What We Became

Moving to a new school in the middle of GCSEs was daunting, but when Natalie Davies realised she'd be seeing all her childhood friends again, she couldn't wait for the chance to attend Higgs.But nothing is quite as it was, and despite finding new friends, Nat faces schoolwork, family tragedy, and obstacles preventing her from playing her beloved sport of rugby. And, most confusing of all, her old best friend Ben wants nothing to do with her. As Nat attempts to bring back the boy she used to know, she quickly realises how far he has fallen. Confused, angry, and struggling with the building pressures of teenage life, she wonders if chasing a painful past is really worth losing out on her future.***Disclaimer: I do not condone Ben's behaviour towards Charlie in the TV series or webcomic. Non-consensual and physcially abusive behaviours are unacceptable. Although this fic explores what would happen if Ben took accountability and tried to make amends, it does not excuse him - or real life abusers - for those actions.