Nick Nelson's quietest places
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the smallest things and the softest places by katherine_bap
Fandoms: Heartstopper (TV), Heartstopper (Webcomic)
23 May 2025
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Like many aspiring teachers, Nick got into teaching because of big dreams and youthful idealism. He wanted to make a difference. To never repeat the same mistakes his teachers made at Truham. To become a safe space for young students. To nip bullying in the bud, and to instil empathy and emotional intelligence early on.
But he hadn’t taken a lot of things into account. His noble aspirations were too bright to let him see things realistically.
Nick definitely hadn’t pictured his teaching job turning out like this — a fucking disaster.last update did something to me — and this fic was born during two sleepless nights.
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- Part 1 of Nick Nelson's quietest places
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soft & strong, gentle & tough by katherine_bap
Fandoms: Heartstopper (TV), Heartstopper (Webcomic)
09 Jun 2025
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Nick Nelson has always tried to be soft enough for his mum, brave enough for his dad, and strong enough for rugby. But between the shouting behind closed doors and the storm of feelings rising in his chest, he’s starting to wonder who he really is—and whether it’s okay to be both gentle and tough.
or a story about quiet pain that isn't enough to be acknowledged, but is strong enough to create a dull ache in your chest
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- Part 2 of Nick Nelson's quietest places
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giving up control is loving, too by katherine_bap
Fandoms: Heartstopper (TV), Heartstopper (Webcomic)
13 Jul 2025
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Nick has always craved safety, gentleness and sometimes, the sweet surrender of giving up control. With Charlie, he finally finds a place gentle enough to hold his deepest wants and rough enough to feed his secret hunger. One night, in the quiet of a too-small bed and a flat that isn’t quite home yet, they discover how giving up control can be another way to say 'I love you'.
a soft, raw exploration of trust, praise, submission, and the lingering echoes of wanting to be perfect — even when you don’t have to be
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- Part 3 of Nick Nelson's quietest places