Portwell X Fanfic Moments

portwell x fanfic moments

now that it's the end of season 2, i thought i'd make a big compilation of portwell moments that were straight out of a fanfic:

plane ticket: the first sign in season 1 of them actually becoming friends. i absolutely love this moment and it's so deeply personal to me. their conversation while the show kept on going and the way they looked at each other, it felt as though it belonged on ao3 instead of being canon but i'm so grateful for it :D

fake dating at north high: honestly everything about this moment is so pure and so adorable. the way he brings her in and puts his arm around her, the risotto - i will never get over it.

ej picking gina up from the airport: her flight to louisiana was cancelled. he went to bring her back in the morning. the moment was actually so perfect and on top of that, he brought her the granola bar she forgot. the entires time, she wore his sweatshirt which was so comforting and cute.

the risotto date: he remembered their little moment at north high and got the courage to ask her out for for real. their facial expressions and gina's excited walk away was so perfect.

can i kiss you: after the mutual heartbreak because of miscommunication, gina went to him outside slices and asked him to be her first kiss. the way they walked ran towards each other and were so unconditionally happy after so much tears was straight out of a rom com.

they finally got the happy ending that they deserved and i'm so happy :D

1x05 | 2x10 | 1x09

2x12 FINALE REACTION

first off, i want to say that THERE WILL BE SPOILERS so please be careful, thank u.

yayy, I STAYED AWAKEEEEE:) let's do this, i'm sobbing.

- ok, so this was probably my favorite recap. i loved the flashback of the whole season, so adorable.

- redlyn was so cute, and it was really sweet that big red made the sign for ash on her big night. i'm really happy that kowie are back on good terms. loved kourtney's mom in the background.

- the whole storyline with mr. mazarra and the caltech program was so interesting, and it was nice of ej to most likely persuade his father to call them. the ending when mr. mazarra said that the only thing keeping him in salt lake is ms. jenn was *chefs kiss*

- speaking of ms. jenn, i liked that she apologized to ricky after the whole jump off something high thing.

- portwell: no because the scene when ej cancelled their date and said that they should go to slices instead was HEARTBREAKING. then he had to clarify that he didn't want to reschedule and her face fell, i wasn't okay. gina sobbing at the makeup table was gut-wrenching. i actually kept looking at the amount of time until the end of the episode to make sure there was enough to not leave them open-ended. AND THEY DIDN'T. literally to end the episode, ashlyn told her about the whole big brother thing and how if she knew that was how she felt, she would have given gina different advice. obviously gina was confused, ran to ej as he was leaving, and asked him to be her first kiss. i was hoping they would bring that back, so yep, i'm happy :)

- second chances was ofc AMAZING. the whole video and song were super sad but like i love the throwback and the harmonies were so good. i hope we hear more of matt and sofia's voices.

- i loved rini and their little card scene backstage. i really hope that they stay friends, but i was absolutely positive that they would get back together by the finale as always.

- the whole thing with ricky and lily, i would totally be here for it if not for the fact that she's most likely using him and never told him about the harness.

- i'm so happy that gina helped nini with her music and contacted jamie. their scene by the makeup table was so heartfelt, and i'm glad that they got the closure they deserved in the finale.

- the whole ending, with the phone calls and the portwell "kiss", yes it was cheesy, but i loved it in every way possible and i'm so happy that everything fell into place. it left so much room open for a season 3, with nini calling jamie and ricky calling lily.

- at the very end though, natalie and antoine basically confirmed a season 3 with the whole buckle up, wildcats. this summer's about to get hot so maybe there will actually be a summer season.

- the bloopers at the ending - i sobbed. matt was so sweet with you are the music in me and i just love the whole cast.

portwell love stares

since it seems as though we could all use it, i thought i'd share the one thing keeping me sane and hoping for a portwell love confession in 2x12 amidst the second chance release.

they way 2 people look at each other is probably one of the most defining aspects of their relationship. friends look at each other lovingly, soulmates look at each other passionately, and enemies look at each other hatefully. even if they say one thing, their eyes can convey something totally different.

that being said, ever since the end of season 1, ej and gina have looked at each other so intimately, transitioning into their first personal conversation in 2x05.

the best way i can start is by actually describing the look. their eyes brighten, and sometimes their pupils seem to dilate, a sign of unconditional love (though i think a big part of that is matt and sofia's amazing acting or the lighting). they focus on the other as if they're the only thing that matter in the moment. standing in a room full of gold, they shine the brightest.

gina and ej are each other's person. their relationship has been building up since season 1. i've been asking myself these questions:

- how could a single interaction between ej and jamie completely tear everything apart?

- why would ej and gina confess their fears in 2x10 only to have them come true?

- what about the first kiss mention in 2x09?

from enemies, to fake dating, to friends, to fake dating again, to a real date, they have a beautiful character arc, and something worth fighting for. it can't be over.

friends don't look at friends that way

i know that’s right!!!!

spent today thinking about the absolutely remarkable development of portwell and the extraordinary changes of character of gina and ej from season 1 to season 2:

during the 1st season, ej was portrayed as a villian character. he heavily focused on his own desires without regard for how his actions will affect others. one of the most important things for him was social media. he stole carlos’ directors case and tried to see the reason for his not getting the lead. towards the second half of the season, he started to feel guilty about his lies, deciding to come clean about them. this caused him to lose a lot of followers. when he saw that gina wouldn’t make it in time for the show, he took it upon himself to buy her a plane ticket back.

gina was a new transfer student in season 1, her main focus set on getting the part of gabriella. she created an entire homecoming plan in the hopes of playing the lead. she fell in love with someone who was after another and had her heart broken. during thanksgiving, she received the devestating news that she has to leave east high. in the end, she was able to make the show and found true friends, deciding to stay in salt lake.

both ej and gina start off season 2 with completely different personalities. they care about the people around them and put others before themselves.

ej helps mr. mazarra and attempts to get into a good college. he falls in love with gina and showers her with compliments when many other guys won’t. he picks gina up from the airport, makes her laugh, and asks her out on a date despite his fears. he tries to recognize his privilege and many opportunities.

in seaon 2, gina lives with ash, and almost considers leaving salt lake were it not for her roomate’s objections. she begins to see what an amazing guy ej is and smiles a lot more when he’s around her. she attempts to let go of ricky and take control of her life. during the show, she finds comfort in ej and gets super excited for their date.

overall, ej and gina have such amazing development not only together, but as seperate characters with their own struggles and paths through life :D