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    They stand in the path of the reflected shafts of golden light. It catches in Nick’s eyes, setting them ablaze in a glorious haze of honey and deep tangerine. His freckles, small tawny coloured kisses, dot across his nose and cheek, warm under the sun's beams. Charlie finds himself breathless at how beautiful he is; how thankful he is to be here with him.

    They've come so far together, and now, bathed in golden light, Charlie knows in his bones whatever is next, they will overcome in the exact same way. They will remain dedicated and committed to each other, and getting that storybook ending they have fought to enjoy.

    It'll come. In time.


    or, a fic in which charlie and nick met on hinge and fell in love. they continue to muddle through the mire of their respective past traumas, relationship wounds and limited core beliefs to prove that love truly can heal.

    one story told over five volumes.


    vol. i, ii & iii. | this is vol. iv.


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    09 Jun 2025

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    He pauses at the notification that waits for him on his home screen when he picks it up. 

     

    Nick liked you! Match to return to the conversation.

     

    Charlie blinks, and unlocks his phone before his brain fully registers his actions. As the app opens, he holds his breath, bracing.

    Nick’s profile opens, and Charlie’s heart stops.

    Nick might be the most beautiful man Charlie has ever seen.


    or, a fic in which boy meets boy via hinge, and they muddle through the mire of their respective past traumas, relationship wounds and limited core beliefs to prove that love truly can heal.

    one story, told over five volumes.


    this work is the first three volumes.


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    04 Jun 2025

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    Charlie Spring is thrilled to be part of Nathan Ajayi’s production of "Hamlet", even if he does have to share the stage with his horrible ex. He doesn’t have time to waste worrying about Ben. He’s composing as well as acting, he has coursework to finish, a part-time job to keep up with, and drag shows to perform in (the tips are excellent). Elle and Tao are worried about him, especially after Charlie’s relapse a few months ago. He swears he’s fine now…but they can’t help feeling like their friend is hiding something.

    Tara Jones is ecstatic when her childhood best friend Nick Nelson is cast in "Hamlet." After a rough start, it becomes clear to everyone that Nick is talented, and so sweet. However, the newcomer to London is cagey about his past- and his present, for that matter. His flatmate Sai is just as evasive.

    Nick and Charlie are each determined to keep their secrets to themselves.

    The universe, and their meddling friends, have other plans.

    A Theatre AU full of queer joy, meddling, secrets, spice, drag, dancing, drama, friendship, found family, fencing, flirting, angst, a few third act plot twists, far too many baked goods, and whole lot of iambic pentameter.

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    28 May 2025

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    March 2024: Nick and Charlie, platonic soulmates and partners in crime, are on the road trip of a lifetime around the beautiful and magical east coast of Australia. Charlie has barely seen his best friend since he left for uni over two years ago, and he's looking forward to catching up over three sun-soaked weeks packed full of breathtaking scenery, local wildlife, moonlit parties and seriously hot surfers.

    September 2015: 13-year-old Nick Nelson has no idea who he is or where he fits in. Then 11-year-old Charlie Spring, anxious overthinker and raging introvert, crashes rather messily into his life and changes it forever.

    A story about friendship, love and growing up, with a generous sprinkling of true travel stories, savage British banter and horny sparkles.

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    24 May 2025

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    Nick Nelson, 24, is struggling to process the massive change of direction his life has taken in such a short period of time. Money is tight and his mental health is frayed.
    His friends and family are worried about him, but he's fine, just fine. Honest.

    His best friends, Tara and Darcy, persuade him that the solution to his money worries is to rent out his spare room for 6 months. He just needs to find someone suitable.

    Charlie Spring, 22, is fed up of being walked all over by his (ex) boyfriend. He needs to move out of their shared flat ASAP if Ben is ever going to accept that they are over. He just needs to find somewhere affordable and, preferably, available immediately - not an easy feat in London. His sister suggests he should look slightly further afield. Kent sounds like a good option.

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    08 Mar 2025