Charlie and Nick are at the same school, but theyve never met ... until one day when theyre made to sit together. They quickly become friends, and soon Charlie is falling hard for Nick, even though he doesnt think he has a chance. But love works in surprising ways, and Nick is more interested in Charlie than either of them realised. Heartstopper is about love, friendship, loyalty and mental illness. It encompasses all the small stories of Nick and Charlies lives that together make up something larger, which speaks to all of us.