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Bigger Than Herself by YellowMustard [T]

Nick Nelson has adopted a new pet. Nellie Nelson has decided she likes the new pet. She likes him a lot. (OR: Nellie's perspective on life, love, family and Charlie Spring.)

Good Girl Nellie Nelson by NellieSayzBork [G]

Season One, Episode Two: The infamous snow scene through the eyes of Nellie Nelson.

Narlie Waves by waveofyou [E]

A Heartstopper California AU where Nick (31) and the HS crew we know and love live in SoCal. Charlie (29) leaves his London office to work in San Diego for a year. Nellie makes a new puppy bestie. Nick is adorable teaching little first graders. Charlie looks hot playing the drums. Nick looks hot surfing. They…ahem…enjoy Nick’s pool…and shower…and balcony. The boys weirdly get snowed in at one point. In Southern California, go figure. Nick helps Charlie see that he’s deserving of big, loud love from a certain golden retriever person. Charlie helps Nick to trust that his love is not conditional, that he’s safe to fully express himself. A leaves falling, flower petals swirling story of queer love with a spectacular ocean view 🍂🌊🍂 ⚠️ This is NOT a slow burn. They feel the spark, follow it and make fire Any explicit sections are denoted with “🍂🔥🍂” Any triggering flashback, panic attack or detailed eating disorder moments with “🍂⚠️🍂” …so they can be skipped and the story still enjoyed- I’ve written it so no major plot is lost by skipping these sections 🫶🏻 Alternates between Charlie and Nick POV ♥️

Of Dog Treats and Heartbeats by bishyreadytocry [T]

Charlie gets himself a dog. She’s a pain in his arse. She’s also the best thing that’s ever happened to him. Nick has always had dogs. He also bakes for them in his own wee shop. It’s the best thing that’s ever happened to him. So far, anyway.

Pugs in the Park by PhoenixSpring [T]

Nick spun around at the sound of a furious voice hollering after him. On any other day, Nick would have blushed at how beautiful the man running towards him was; dark curls blowing in the wind, long powerful legs, and intense blue eyes. His face was angular yet soft looking, and Nick thought he might have been the most breathtaking man he’d ever seen. If he was in the mood to have his breath taken from him. Which today, he absolutely was not.

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Is it Okay if we, like… Keep this a secret? by PhoenixSpring [T]

5 times Nick and Charlie think they're keeping their relationship a secret, plus the 1 time they realise they've been caught. Written for the 99 Moments of Joy: A Heartstopper Countdown.

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Interdepartmental Cooperation by sophisticatedyet [T]

“So, are you joining me on the walk?” Charlie could just have said no, but then he would need a reason for why he was standing in the car park in waterproof trousers at 11am on a Saturday, so instead, he forced a smile and said, weakly, “Yep.” AKA: Nick and Charlie are coworkers who get set up because all their colleagues are fed up with them.

The Rugby Rainbow Alliance by PhoenixSpring [T]

Nick and Charlie are best friends. Everyone knows that Nick and Charlie are inseparable. Everyone knows they're meant to be together. Everyone except the aforementioned boys. Enter The Paris Squad and a handful of Rugby Lads to intervene. Set in Nick's Y12 and Charlie's Y11 in a universe where Charlie never went to Harry Greene's 16th party and they never kissed.

Those Two Oblivious Boys by 7ate9 [G]

In hindsight, it was obvious, really: Nick and Charlie had a crush on each other. After figuring it out, Sai, Otis, and Christian can’t help but try to intervene to give their friends a happily ever after they deserve. Unfortunately, not everything is as it seems, but that may not mean what the boys think it means.

Unexpected Wingman by Whatteverr888yup [G]

“Charlie couldn’t wait to see his warm brown eyes, endless freckles and the most adorable smile in the entire world. And those strong arms. God, those arms. Nick, a regular customer for more than a month, always showed up around the same time. Which, funny enough, was always during Charlie’s morning shifts, so he was the one serving Nick every time. Coincidence? Charlie hoped not.” Or, A coffee shop AU where Charlie is gay panicking, Nick is smitten and Tao is an impatient, supportive straight friend who decides to take matters into his own hands.

Who Needs Luck by kingdomfaraway [G]

Charlie was about to leave when someone else came from the back, this time a tall guy, who looked like he walked straight out of Charlie’s favorite type of dreams. He was broad-shouldered, with arms that would rip a branch in half, with thighs that could squash a watermelon if put to the test. He had dark blonde hair and a scruff auburn beard that made Charlie think of places he’d like to experience beard burn at. He was, arguably, the most handsome man Charlie had ever laid eyes on. Which probably meant he was straight, or an arsehole, or married, maybe to Darcy even. The two of them started talking, not loud enough for Charlie to overhear, but after a second Darcy looked at him, followed by the guy. Charlie had to quickly look down but he was pretty sure he was just caught staring at the pair of them. He had such shit luck sometimes.

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a very special day by bishyreadytocry [M]

In which the boys head home for Christmas, Sarah sees right through them, and the dogs are just happy to have their humans’ home.

I'll Be Home for Christmas by raanne [T]

Newly single Nicholas Nelson is not looking forward to spending the holidays alone. Three years past his divorce, Charlie Spring is not looking forward to spending the holidays with his family.

It's Gonna Be…At Christmas by PhoenixSpring [M]

5 Christmases with Nick and Charlie navigating life, their relationship and making decisions, together, about their future. Plus the 1 Christmas where Nick and Charlie aren't completely in control of how things are going to progress, they just have to be patient and trust everything will be OK.

snowman biscuits by CamilleLeo [T]

Set a few weeks after Charlie comes home from the in-patient facility. It's Christmas day and Nick finds Charlie on his doorstep. A Christmas story about recovery and found family.

somewhere else, just like magic by thetomkatwholived [G]

Charlie focused on the man Michael was talking to, immediately drawing in a sharp breath. Tori looked up in surprise, but Charlie couldn’t pull his eyes from Michael’s conversation partner. He was tall, almost the same height as Michael, but much broader with strong shoulders and arms that strained at the fabric that encased them. His hair was somewhere between blonde and red, artfully flopping on his head. And he had a special smile, the kind of smile that made Charlie wonder if every other smile in the world has just been trying to recreate this softness and beauty. This man was lovely; no other word felt right. Or, Charlie’s life falls apart so he escapes to a small town up north. And he may just find a better life up there than the one he had in the big city.

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He Left a Note by 7ate9 [T]

It's the night before Nick and Charlie's wedding. Tao has been going insane with best man duties, but he is a good friend, and he will follow through on every single one. But he's not quite sure what to do when one of the grooms disappears, leaving just a note behind. What is Tao supposed to tell Charlie?

Now we’re saying goodbye, waving to the hard times (yeah, it’s gonna be alright) by SilverShadow1 [G]

“I’m not sure how many of you are familiar with the term ‘canon event’, but my two best friends Tara and Darcy were part of one in my life.” OR Nick delivers his wedding toast at Tara and Darcy's wedding

passed down like folk songs by thetomkatwholived [G]

“You wanted to marry me when I was eighteen?” Nick gave an incredulous laugh. “I wanted to marry you when you were fifteen, but that certainly wasn’t a sound idea.” “You want to marry me?” Or, Nick and Charlie decide to get the government involved in the most Nick and Charlie way.

Twice as much by PhoenixSpring [T]

6 speeches, 2 grooms, 1 day AKA the wedding of Mr & Mr Nelson-Spring Or Nick and Charlie's relationship, through the eyes of their nearest and dearest

the wedding dance by steelknuckles [G]

Nick has two left feet, so he's lucky to have Charlie to guide him during their wedding dance. If love was a piano, it would be every note from top to bottom.

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The Rugby Rainbow Alliance by PhoenixSpring [T]

Nick and Charlie are best friends. Everyone knows that Nick and Charlie are inseparable. Everyone knows they're meant to be together. Everyone except the aforementioned boys. Enter The Paris Squad and a handful of Rugby Lads to intervene. Set in Nick's Y12 and Charlie's Y11 in a universe where Charlie never went to Harry Greene's 16th party and they never kissed.

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Drunk on sex, Giddy on love by PhoenixSpring [T]

“Are you okay?” Charlie asked quietly a minute later, his hand stroking Nick’s tummy. Nick hummed. “Very, very okay. You?” “I’m… perfect,” he answered truthfully. ~~~ Set after Nick and Charlie's first time trying something new.

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a shield of blue and green by shadowquill17 [T]

Tristan Hayes has just joined Truham’s rugby team, and Nick has a feeling he might turn out to be a bully. Because of course, there's no other reason Tristan could be looking at Charlie… right?

Damn, I Miss You Tonight by Cherry_likethefruit [M]

“I think no talk about uni should mean no talk about GCSEs either.” Nick felt a bit unmoored. There was something in the way Charlie was looking at him that made his heartbeat quicken. “Uh, what do you want to talk about then?” “We could talk about…Saturday?” Charlie took his bottom lip between his teeth, and suddenly Nick was finding it nearly impossible to ignore his growing erection. He wasn’t really sure how Charlie made the gesture look both shy and obscene at the same time, but the combination was really working for him. Nick swallowed hard, trying to maintain some semblance of cool for at least a while longer. “Are you excited for the fête?” Charlie smirked. “I mean, that wasn’t really the exciting event I had in mind.” A continuation of Heartstopper chapter 7 - 27… Or, what I think probably happened between comic pages 1467 and 1468.

For Everyone (Except Me) by 7ate9 [G]

“Nick, I was… thinking… about us?” He wasn’t sure why it came out as a question. Nick nodded, trepidation encroaching on his light expression. “Okay.” “And, well, um…” The speech, remember the speech. “I just think that, well.” Charlie took a deep and forced himself on. For Nick. For Tao. For everyone. (Everyone except me.) “I think it might be better if we, you know…” Charlie swallowed heavily and forced himself to continue holding Nick’s gaze. For Nick. “If we stopped doing this.” If Charlie got through the break up in season 1

Is it Okay if we, like… Keep this a secret? by PhoenixSpring [T]

5 times Nick and Charlie think they're keeping their relationship a secret, plus the 1 time they realise they've been caught.

promise that we'll never be apart by golden_hestia [G]

“You’ve been glued to my side since I got here yesterday and are currently laying on top of me.” Nick turned his head back and cracked an eye open, giving Charlie that very lopsided smile that made him feel fizzy on the inside. “Well, I guess I can’t help that either. I like being close to you.” “More like you need to be close to me.” Charlie couldn’t help the excited flutter of his heart, knowing that he adored Nick so dearly and that the adoration was returned so willingly and effortlessly from Nick. “Because you’re clingy.” Nick scoffed and hid his face in Charlie’s chest. “We aren’t having this argument again, Char. I’m not clingy.” -- Nick and Charlie spend a quiet afternoon in bed trying to answer the age-old question of who really is the clingy one in their relationship.