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Hi! Sorry to bother you, I got your number from the board at the Eddy B library, it says you’re a maths tutor? Are you still taking students?
I really hope you are
I was trying to solve one of the many mysteries in my maths books but failed spectacularly so I had to take a break and on my way back from the loo I stumbled over your ad and thought it’s ✨destiny✨
Oh wow, I’m a bit tired and I think it shows, sorry
Can you tell, I’ve never messaged a stranger before
I mean… not in this context
ANYWAY
Thank you in advance for not immediately blocking me! 😇
maybetutor
i’m really sorry but you got the wrong number
while i do love maths, i’m not a tutor, haven’t put up any ad, don’t know who Eddy B is
not ✨destiny✨ sorry
Oh. So you’re not Charlie?
maybetutor
WTF?
who are you???
u messing with me?
What? Why?
I wouldn’t joke about maths, I promise
maybetutor
my name IS charlie
but i think i would remember putting up an ad and i’m still pretty certain i did NOT do that
so where you did you get my number from?
Brb
So I went to check and even tho I suck at maths I’m still able to read numbers
(and yes, I checked several times just to be sure)
I’m sorry to tell you but it IS your number written on that ad 😬
notatutor
what the actual fuck 🤯🤯🤯
what is going on!!
i did NOT put that up
Shall I go take it down?
notatutor
YES please
thank you!
also, wtf is this
is it safe to assume you are quite desperate that you responded to *this* flyer?
Why yes, very desperate
But now I’m curious: If it wasn’t you, who was it then?
notatutor
i have no idea i’m asking myself the same!!
Do you have enemies?
Who would want you to tutor desperate people like me?
🕵🏻♂️
Or maybe it’s a prank?
notatutor
idk.. i mean, i have ample experience with being on the receiving end of pranks and this right here makes no sense i think but maybe it’s the uni-way of doing it?
No I think you’re right, this doesn’t really make any sense… it’s not that funny
Tho it IS a little bit like the phone number-prank in public toilets - nerd version 🤭
notatutor
LMAO
Hmm…
Do you need money and someone thought that’s the way to go about it?
notatutor
why do you mean?
OH!!!!
I KNOW WHO DID IT OMG
Please tell me!!
…if only to distract me a little more from my misery
notatutor
sorry had to yell at him first
it was my best friend
i bitched to him about having so little money and he actually suggested tutoring then!
no idea why it took me so long to connect the dots
🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
😂🤣
Sorry but this is hilarious!!
Did you not recognise his handwriting?
notatutor
it’s *not* his, he had someone else do it for him 🤯
Sooo since it was only partially a prank and you still need money I guess…
Still no to tutoring?
Or would you maybe consider tutoring just me please?
I’ll pay the going rate of course!
Pretty please
Sorry if that was too much lol
It’s a pic of my dog Nellie my mum sent me for last valentine’s day
notatutor
DOGGO!
not fair, i love animals
>>>it’s a pic my mum sent me of...
that’s honestly adorable! 🤭
…and a bit sad, I know
notatutor
cute pics of cute dogs are never sad!
True!
So does that mean you’d help me?
You don’t have to of course, it’s just my life on the line
🤪
Kidding! I mean I would appreciate it a lot but I get if you don’t want to do it, no pressure!
notatutor
can’t believe i’m actually considering this
zoom would be okay?
YES!
I assume you’re not from Leeds anyway, right?
notatutor
no, i study in london
…maths?
notatutor
no, English lit
and Greek mythology
tho i did maths for A-Levels (with an A* grade 🤓) and well, i still miss it
Oh WOW I’m impressed
slightly intimidated
but that’s so cool Charlie!
notatutor
thanks 🤭
you’re quite good at sweet-talk, i’ll give you that
wait, i don’t even know your name!
what do you study then?
for your sake i hope it’s not maths
😝
notatutor
>>>gif
😂😏
My name’s Nick
I’m in my last year of teacher training and this refresher course for maths is really kicking my ass
notatutor
oh! but that’s so impressive too! teachers can be so important!
i don’t know where i would be now without the support of my art teacher
okay you got me, i’ll tutor you
THANK YOU!!!
Animals and becoming a (supportive!) teacher, got it 🫡
notatutor
what can i say, i’m a simple man
anyway, i need to go now, class starts in 5
Oops, sorry!
notatutor
i’ll message you later re tutoring, ok?
Sure!! Thank you!
Have fun getting even smarter!
notatutor
🫡
don’t cry too much over math equations, you can do it!
But I’ll try. Thanks for believing in my nonexistent abilities
notatutor
>>>gif
😂
help is near
well, a zoom call away
Bye!
🍂🍂
Charlie
hi
so, u still interested in being tutored?
Hi!
Interested is the understatement of the year, I’m desperate, remember?
That fact didn’t change in the past 22 hours
Charlie
oookay 😂
are u home rn?
I am but have to leave for rugby training in 5 😬
I’ll be back in 2 hours, would that work for you?
Charlie
no sorry 😬
i have a drumming lesson at 6 and then movie night with friends
oh and tomorrow i have uni and then work sorry
and then i’ll be gone for the weekend, visiting my sister
Well, that all sounds pretty great!
So maybe Monday?
I’m free after 3pm and I mean it, so free!
Would that work for you?
Charlie
well no, wtf 🤨
>>>well no, wtf 🤨
I’m considering skipping rugby rn 🙃
Charlie
😬😂
no wait, i could squeeze you in at 4?
Yes! 🥳
Works for me, thank you for squeezing me in you busy 🐝
Charlie
not normally this busy, i swear, you make me sound way cooler than i am
i’ll send you the zoom invite, ok?
Perfect, thank you so much in advance!
Also in advance: lots of sorries for what no doubt will be a frustrating time for you
😬😬
Charlie
don’t sell yourself short! i’m sure we’ll find a way
Appreciate your optimism
Gotta go, ttyl!
Charlie
have fun getting stronger!
🖕🏻🫡
🍂🍂
Charlie
could you maybe send me the stuff you're currently working on?
i’ll have time to have a look at it when i’m on the train to my sister’s
Oh, good idea!!
Thank you so much!
I’m not at home rn, out with friends, but send it to you tomorrow asap!
Charlie
👍🏻
🍂🍂
Here’s the current torture material:
Attachment: 4 pics of maths equations of various difficulty degree
Charlie
>>> attachment
thanks!
phew, i can work with that!
Yay!
Don’t get too excited yet please, it’s me you have to work with 😬
Charlie
is this your way of downplaying your skills so you can surprise me?
No, really not, sorry! I mean, guess we’re looking at the same stuff now and I cannot work with it by just glancing at it, not like you do. If anything, I’m upplaying it so you don’t back out of our deal
Charlie
upplaying 😂
i’m not backing out, i’m here to help and i’m not a quitter
Tempted to say ‘challenge accepted’ but that would sound as if it’s a choice
Charlie
don’t make fun of yourself, i’m sure it’s not that bad!
WELL
you’ll see
Charlie
i’m absolutely certain it’s not that bad 🤨
ooooops gotta go, got a train to catch, sorry!
have a nice weekend!
You too, have fun with your sister!
🍂🍂
Okay, maybe I was equallyplaying it, I just solved one of the equations 🥳
I felt like sharing lol
So now you know just what a rare occasion this is, I’m messaging an almost-stranger about it 😬
Okay I leave you now, sorry!
Charlie
equallyplaying! 🤣
that got a snort out of my sister
rare occasion is meeting rare occasion 🙃
well done you for solving one by yourself!!
maybe you don’t even need me anymore?
Charlie
🤣 okay message received
i’m really curious as to what will await me tomorrow, ngl
And I’m a bit scared
Charlie
don’t be, i’m certain i can help you!
i mean, i know what i’m talking about and you solved one by yourself so it can’t be that bad
we have time
we do, right? 😬
We do 🙂↕️
Well, a few weeks
That’s enough, right?
Charlie
YES
i know it’s easily said but don’t worry Nick
I’ll try!
Will go for a run now, that always helps
Charlie
oh! i also run! what’s your pace? 🤩
Slow
Charlie
okay 😂
Kidding (slightly)
I love parkrun and I usually finish at ~31min
You?
Charlie
yes to parkrun!
i finish my 5k at ~27
you’re fast! 🤩🥳
Charlie
i used to be part of the cross country team when i was in school so that helps 🤭
anyway, you wanted to go for a run, don’t want to keep you!
have fun!
Thanks! 🏃🏻➡️
Talk to you tomorrow!
Charlie
👍🏻💪🏻
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Charlie
hi Nick, here’s the link!
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/82147085048?pwd=uP5Kj3H5
see u in an hour!
Perfect, thank you!!
see you in 10 😬🫣
Charlie
see you in 1 🤓
🍂🍂
You sure you don’t want to switch courses and become a teacher as well?
You’re so good at this!!
So calm and collected no matter how stupid my questions were
Dare I say I actually had fun?
I have no idea how you did it but maths makes so much more sense now wow 🤯🤯🤯🤯
Holy fuck never thought I’d say this 😂
Wonders DO happen! I feel like calling my mum 🤭
ANYWAY!
Thank you so much, again!!!
I appreciate it so much, especially your willingness to bypass the 40min limit
And turn it into almost 80 🤯
Really, you’re great!!
Charlie
>>>gif
what the fuck oh my god, jumpscare! 💀🤣
in all fairness, it’s only partly maths fault that we had to work around the limit, we did talk quite a lot about other stuff 🤭
anyway, you’re so welcome, i’m happy i could help!
i had fun too and your questions were NOT stupid!
i told you it’s easy once you get the hang of it!
“get the hang of it” might sugarcoat current reality
“it’s easy” is also not quite the wording I’d choose just yet
But I feel less desperate so I count it as a win!
🥳🥳🥳🥳
Charlie
>>>gif
Very carefully optimistic dancing, appreciate the honesty
Charlie
🤭🤷🏻♂️
No but for real, I’m so glad I answered your fake ad!!
You made my life less miserable with just one zoom call
Charlie
>>>No but for real, I’m so glad I...
😂😂
but i’m glad too! was nice meeting you
and not at all frustrating 😜
Glad to hear this
Charlie
soooo, what about my payment? 👀👀👀
Already on it!! Hang on
Not actually seasonal but oh well
(did the actual payment arrive, too?)
Charlie
are you kidding me oh my god 😭😭😭😭😭
cutenessoverload
that’s Henry on the left, right? is he wearing a bow tie??????
(yes, the money made it safely to my bank account, thank you!)
No it was a ribbon from a Christmas gift but I thought it’d fit quite well for a pic 😂
He shredded it to pieces afterwards tho so I’m not sure he’d agree with me
Charlie
but i do, i agree wholeheartedly with you 🫠🫠🫠
and Nellie’s such a gorgeous girl
her eyes! her fur!
is it as soft as it looks?
Oh you have no idea! I got her when I was 7 and I used her as a blanket all the time, no idea how often her fluffy fur comforted me when I was crying about whatever 🥹
She’s the best!
Charlie
>>>Oh you have no idea! I got her…
oh my heart, this is so cute! i wish i had a dog growing up but my parents don’t like animals
i had Kitty tho so at least i had something furry to cry into 😸
Kitty a stuffed animal? 🥹
Charlie
shut up
yes
Awwww… Do you still have Kitty?
Did you bring her to London with you?
Charlie
not answering this question
No need to 🤭
Charlie
Charlie
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Poor Frodo is he constipated
Charlie
NOT WHAT I WAS GOING FOR HE OBVIOUSLY LOOKS DISGUSTED
If that helps you sleep at night…
Charlie
😂😂😂😂
>>>gif
Charlie
but i do have to leave actually, got study group..
Oh of course, I’ll let you go!
Don’t want to bother you
Really need you as my tutor
Can’t afford to annoy you out of our deal just yet
Charlie
you’re not annoying me and you don’t bother me at all!
glad to hear!!
Charlie
Nick? everything’s alright? i see you typing for a while now.. 👀
Oh god, sorry!
Thought you already left, ngl 😬
Charlie
🤭😂
I wanted to ask if it would be okay if I’d message you before we meet again?
I mean, I like talking to you
But I get if it’s too much!
Charlie
of course that’s okay!
i like talking to u too
Oh yay!
Charlie
now i gotta go for real tho, bye!
Bye!!
🍂🍂
Charlie
when do you want to meet again?
Would today after 5pm work for you?
I have maths class today 😬😬😬😬
Charlie
I consider running instead of going
Charlie
gallavich! oh my beloved dysfunctional soulmates 🥹
>>>gallavich! oh my beloved...
Yes! The only toxic relationship I can bear to watch
Charlie
same 😬😂
anyway
yes today works
YAY!
You’re my knight in shining armour
Charlie
LMAO
doesn’t need much i see
Apparently not
Be good at maths and you’ll have my admiration forever 👑
Charlie
i’ll send you the link later, ok?
YES!
Thank you!
I hope I won’t be too much of a mess after today’s maths class
Charlie
no equallyplaying anymore?
Idk
could turn out either way 😬
Charlie
well, either way, i’m here to help
Thank Pythagoras
Charlie
...what? 🤣
Sorry that was stupid, I know he wasn’t a god but he was the first that came to mind re maths 🫣😂
ANYWAY
I really appreciate your help!!!!
Charlie
>>>Sorry that was stupid, I….
😂
ur so welcome Nick!
sorry, gotta go, work!
talk to you later
🥳💙
🍂🍂
Charlie
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/82199985048?pwd=uQ5Kj3H5
🍂🍂
You’re my hero
Man of the hour
Superstar
Idol
Paragon
Paladin
Charlie
…did you just google synonyms for hero? 😂
Charlie
LMAO
But the sentiment stands!!!
You have no idea how much you help me
Not only with maths, obviously, but also with my confidence
I don’t feel as stupid as usual when I’m talking to you
And that means something when it comes to maths!
So, thank you 💙!
Charlie
i swear to pythagoras you have the cutest dogs EVER 🥹🫠
LMAO 🖕🏻
But yes I do 😎
Charlie
Henry looks like a cat in a dog’s body, love it 😍🤭
(you’re very welcome Nick and you’re NOT stupid!!! this sentiment also stands. indefinitely!)
He’s a little diva so that fits, yes 😂
(thank you Charlie we’ll see about that)
Ah shit, time’s running!
Gotta go, roommate’s yelling
He’s trying a new elaborate recipe and is very proud about it so now he wants our opinion
I’m not really complaining tho 😋
Charlie
oh that’s kinda sweet 🤭
enjoy!
Thanks!
Talk to you tomorrow?
Charlie
talk to you tomorrow!
🍂🍂
Good morning Charlie, just talked to a classmate and he mentioned stuff I haven’t heard of before (or forgot about it again 😬), would you be able to help me out once more today?
It’s okay if not! I’m just panicking a bit but what else is new
Charlie
i’m really sorry, but i can’t today, have to fill in at work 🫣
All good!
Or, as good as it gets 😬🤭
Charlie
Nice 😏
Charlie
well it’s a good movie 😎
btw i'm sure there's nothing to worry about maths Nick, we'll sort out your memory, piece of cake!
Thanks for the ego boost but I fear you're overestimating my abilities 😬
Charlie
quit downplaying, i know your abilities 🤭
Charlie
as you should!well then, tomorrow?
No 😭😭
Rugby, uni, study group, work 💀
Charlie
oh wow okay 😬😬
well the rest of this week is a bit crazy it seems, i can’t on thursday 🫣
When did we grow up into such busy adults? Where’s the time for simple frolicking? What happened to our youth?
Charlie
i have no idea it’s depressing
and now i wanna go frolicking and skipping around in a park
maybe i’ll just go for a run instead?
…which is the adult version.. draws a nice circle to end our sad reminiscing 😆
Ooops, speaking of grown up, class is now starting, gotta go!
Bye Charlie
Charlie
bye! have fun getting smarter
😑🖕🏻
🍂🍂
Hi Charlie!
Hope you’re well doing adult stuff!
💀
NEVERMIND
hope you’re well, full stop
Charlie
what a conversation starter, did you confuse the apps? 🤭
🖕🏻😂
NO I DID NOT
ANYWAY
Do you know when you’d be free next?
Maybe Friday?
Charlie
yeah, i’m free the whole day tomorrow, even late, as pathetic as it sounds
well, i had a date but i cancelled it earlier so i’m voluntarily pathetic at least
Oh, how come?
If you don’t mind me asking of course
(voluntarily pathetic is so relatable!)
Charlie
didn’t really want to go in the first place, didn’t click with him and i guess i’m finally realising that i really don’t have to do stuff i don’t want to 🤭
Good for you! It’s something I still have to learn but I’m getting there 😬
I’m free tomorrow too, apart from rugby but that’s early in the morning 🙃
Charlie
yeah no, not really a morning person 🤭😂
when would be best for you? guess you’re having a date tomorrow night, with rugby and your looks and all
My looks and all? 👀
No, no one’s lining up to date me currently, neither boy nor girl
Charlie
👀👀
did we just come out to each other as single and gay and single and bi?
I think so? Very offhandedly, almost smooth I’d say!
Charlie
so smooth!
ffs, i need to go, study group 😭
talk to you tomorrow?
Yes!
Looking forward 💙
Have fun getting even smarter!
Charlie
😑🙄
Have fun improving your strong rugby arms!
💛
Charlie
is that you????
Wouldn’t you like to know…
I thought you had to go? 😏
Charlie
🖕🏻🖕🏻🖕🏻🖕🏻🖕🏻🖕🏻🖕🏻
😂😂😂😂😂
Bye Charlie!
💙
Charlie
🖕🏻💛
🍂🍂
Good morning Charlie, I hope you’re having a good start to your day!
I’m omw to training and the sunrise is so lovely
Looking forward to talking to you via zoom later!
Oh oops, now I hope you’ve left your phone on silent 😬😬
I shut up now, bye 😬😬😬😬😬😬
Charlie
i did not leave it on silent but there’s definitely worse things to wake up to!
i guess you’re in the middle of training now so i’ll go back to sleep, with my phone on silent 🙃
because this 👇🏻 is how i’m rolling on my days off, i'm not getting up super early for sports of all things 😂
(my sister took this pic last Christmas)
looking forward to talking to you too!!
OHMYGOD, it’s you and Kitty!!!
🫠🥹
Apologies for waking you up this early but if that gets me cute pics like this I don’t know how sorry I can be.. 🤭
Charlie
ok, that might have backfired 🙃
No!!!
Her little face 🥹🥹
And your little face 🥹🥹
Charlie
shutup
how did training go? you gotten any stronger?
Sure, always
You gotten any smarter?
Charlie
nope, reached my peak in secondary now it’s all downhill
Charlie, wtf 🤣
Strongly disagree!!!
Charlie
again, you’re easily impressed, noted 🤭
What can I say, I’m a simple man
Charlie
🤣
ANYWAY
you want to meet on zoom?
Just came out of the shower, give me a min and then I’m ready for maths!
Charlie
okay 👀👀
https://us05web.zoom.us/z/1236545048?pwd=uP6Kj3H5
🍂🍂
Charlie
can i make demands for my next payment?
Ummm sure? I think?
Charlie
a pic of the dogs AND their owner?
WTH Charlie, I already started to sweat 🤣
Charlie
why what did you expect 👀👀👀
….nevermind 😬🤣
Here, as you wish:
Charlie
🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
That’s a lot emojis 🤭
Charlie
well it’s a lot adorable!
ANYWAY
Thank you so much AGAIN!
I’m so grateful for your patience and your time
Charlie
i get cute pics and money in return so it’s all good
Tao can never know but i gotta say, i really enjoy tutoring after all!
Yay!
I still have the ad, shall I put it up again?
Charlie
you still have it??
Ummm
I might
So, shall I?
Charlie
awww 🤭
no it’s okay, thank you
might be just because of you anyway
you’re very easy to have patience with
the main thing about maths is to realise how everything’s connected
and you’re an attentive listener which helps A LOT
again, you’re really NOT stupid at all!
and i really have faith in you finishing your refresher course with flying colours!!
Oh wow.. that means a lot, thank you!!
🥹🥹🥹💙💙💙
Charlie
💛
when’s your next maths class again?
Tues
Charlie
you wanna meet on zoom again afterwards?
YES PLEASE
Charlie
so…
….yes?
Charlie
you mentioned you’ve never seen a beautiful mind so i thought we could watch it together while facetiming? this way i can explain all the questions on the go 🤭
but no worry if you not up to it!
YES PLEASE!
I was about to order pizza so it’s like dinner and a movie 🤭
Charlie
i actually have left-over pizza in the fridge! 😂
Look at us, not that pathetic after all 😏🤭
Charlie
true 😌
I’m on duty cleaning the flat this week but let’s facetime in like an hour or so? Would that work for you?
Charlie
perfect!
i got some reading to do
have fun putting your muscles to work 💪🏻🧹
Have fun putting your brain to work (again!) 🤩
Charlie
it never sleeps anyway so it’s always good to keep it occupied 🤷🏻♂️
ttyl!
💯🥳
🍂🍂
Charlie
video call:
4h 57min
🍂🍂
Charlie
good morning!
i hope you slept well and had no nightmares about maths equations and weird codes 🤭
Thanks to your virtual hand holding I didn’t
Charlie
LMAO wtf Nick 😂😂
Ohmygod, I didn’t see the butterflies in the preview!
Nor the colour-waves
Charlie
poor doggo on a bad trip
Okay let me try again
Keanu any better?
Or who’s your celebrity crush? 👀🤭
Charlie
umm
let’s go with Keanu is fine 😬🤭😂
Oooookay 👀😂
Charlie
anyway
when’s your game in nottingham again?
In 2 hours
We just arrived, gtt!
Charlie
GO SMASH THEM!!!!
oh wow
ngl, i mostly chose this gif to let you know that this is quite an interesting sport 👀👀👀 very touchy and cuddly
i can see the appeal
i think i could be tempted to come watch you play sometimes
for science of course, never been to a game before
🤣🤣
>>>GO SMASH THEM!!!!
We won 🥳🥳🥳🥳
Also…
We play against UCL next week
Charlie
WAIT WHAT YOU COME TO LONDON????
sorry, i mean
YAY TO YOUR VICTORY!!!!!! 🥳🥳🥳🥳
Charlie 🤣🤣
Charlie
✨priorities✨
but why didn’t you tell me before?
I swear I didn’t know!!
Coach told us today after the game, there’s been some rescheduling
So, would you actually come to a game?
Charlie
NICK.
what even is this question!!
of course i will!!!!!
when next week?
Yay!
It’s on Sun 21st at 1pm
Would you be free then? 🤩
Charlie
oh no i can’t on sunday i’m sorry 😭😭😭
Oh okay
No problem!
Maybe another time then, don’t worry
Charlie
Nick shut up i’m messing with you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OF COURSE I’LL BE THERE!!
Oh
Fuck off 😝
Charlie
>>>gif
🥹🫠👀🥵🔥🖕🏻
there’s literally nothing that could keep me from coming i promise!
🥹🤩
Charlie
oh, where do i buy tickets from?
Don’t worry, I’ll sort you one out!
Charlie
thank you!!
💙
Charlie
maybe we could go grab a drink after the game?
i mean, if that’s something you’re allowed to do ofc
no worry if not!
i’m happy to watch you from the stands
oh that sounded creepy 💀
i didn’t mean it like that!!
i’m no stalker i promise
Charlie!! 😂😂
Shut up, I’d love to go for a drink with you!
I’m allowed to go home by myself, I’m a big boy
I’m looking forward to meeting you!!
💙
Charlie
oh! okay, yay!!! 💛
Gotta go, ttyl?
Charlie
yes!
bye, have a safe trip home!
🍂🍂
video call:
2h 15min
Sleep well Charlie 💙
I’m so glad we met
Charlie
me too 💛
i really like talking to you
sleep well Nick
🍂🍂
Charlie
Nick!
Nick answer your phone
i know you’re in class now but
NICK
N
I
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K
Nicholas Nelson
wait what’s your middle name again
LUKE!!
Nicholas Luke Nelson
come here!!!
Charlie, wtf 😂
I’m trying to type as discreetly as possible, what happened??
Charlie
sorry!
it’s just, you remember james?
The one who can’t take any hints?
Charlie
that’s the one
he asked me out again today
during english lit
we had to read parts of Orpheus and Eurydice
like, aloud
he ended his part by looking over at me and saying
(i fucking kid you not)
‘i would always save you charlie, you can rely on me. so would you go out on a date with me?’
Oh
Charlie
yes! oh!
in front of the whole class!!!
prof was looking at me all 🥹
girl next to me jabbed her elbow into my ribs giggling and saying ‘you can’t say no now!’
the other cooed ‘how romaaaantic’ into my ear
i didn’t know what to do
so i said yes even tho i was SO mad
but it was either that or being a total jerk and embarrass james in front of everyone and you know i still suck at standing up for myself
Nick?
did your prof catch you?
hmm but you’re done now for the day right?
Nick?
Sorry
So when’s your date then?
Did you message me because it’s when I’m in London for the game?
Charlie
Nick there will be no date
No?
Charlie
no, of course not!
Nick?
oh 💛
i didn’t message you to just tell you about the date
(and anyway, i told you there’s nothing stopping me from watching you play!!)
i need your help in letting him down, for real this time
you’re always so kind and right now i’m so angry with him for putting me on the spot like that i’m not sure i’ll find the right words
and i don’t want to have this going on any longer
Oh okay
Sorry 💙
Where are you now?
Charlie
hiding in a café
gosh, i’m still so mad at him!!
Can I call you?
Charlie
Voice call:
6min
Charlie
IT WORKED THANK YOU
🤭🥳
No hard feelings?
Charlie
no hard feelings, still able to work together i guess
also
sorry again for the misunderstanding
No, don’t be! I mean it’s not like we’re dating or anything
You could go on dates if you wanted to
Charlie
i really don’t want to go on any other date than the one with you after your game
you gotta know this Nick, if i’m not occupied with uni-stuff, i’m talking to you
i know it’s only been like weeks but it feels like so much more already and i really can’t wait to meet you!
wait, do you want to go on other dates???
i mean, like you said, you could if you wanted to
NO!
>>>i really don’t want to go on…
SAME, it’s absolutely the same for me Charlie
>>>i know it’s only been like…
So true! Is this weird? Are we having the ‘let’s be exclusive’ conversation already?
Charlie
it’s giving u-haul-lesbians but i guess yes
LMAO 💀🤣
But, let’s be real for a bit.. I mean, we started messaging not that long ago, haven’t even met in real life and we’re living a few hours train ride away from each other… So I have to ask, am I smothering you, pressuring you into something we don’t really know yet would work out? Shall we turn it down a few notches?
Charlie
do you want that?
No, not if I’m honest
But I’ve been told before that I can be a little bit over the top, a bit much
And I really like you Charlie, I don’t want to fuck this up already
Charlie
you’re not fucking anything up, i don’t want you to turn down anything, i want you to be who you really are with me because i really like you Nick
i don’t think i ever clicked with someone like I did with you and yes the way we went from being strangers to facetiming for hours might be unusually fast but it feels right so why not go for it? there’s no relationship police judging us
our friends probably will when they find out but 🤷🏻♂️
Uh-oh, Tao 💀
Charlie
Yup 😬😂
Darcy, Tara and Imogen will be the opposite so maybe it will equal everything out. We just have to tell them all at once 😂
Charlie
Tao will scowl, Elle will raise a very interested eyebrow, Isaac will be elated so…
doesn’t sound so bad after all
the girls, Darcy and Isaac 👆🏻
Tao 👇🏻
even tho it’s him who started this all, technically!!
💯😂🤣
But in all seriousness.. do we just see where this goes, being our true selves and well, we both don’t date other people in the meantime?
Charlie
sounds good 💛
Good 💙
Charlie
hate to say it but i gotta go 😬
facetime later?
Yes please
Have fun getting even smarter
Charlie
🖕🏻🤓
🍂🍂
Charlie
video call:
Charlie
can’t wait to meet you for real 💛
sleep well
Really can’t wait either!! 💙
Sweet dreams
🍂🍂
Charlie
good morning!
i wish you loads of fun and bright ideas during maths
i already created the new link for later: https://us05web.zoom.us/j/728470059?pwd=uU456DA5
>>>i wish you loads of fun and bright…
But thanks for the link! See you in 30?
Charlie
see you in 5!
Charlie
Nick 💀💀
Sorry 🤭😂
Just felt like kissing your brain
Charlie
of course, what else
>>>gif
😂
Oh, did you accidentally send back the money for tutoring? or did the transfer not work?
Charlie
you don't have to pay me anymore. i like working with you, it's like a new hobby 🤭
Video call:
2h 49min
These cuties want to wish you a lovely evening!
And so do I
Thank you again for everything! Even tho I still feel a bit bad about you having to endure my questions for free. I'll make it up to you when we meet!
Have fun drumming your heart out!
Charlie
awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww 😍😍😍😍😍
all of you!!!!
>>>Thank you again for everything!…
👀👀👀👀
video call:
Charlie
good night Nick 💛
Good night Charlie 💙
🍂🍂
Good morning Charlie! I hope everything will go well today in class with James!
Charlie
good morning
thanks, i hope so too
ttyl
How did it go?
I hope the whole thing didn’t cause you any issues
I just explained maths to a fellow student!!!
OMG!
I mean, it was just a little thing but still
I was the one explaining something!!!
All thanks to you tho, can’t really take any cred
But don’t tell this my confidence 🤭
Charlie?
Is everything alright?
Voice call:
no answer
Voice call:
no answer
I’m worried, are you okay?
Voice call:
no answer
Video call:
no answer
Char, please get in touch when you can
Charlie
sorry
Charlie!!
Whats going on?
Video call:
no answer
Video call:
no answer
Charlie
Oh Char
I’m here
I can tell you a story so your brain can focus on smth else?
We can just coexist, no expectations, you don’t have to talk
I’m here
Charlie
okay
ty
Voice call:
2h 55min
Sleep well Char, thanks for letting me be there with you
🍂🍂
Good morning, I hope you’re feeling better today
I’m here if you wanna talk or listen to me rambling and fall asleep again
💙
Charlie
thank you
sorry
No! Don’t be!! There’s absolutely no reason
Thank you for telling me about your mental health!
Maybe you can tell me about what helps you to feel better again?
If you want to ofc
Charlie
you already did
i don’t really know what triggered yesterday
maybe the mess with james and uni and stuff was a bit much
You want a rain check?
We can always reschedule!
Charlie
fuck no!
i feel better just thinking about meeting you!
tho i didn’t plan on you already witnessing one of my less-than-great personality traits
hope that didn’t scare you off 😬
No, never
I like your personality a lot and everything I’ve learned about you
I already did before yesterday and do even more now
I don’t expect you to be perfect, just be yourself because I like who you are Char, a lot!
Charlie
💛💛
i like you too Nick
also, Char? 👀
Oh
Ummm 🤭
I can stop?
Charlie
no!
i like it 🤭
Okay 😏
Are you in class?
Charlie
no i stayed home
but i got out of bed, showered, ate
>>> but i got out of bed...
🥳💙
Can I facetime?
Charlie
yes
Video call:
1h 07min
Charlie
thank you Nick, for everything
you’re really great!
have fun getting stronger! 💪🏻
🍂🍂
Ha-ha
Charlie
well, did you? 👀
Always 💪🏻😎
>>>thank you Nick, for everything
You’re so welcome Charlie
I’m so grateful that you’re trusting me with this
Charlie
well you make it easy
..which is something i have to get used to, ngl!
Shitty exes?
…as always, you don’t have to tell me ofc!!!
Charlie
yes
I’m sorry Charlie
I wish I could hug you
Well, I can, SOON!!!
Charlie
>>>I wish I could hug you
yes please!! soon!!!!!!
Speaking of 😬
Charlie
?
My mates tried to set me up with one of the girls in the cheerleading team
I told them I’m seeing someone
So they might …enthusiastically approach you about it when they see us interact 😬
I’m sorry, I hope that was okay
I know we’re not technically dating
But in my head we sort of are? 😬
I’m sorry if I’m doing this all wrong, I’ve never been in a situation like this before..
Charlie
Nick!!!
ofc that’s okay!!
>>>I know we’re not technically dating
in my head we also are so..
😂💙
Good
Charlie
are you out? with your team i mean?
Yes!
It’s one of the reasons I wanted to come here to this university, the guy who showed me around when I came to Leeds for the open day was in a relationship with one of the guys on the rugby team
It was quite eye-opening after all the casual homophobia in secondary
And now there’s zero tolerance for any form of -phobia on the team.. but that doesn’t mean everyone’s a prime example of an ally of course
Sorry 🤭 Long story short, yes I’m out
Charlie
good to know
and same 💛
also, godyes secondary can suck so bad
remember ‘shitty exes’?
Yes…?
Charlie
i was bullied for being gay at school but after half a year a guy came up to me and made me believe that there’s something good after all
guess i turned a blind spot on him and his toxic behaviour because of the bullying, it was what i thought i deserved
Oh Charlie
I wish I’ve known you when I was younger
I would’ve kicked his ass whenever he came near you!
I can kick a mean ball
GOD I hate him so much and I don’t even know his name
Charlie
thank you for your hypothetical ass-kicking support! 🤭😂
god i wish we’d met in secondary
it’s ben, in case you need a name for the asshole
ok that sounded weird 💀🤣
😂
Well he’s named like a wanker so asshole fits anyway
GOD I hate *ben so much
Charlie
do you also have a ben in your past?
No, just partners I couldn’t really be myself with
Even tho that hurt at times, I guess that’s what looking for the right person is about, learning about what you *don’t* want nor need in a relationship
So you know when you meet the one 💙
Charlie
🥹💛
video call:
Please, can it be Sunday already?
Charlie
can’t wait
💛
Same 💙
🍂🍂
Good morning Char
Charlie
well good morning to me indeed!!
baby Nellie!! gorgeous Nellie!! and you 🥹🥹
Oh you’re up early! Did I wake you up again? 😬😬😬
Charlie
no, just couldn’t sleep anymore
ngl, i’m a bit nervous for tomorrow 💛
God, same! I’ll probably play like an unfocused beginner knowing you’re watching in the stands
Charlie
somehow i really doubt that 🤭
Well, speaking of, training’s calling 🏉
Charlie
💪🏻
and i’ll go for a 🏃🏻➡️
Look at us, so sporty 🥳
gtg, ttyl!
Charlie
…and so well-versed in slang, lol
🖕🏻😎
Charlie
put your phone away Nick! 😂
🫡 yes mum
Charlie
🖕🏻
Daddy?
Charlie
no 💀
PHEW
ok now I really gotta go 👋🏻
Charlie
🤦🏻♂️🤣
🍂🍂
Video call:
3min
Charlie
you’re such a tease!
now i really can’t wait for tomorrow 💪🏻🥵
Just wanted to show you what to expect from a rugby match 😇
Charlie
snapping the camera back from the field to zoom in on you in short shorts and tight shirt and sweaty and so smiley and covered in mud was completely unintentional
Gotta go
Need a shower
I’m so sweaty and covered in mud need to get rid of my shorts and shirt
💦
Charlie
NICK omg
your flirting is SO NOT subtle!
…but it works?
Charlie
shut up
Well? 😇😇😇😇😇
Charlie
yes
it does
testimony for how much i like you not the quality tho
I don’t care
Charlie
LMAO
now go shower
🫡
🍂🍂
Charlie?
I know you’re busy rn
Say hi to Elle, Tao and Isaac from me!
…oh or is this weird? Do they even know about me yet?
Sorry, none of my business, wasn’t why I messaged you
Tara, Darcy and Immy know
So does my mum
ANYWAY
I’m nervous for tomorrow 💙
What if you think I’m boring irl? What if you only crush from afar?
What if your crush goes away the moment you see me?
I’m sorry 😬
I’ll go now and drink my healthy protein shake and eat rice and chicken and eggs just like coach ordered
Have a great movie night! 🤩
Charlie
Nick!
of course they know
they say hi back!
it was more a ‘calm Charlie down’-night than a movie-night 😬💛
i’m nervous too
i know i won’t find you boring and by now i don’t think that ‘crush’ covers what i feel for you so i’m very sure that won’t go away..
instead i fear it will grow immensely stronger but that you don’t feel the same
Elle said that you would be stupid if that happened and that i’m a catch, Tao thinks that i’m stupid for going to a rugby-game of all places for a first meeting but that was shut down by Elle and Isaac pretty quickly after i told them what you look like playing rugby and Isaac mostly yelled ‘i wanna believe in romance!’ over pretty much whatever else Tao said
it was chaos but it helped a bit 🤭
hope food helped you too!
Charlie!
Your friends sound great 😍
Elle’s so right, I would be stupid and you are a catch!!!!
>>> i know i won’t find you boring …
I feel absolutely the same, you have no idea!
Charlie
oh
yeah?
YEAH!!
Facetime?
Charlie
yesplease
Video call
8h 14min
🍂🍂
Good morning Char!!
It was nice falling asleep 'next' to you, guess we were both a bit tired 🤭
I woke up to you softly snoring
So cute!! 🥹🥹
Anyway...
TODAY IS THE DAY!!!!
We’re on our way now and I should focus on the maths book in my lap but to no ones surprise I don’t think I can 😬
Charlie
good morning!
>>>I woke up to you softly…
i realised in the middle of the night that we both fell asleep on the phone, you were mumbling something 🤭🥹
didn't want to hang up, it was so sweet. and i fell asleep right after anyway, it was really comforting to know you're there 💛
anyway...
>>>TODAY IS THE DAY!!!!
YES!! today is the day indeed
>>>didn't want to hang up, it...
🥹💙
>>>gif
Right? It feels unreal 🫠
Charlie
💯 i really can’t wait 💛💛
>>>We’re on our way now and I should focus on maths but to…
you can, think of the pleasantly satisfying feeling afterwards!
O-kay 👀🤭
Charlie
Nick.
not that feeling
or, if maths gives you that kind of satisfying feeling, i might have to think again about meeting you 💀
🤣
Oh my god NO
Charlie
good
now maths
🫡
I’m in London!!!! The same city as you are!!!
God right now it feels like I’m about to meet a celebrity I’m so nervous 🤭
Charlie
you’re one to talk, you’re the important one, with playing rugby and all that stuff!
god i’m nervous
i’m about to leave
to come and see you
what is my life 🥹
okay i’m here, this is bigger than i imagined WOW!!
thanks again for the ticket, worked perfectly fine! her smile was a bit too knowing ig but i don't care 😎
SO MANY PEOPLE
who’s the celebrity now 🤭🤩
I can see you in the stands!!!!
Charlie
omg and i can see you doing your warm up!!!
Can’t believe you’re really here 😭💙💙💙
Charlie
can’t believe YOU’RE really here!!
you look really good, christ
screens do NOT do you justice and i was already head over heels for pixel-you!
Takes one to know one!!!
I can see your dimples from here wtf 😍
Gosh your smile
And your curls!
Gotta love the wind right now 🤭
Can I come over to say hi even tho it’s still before the game?
Charlie
omg of course!!!!
please
Charlie
we hugged!!
god i love your hugs
keep up with rugby please your arms are really something else
especially wrapped around me
it felt so good being finally able to touch you
i LOVE your freckles even more from up close and the colour of your eyes changes with light!!
don’t mind me, i’m just losing my mind over here
and i felt your kiss in my hair, as perfect as it was adorable 🥹😭
have i mentioned your hugs?
cos i love them, so much!
can’t fucking believe you’re actually real and finally available in 3D
i can see your friends giving you shit 🤭
sorry not sorry? 😬
god you look so hot on the field
kick their asses!
i have no idea what’s going on but i’m impressed
you did something that has everyone cheering your name!!! need to learn the rules asap
i knew you wouldn’t suck!!!! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
thanks for the blown kiss 🤭
the girl next to me is giving me the evil glare but i couldn’t care less she has nothing on my sister in that department
did you know you’ve got fans? like actual fans, screaming your name constantly!
sorry, course you know, i’m just VERY impressed 🥵
did you hear me scream your name from the front row?
this is contagious, who would’ve thought 😂
if only Tao knew that a rugby game is the best place to meet EVER
holy shit
or maybe it’s just when it comes to meeting you
Charlie
jesusfucknick, you’re going to be the death of me 🫠🥵💦 THAT KISS!!!
please keep on scoring i really really really don’t mind if i get that as a reward
can’t believe you came over and kissed me like that in front of everyone
you’re really special, almost feels like too good to be true
i could never imagine any of that until i met you!
best 90 minutes of my life so far and if feels like this is just the beginning 💛
Oh Char
I’m so happy you’re here
And I’m glad you didn’t think the kiss was too much!!!!
I was just so happy to see you standing there and cheering me on and then I scored and well 💙💙
Did I mention how happy I am???
I felt like flying, knowing you’re there and cheering me on
And YES, I heard you!!!
Of course I did, I know your voice!
God coach just scolded me for smiling at my phone too much
Charlie
is detention a thing in rugby?
if so please stop smiling i need you here not there
I’ll be out soon
I CANNOT WAIT TO KISS YOU AGAIN
Can’t believe I’m able to do that now oh my god
Charlie
SAME
see you so very soon 💛💛
Here, my gorgeous boyfriend, your wish is my command
Our first real picture together that doesn’t involve screenshots
My new screensaver and background and probably everything-picture
🍂🍂