Heartstopper Fanfiction
Charlie Spring and Nick Nelson's sweet romance at an English grammar school.
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What is Heartstopper fanfiction?
Heartstopper fanfiction is fan-created stories set in the Heartstopper - Alice Oseman universe. With over 18,000 works on Archive of Our Own, Heartstopper is one of the most popular fandoms in the fanfiction community.
These stories explore beloved characters like Charlie Spring, Nick Nelson, Tao Xu, Elle Argent, and many more. Writers create everything from short one-shots to epic novel-length adventures, exploring relationships, alternate universes, and "what if" scenarios.
Most Popular Heartstopper Fanfics
These are the highest-rated Heartstopper stories on AO3, ranked by kudos from readers.
Strong Rugby Arms
by LifeInAColorWheel
Nick wants to take things to the next level with Charlie.Charlie has a thing for Nick’s arms. A series of Charlie and Nick’s adventures and firsts. Smut, fluff, and angst ensues.
charlie and nick(names)
by obsidianix
Flustered, he tucks his maths folder up under his nose in an attempt to hide his blush, smile disappearing behind the plastic of it.“Call me it again.”The 5 times Nick calls Charlie a nickname, and the 1 time Charlie calls Nick one.
Out
by lightinthehallway
Charlie lingers in the locker room long after all the other boys have left, almost as if he doesn’t want any of them to see where he’s going, and that more than anything convinces Nick that he’s got to do something to find out what’s wrong. So when Nick leaves the locker room, he turns a corner and
look now, the sky is gold
by kissmeinnewyork
“Your mum’s been texting me.”Charlie can just about make out Nick’s bemused expression over his shitty student halls wifi connection. “She’s been doing what?”In the days after Nick goes to university, Sarah Nelson looks after Charlie like he's her own.(A collection of stories about found family, emp
a poster of a teenage crush
by orphan_account
"I feel like..." Nick says evenly. "Maybe-- we might be thinking about the same... stuff. Does the... stuff... perhaps have to do with you in my lap with your top off?"The question hangs in the air unanswered, because Charlie is concentrating so hard on trying to breathe and force his heart to beat
this loving could save me (this love isn't crazy)
by riverdanceeee
Ideally, realistically, statistically, hell, probably even astrologically—Nick and Charlie are not supposed to last.But it's just so fucking fun to prove people wrong.
permission to touch
by mixtapestar
"Do you know what you want to do for your birthday?" Nick asks suddenly."You," Charlie blurts out.
Lavender Fields
by scienceisrealyo
31 year old Nick Nelson retired from professional rugby and is giving Sarah Nelson a well-deserved year off from running Lavender Fields Bed and Breakfast. And Nick’s doing fine, thank you very much. Until the guest name C. Spring changes everything.Note: 1-31 are the original story (Nick's point of
ldr: nick ne(l)son is (d)oing just fine. (r)eally.
by shoutowo
Contrary to popular belief, Nick is the one who misses Charlie more.
Desire Lines
by Avonne
Nick and Charlie take the next step in their relationship.
What's It Gonna Be?
by PhoenixSpring
Nick is struggling with being bisexual in a world that seems to assume that straight or gay are the only two legitimate options. Call him a romantic, but he's not interested in hook ups and one night stands. He wants a relationship, with someone he can be his whole self with. And his true self is bi
Training Wheels
by AlwaysSarcastic
4 times Nick and Charlie took the “next step” in their relationshipAka teenagers having awkward first times together but being healthy about it
anyone else but you
by avenueblue
Charlie lights up with the fire of a billion suns as he spots Nick from across the room. He slides out of their booth and sprints towards him, going for a hug. Nick grabs him by the waist and spins him around like he weighs nothing more than a feather, which, Matthew briefly notes, judging by the mu
Reminisce
by Avonne
The day of Nick's five-year class reunion brings some surprises.
I Would Move Mountains
by PhoenixSpring
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 th
Rugby Lad
by sophisticatedyet
Charlie thinks agreeing to join the Truham rugby team at the request of Mrs Singh is possibly the worst decision he’s ever made. Then Nick Nelson, the St John’s fly half, sweeps him off his feet (literally) and Charlie decides maybe rugby isn’t so bad.AKA: the Charlie and Nick are on rival rugby tea
Rugby Sweater Weather
by scienceisrealyo
Charlie Spring has been a physical therapist for the Leeds Badgers professional rugby team for two years. At the start of his third season, Nick Nelson is traded to the Badgers and both Nick and Charlie's worlds are turned upside down.Here it is, the Heartstopper x Sweater Weather crossover nobody b
In you, I find safe harbour
by fakinbrilliance
Charlie’s new friends at university find it hard to believe that he’s dating the Nick Nelson, rugby hero and campus celebrity. Nick is having none of that, thank you very much.
have i been on your mind?
by tradetobest (rydellon)
One of the first things Nick Nelson does when he learns how to write letters is take a pen to his arm and scratch a shaky Hi onto his arm.Learning how to write his letters was something he’d been looking for for weeks, and so when his little Hi gets a bright red marker scribble around it it makes hi
the contract to dating the star rugby player
by obsidianix
Charlie Spring is dating Nick Nelson. And maybe it comes in the contract to dating the star rugby player—which Charlie never got the chance to read, by the way—that him dating Nick Nelson would mean sitting and watching girls flirt with him and guys tease him about said girls who flirt with him and
Popular Heartstopper Ships
Nick/Charlie
Nick Nelson/Charlie Spring
Rugby player Nick Nelson and openly gay Charlie Spring, whose sweet relationship develops from friendship into first love.
25,000 works →
Tara/Darcy
Tara Jones/Darcy Olsson
The sweet couple Tara Jones and energetic Darcy Olsson, who navigate coming out and young love with charm and authenticity.
8,000 works →
Tao/Elle
Tao Xu/Elle Argent
Anxious film enthusiast Tao Xu and art student Elle Argent, whose friendship blossoms into romance with gentle understanding.
6,000 works →
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many Heartstopper fanfics are on AO3?
There are over 18,000 Heartstopper fanfiction works on Archive of Our Own, making it one of the platform's largest fandoms.
What are the best Heartstopper ships?
Popular Heartstopper pairings include Nick/Charlie, Tara/Darcy, Tao/Elle. Each ship has thousands of dedicated stories exploring their relationship.
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