One of my favourite things about heartstopper is just how explicit it is that being closeted isn’t bad. Ben isn’t awful to Charlie because he’s closeted, he’s awful to Charlie because he’s cruel and insecure. And everybody tells Nick at every opportunity that he shouldn’t have to come out if he doesn’t want to, especially Charlie because he knows how hard it is to be out and he cares more about Nick being safe and happy than being open about their relationship
The closest anyone gets to telling him to come out is during the conversation he has with Tao. And even that’s just him saying that Charlie deserves more than to be the guy he kisses sometimes on the downlow, but it’s fine if he can’t give him more than that and that Charlie would never make him come out if he isn’t ready. He isn’t telling him to come out, he’s telling him to consider what Charlie would be feeling. And it feels more like he’s telling him to make it official than to actually come out, it was Nick’s decision to come out because he wanted to make it official
I genuinely don’t think I’ve ever seen a queer story be this kind to closeted people before. They aren’t treated like cowards or liars or burdens, they’re treated like people in situations where they may not feel comfortable/safe enough to come out. Because in a lot of cases, that’s what they are. And they’re treated with as much kindness and understanding as they deserve and I just love that
Based on the train of thought that Hunter has one hell of a swing + probably wants to stay in his role of looking out for everyone. I love watching what he does in the latest team fights, he’s just keeping everyone out of harms way.
(dialogue) Camila: I appreciate your dedication to protecting your friends, mijo
Camila: (takes Hunter’s bat) But bats are for hitting baseballs, not smashing in faces… I don’t want you to get in trouble.
[ID: A two panel comic of Hunter and Camila Noceda from the Owl House. Hunter is wearing a jacket and fingerless gloves. The first panel is Camila gently talking to Hunter, who stares back blankly. Camila says; “I appreciate your dedication to protecting your friends, mijo.” The second panel shows Camila looking worried, and taking a baseball bat out of Hunters hands, saying; “But bats are for hitting baseballs not smashing in faces. - I don’t want you to get in trouble.” end ID]
