i’m going be honest. alex is probably the first time in my life where i can really see myself in a character so much that it’s head turning. like sure i’ve related to other characters before obviously but i can actually see myself in him. he’s so many things; anxious, loyal, sarcastic, sensitive, talented, loving, smart but sometimes clueless and goofy and so much more but also importantly so comfortably gay. like i have never really seen myself or even related that much to most gay characters on tv. alex is the first time where i feel he’s an entirely realistic portrayal of a gay teen boy because i’m a gay teen boy and he’s just like me and others i’ve met like me which is amazing and i never thought i get see that. and not only is he a great rep on his own but he gets a love interest !! who likes him back !!! who is also a relatable teen boy that’s also gay !!! and them not officially getting together has nothing to do with their gayness or acceptance of themselves or something like that because there isn’t a big coming out or coming to terms that they like boys. they both already know that and are comfortable with themselves. there isn’t even a “but what if he doesn’t like boys” scene. their gayness gets to be so causal and they’re supported and loved and i appreciate that so much. and it’s obvious they would get together in a s2 which is so great. everything about alex and willie means to do much to me and sometimes i want cry about finally getting the sort of representation i so lacked growing up and it’s so important and meaningful. i love jatp and i would’ve loved it so much at age 17 too and alex and willie is a big reason why 
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