Episode 5

Charlie, Xu Tao, Al and Isaac play Monopoly together.A fight breaks out over who wins, and Isaac kicks over the chess board.After a while, Xu Tao and Al found a way to tell Charlie that Nick was going on a date with Imogen.Xu Tao wanted to protect his friends so much that he even vowed to crush anyone who hurt his friends.Of course, it's just words.They agree to tell Charlie when he gets back upstairs, and then Al tries to change the subject.Everything comes to an abrupt end when Charlie and Isaac suddenly return to the room.Before Xu Tao and Al tell him about Nick's date, Charlie asks them if Nick can come to his birthday party, and everyone agrees.Before school the next day, Nick tried to tell Imogen that he didn't want to go on a date.However, when he saw her crying over her recently deceased dog, he decided against it.Charlie invites Nick to his birthday party, which is also on Saturday.Charlie gave Nick a chance because Nick didn't really know Charlie's friends, but of course, Nick wanted to go.He also needs to think about what gifts to give since he doesn't have much time to find them.Imogen tells everyone about her date with Nick, who has to figure out what he's going to do.Xu Tao and Charlie walked past them, and Harry took the opportunity to throw something at them.This caused Xu Tao to rush up and argue with them, and Nick tried to stop Harry.Harry made more homophobic remarks, and Xu Tao fired back before taking Charlie out of there.Charlie doesn't want Nick and his friends to quarrel because it will make Nick's situation more difficult.Of course, while Charlie is trying to make things easier, Imogen is kicking up a storm right where they left him.At home, Nick was thinking about what he was going to do.He told his mother about his predicament, and she told him that a suitable girl would come along very young.Nick didn't correct her about his feelings for Charlie.At Charlie's birthday party, Nick shows up with a gift in his hand.Charlie made some preparations before formally introducing his friend.Isaac and Al welcome it, but Xu Tao remains opposed to the whole thing.Things were going smoothly, with Charlie and Nick trying to stay close to each other without being too obviously noticed.Everyone else in the group was having fun, even Xu Tao seemed to be having a good time.After the first game, Charlie went to the bathroom and Xu Tao decided it was time to talk to Charlie.Xu Tao told Charlie about Nick and Imogen going on a date, but Charlie didn't believe him.Nick went to get drinks and food, leaving Al and Isaac behind.While waiting at the counter, Nick overheard Xu Tao and Charlie arguing in the bathroom.Charlie insists that Nick is just a friend and he's not like the others.Xu Tao reluctantly accepted.They found Nick outside the bathroom, just hugging Charlie.Back on the lane, the bowling game continues.Nick took advantage of a quiet moment to try to talk to Xu Tao.Xu Tao warned him not to play tricks on Charlie, and he didn't believe Nick at all.The group heads to the arcade, where Nick tells Charlie that he heard about the altercation.He said he would apologize to her for what happened to Imogen and that he didn't actually want to date her.Nick is seen struggling with wanting to be open about his sexuality but fearing the reaction of his friends and even family.Thankfully, Charlie has always been supportive.The two change the subject, and Charlie opens his birthday present to find a framed photo of them and Nellie (Nick's dog), and the two kiss.Charlie sets off to find another console to play, and Nick sends a message to Imogen, telling her that he has to abandon their date and will explain everything tomorrow.Everyone had a good time the rest of the time, Isaac even won a silly coin game.The next day, Nick meets with Imogen and tells her how he really feels.Nick told her that he was changing.