Episode 3

Nick sat in his room, searching the internet to find out if he was gay, which didn't help at all and made him feel more conflicted than ever.While waiting for school to start the next day, Nick is invited to Harry's birthday party, and Imogen asks Nick to invite her.It's obvious she likes him.Later, in the dressing room, they talk about Nick having two girls to pick from at the party since Tara and Imogen are going too.But Nick insists he doesn't like Imogen, prompting them to continue talking about Tara.He doesn't deny that this could be his chance with her, and poor Charlie has to sit and listen to it all.Nick invites Charlie to come to Harry's party.Charlie tries to say no, but Nick really wants him to go.That night, Charlie breaks the news to Xu Tao, Isaac and Al, and Al is excited for him, but Xu Tao is quick to point out that they already have plans for the weekend.Charlie tried to get them to reschedule, but Xu Tao refused to budge.The night of the party arrives and Charlie is dropped off by his dad, who promises to give him a call if he needs to leave.Charlie walks through the party, looking for Nick, who is with his buddies.However, Nick seems preoccupied and has been waiting for Charlie.Al came to Xu Tao's home.Xu Tao's mother was very concerned about her and asked about her school and her current situation.Al and Xu Tao rush upstairs to watch a movie when Isaac sends a message that he is sick and leaves, leaving the two of them alone.Back at the party, Nick's friends find him and Charlie chatting.They drag Nick to see Tara in an attempt to rekindle their romantic relationship.But it’s embarrassing for all parties involved.Charlie didn't seem to know how to handle the matter and left in a hurry.Xu Tao told Al about Charlie's recent changes at home.Says Nick stole Charlie because of Charlie's obsession with Nick.Not wanting to argue about it, Al continued watching the movie.Nick had his own awkward moment, trying to talk to Tara and explain what was going on.Tara confesses her relationship with Darcey to Nick and they decide not to hide it anymore.Nick opens up to Charlie and even calls him his best friend.When Tara and Darcy go dancing, Nick notices that Charlie is missing.He goes to find him, but Harry and the others find Nick first.They made some very homophobic comments about Charlie liking Nick, and Nick called them out.Turns out he didn't want to be friends with the annoying birthday boy at all.He didn't bother to see what they had to say, but instead went to find Charlie.Xu Tao was happy that Al finally made friends at school, while Al also said that she was worried about how others would react to her, so she kept her distance from others.But this change is good.She felt safe and happy at her new school, when Xu Tao reached out and took her hand.Back at the party, Charlie wanders alone and encounters Ben, while Nick searches for him.Charlie and Ben are arguing.Xu Tao promised Ai Er that their friendship would always come first.El thought it was a bit dramatic, but she agreed.When Nick is looking for Charlie, Imogen stops him and asks him to dance with her.He tried to run away but she wouldn't let go.She even expressed that she liked him and wanted to be with him.Looking extremely uncomfortable, Nick managed to pull her off of him and go to find Charlie.He spots Tara and Darcy in the crowd and they kiss.Nick finally finds Charlie, who tells Nick that he feels like a hindrance and that Nick's friends are scary.But Nick no longer considers them friends and says he really enjoys hanging out with Charlie.Charlie changes the subject to meeting Ben, saying he's got Ben.Nick thought it was too noisy, so the two set out to find a quieter place to play together.They came to a large room.Charlie finally worked up the courage to ask about Tara and ask Nick if he had a crush on anyone.The conversation turns to Charlie asking Nick if he would date or kiss someone other than a girl.Nick agreed, and the two slowly approached and kissed.Nick heard his friend looking for him and he rushed out of the room, leaving Charlie where he was.But Charlie called his dad to pick him up and take him home.That night, Charlie struggled with what had happened.The next day, Charlie wakes up to no message but a knock on the door.That person is Nick standing in the rain.