Truham Grammar School student Charlie Spring is in a secret relationship with Ben Hope. In his new form, Charlie is assigned to sit next to Nick Nelson, a rugby player for whom he develops feelings. They become friends, though Charlie is unsure of Nick's sexuality. Charlie sees Ben in the corridor and greets him, but Ben pretends not to know him. Later, Ben apologises. Nick invites Charlie to join the rugby team and he accepts. After seeing Ben kissing a girl and realising his own unhappiness in