Dear Victor, glad you reached out. First of all, welcome to Creekwood. I know beginnings are rocky, but I really hope you end up loving it as much as I did. I'm sorry that you don't have anyone in your life that you can open up to. And you're right. I have no idea what it's like to be you. I can only tell you what I do know. For me, figuring out who I was and declaring it to the world was the scariest thing I ever had to do, even with parents who are so liberal they have special sneakers just for protesting. It was hard, but we found our way through it. Who knows? Maybe your family could find their way through your stuff, too. And maybe you'll find the people in Creekwood who will support you like my friends did, the people you can tell anything to. And if you're really lucky, maybe somewhere within the halls of that school, you'll find the person who's gonna change your life forever. A few years ago, I told my now-boyfriend Bram that he deserves a great love story, that I deserve a great love story and you deserve one, too, Victor. Hope this helps. I'm here if you need me. Love, Simon.
Characters
Victor SalazarMichael Cimino · 11 quotes
BenjiGeorge Sear · 4 quotes
Isabel SalazarAna Ortiz · 4 quotes
Most scenes together: Victor Salazar & Benji (4), Victor Salazar & Isabel Salazar (4), Benji & Isabel Salazar (2)
S1 E1Welcome to Creekwood
Nice shoes. Vintage Nike Cortez's.
Yeah! Yeah, my Mom got 'em at a garage sale 'cause they were my size, she didn't know how cool they were. Not- not saying my shoes are cool.
No, they are. It sounds like those shoes are your destiny. If you believe in that kind of thing.
Yeah. Yeah, I do. Believe in... cool kicks.
Well, it was really nice meeting you...
Victor.
Benji.
[Benji leaves for class]
Benji's chill. Also, he's gay, just so you know. I mean, I don't care, but you don't want people to get the wrong idea.
Yeah. Totally.
S1 E4The Truth Hurts
What was going on in there? We did not raise you to behave like that, it's disgraceful!
I'm disgraceful? I'm not the one having an affair behind dad's back! You cheated on Dad with his boss! Does he know?
[catching up] Victor! I know. I know, she told me everything, and it wasn't easy, but she was honest.
Honest? She got with your boss, and you think she's honest?
Victor, we are not doing this here. Not in front of your little brother, so just, get in the car. Victor, get in the car. [Victor goes to the car; Armando calls to Pilar & Adrian] Alright, let's go, now!
S1 E6Creekwood Nights
If I can have sex with girls, anybody can.
Wait you - - But you're...
Gay? I know. This was back when I was figuring things out. Turns out human sexuality is less of a straight line, and more of a Cirque du Soleil show. Long, confusing, and full of sexy clowns.
S1 E9Who the Hell is B?
Hey- I could've come to yours.
Oh, no, my Mom's a really light sleeper. So what's up?
I don't know how to say this, but I know if I don't say it now, I'm gonna lose my nerve, so, um- here goes.
Seriously? [turns around]
I'm sorry, it's just too much pressure with you staring at me.
What are you talking about? I blink a normal amount!
Felix, uh, I- like guys. Like, I'm into them. I thought I might for a while but I wasn't totally sure. I really wanted to make things work with Mia, because she's awesome. But I can't. Because- I like guys.
Can I turn around now?
Yeah.
I, um- I really don't know the perfect thing to say. But I'm really happy you told me. And this doesn't change anything between us, obviously.
Actually, as far as perfect things to say go, that was pretty good. Still- crying, huh?
I'm not crying! You made me aware of my blinking. Irritated my eye. So. How does it feel to get all of this off your chest?
Kind of amazing. But you were the easy one.
Yeah. Telling Mia's gonna suck. But she'll understand. It's not like you cheated on her, or killed her cat.
I kind of... kissed Benji.
Woah.
S2 E1Perfect Summer Bubble
Victor, what were you gonna say?
Nothing. [goes to leave, hesitates, then turns back] No. Not nothing. I'm gay.
[Silence for a few moments; Pilar gets up and hugs Victor]
I love you.
[Victor's parents are visibly at a loss for words]
I'm sorry, I don't- what about Mia?
Well, I uh- I thought that if I could make it work with any girl, it would be Mia. But I was wrong.
How did you... I mean... When did you- decide this?
I didn't decide it, I just am it. Mom, could you please say something?
I think... we should all get some rest. We can talk about it tomorrow.
I'm so sorry. Are you okay?
Yeah. Yeah, I'm fine. I'm sure they just... need some time.
Good to see you, Mrs. Salazar, I've heard so much about your famous chicken! [pauses awkwardly] ...And, a lot of other great things, of course.
Thank you, Benji. Uh, listen guys, I don't know what happened, but I went to check on the chicken, and the stove must be broken or something- it was just, totally, burnt, like, chicken ash. So- why don't you guys go out? Get some pizza, on me.
Why don't we just order delivery?
I- did not think of that. That sounds- good.
Great.
S2 E7Table for Four
[Victor's mom accidentally walks in on Benji & Victor having sex]
Mom, what're you- get out! Get out!
Victor, it's okay.
Benji, just- put your clothes on.
Mom- Mom.
What were you thinking?! Your little brother is asleep in the next room!
I wasn't thinking. Okay? It just-
I'm trying so hard to wrap my head around all of this and you-
I'm sorry! It just-
It just what? What excuse could you possibly have for doing that in my house?
What do you mean by "that"?
I mean having sex with Adrian in the next room.
Oh, sex, or gay sex?
Stop!
Look, that was awkward for all of us, but we're in a serious relationship! She wouldn't be acting like this if she'd caught you having sex with a girl.
[Adrian shows up]
Why is everyone yelling?
It's nothing, mijo, Victor just knows he's not supposed to have friends over without asking.
He's not my friend! He's my boyfriend!
[stunned at being outed to Adrian] Benji!
Benji's your boyfriend?
You need to go.
...Just go.
[Victor comes out to Adrian]
Cool. Glad you found your French toast.
S2 E8The Morning After
Why does- Rahim hope that I'm okay?
I just- needed someone to confide in. I told him we had a fight.
Did you tell him about my drinking? [Victor hesitates; Benji grimaces and closes his eyes] Jesus, Victor.
I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I know I shouldn't have told him, but- he's not gonna say anything to anyone! I can trust him!
But I can't trust you. [silence] I think we need to take a break.
S2 E9Victor's Day Off
Dear, Simon. I know it's been a minute since I reached out. And you were probably thinking, "Wow! I bet Victor finally has his shit together." But, Simon, my shit is not together. My shit is- Well, it's shit. Benji wants to take a break from us. We've been far from perfect, but, I thought we were strong enough to get through anything. But now- I'm not so sure.
So- I told off a priest. Well, "told off" might be a bit strong, but- I did tell Father Lawrence that we're quitting the church. And, I found another congregation, in Five Points. Their website says "All are welcome," which is Catholic for "less homophobic."
Great.
Victor, is everything okay?
No.
Is it something you want to talk about?
Not really.
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