This short film about a little boy’s first crush is a complete tear-jerker

This is sure to make your heart melt.

Two days after its release, this animated short film has gone viral for its touching story about a boy's first love. In a Heartbeat tells the story of a teenage boy who develops a crush on his fellow classmate. His feelings are so intense, it makes his heart burst from his chest – literally. In a bid to keep his feelings a secret, the teen does his best to control his heart before his crush finds out. In the two days since it was uploaded, the video has been watched over 5.7 million times and has received huge praise from viewers worldwide. Many have taken to Twitter to share praise for the short film, including the likes of Human Rights Campaign.

All. The. Feels. We can all relate to this… ❤️???? https://t.co/DlDuaJfSfD

— HumanRightsCampaign (@HRC) August 1, 2017

The short's main characters have even inspired many artists to share their own illustrations of them online.

Sherwin and Jonathan from the beautiful short film "In a Heartbeat" <3. Speedpaint: https://t.co/HIsKHWQYJ8 #myart #drawing pic.twitter.com/ZbPhI58OFj

— Nasuki (@NasukiChan) August 1, 2017

This film completely brightened my day. So, a tribute. #InAHeartbeat #inaheartbeatfilm #Inaheartbeatshortfilm pic.twitter.com/vbYnDYKYc0

— Шинок @ zines RIP (@rainlikestars) August 2, 2017

a moment of peace (this short was very cute!! qwq;;)#Inaheartbeat pic.twitter.com/o2eshLzSc8

— ｃ r o n ｃ h (@mangopuds) August 1, 2017