the mums trying to flirt with Hot Teacher Mr Nelson and Nick teasing him back about being the Hot silver fox everyone's obsessed with. JUST TALK TO EACH OTHER. I'm so glad Charlie's been clocking on that something is going on with Nick, so now it's time to deal with it.

Ana Alicia Aranda De Contreras

The important thing is that you are better, Alice, and it is nice to know that you are better now🥺 No, I think Nick is going to collapse right now🥺💗😭

Eileen

Oh well done Alice <3

Allegra2346

Hey Alice, I'm not sure if the last panel Nick is supposed to be flushed like the previous two? Ignore me if that was a decision haha

Beam Bugge
>>162796670

oof, didn't realize the parallel with nick's dad, that's an interesting observation! (the stephane hate club is probably gaining new members all the time...)

Jennifer Paddock

Oh, alcohol - bringing you bad decision-making since 7000 BC. Glad your arm is better, Alice! Take it easy!

Elsie 3

Love love love that the first thing Charlie says (well after a very much deserved WTF) is to ask if Nick is ok. The fact that he prioritizes checking in on Nick, even while being mad at him, shows so much love and maturity.

David C Witkin

Poor Nicky. The dam is finally, at long last, about to burst.

Katia Gómez

Take care of yourself, Alice 🩷🩷🩷🩷 please take as much rest as you need

Lolli98
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I'm starting to believe the Novella is a close but parallel universe to Heartstopper. I mean, look at Charlie NOW! I wouldn't believe it, if he acted like in the novella 6 months later with all the growth he had in HS.

Beam Bugge
>>162783051

idk if charlie sees how affected tao and elle (and possibly tori and michael?) will be by long distance, then maybe he will start worrying too! but yeah he does seem very put together rn...