The season two finale leaves off on a major cliffhanger, with fans wondering who Victor (Michael Cimino) would choose — Benji (George Sear) or Rahim (Anthony Keyvan). The opening shot of season three quickly resolves the love triangle, as we see Benji opening his door to find an out-of-breath Victor standing on his doorstep, who makes a sweet declaration of love. The two make up, and all seems well for the full five minutes before Benji confesses that he's fallen off the wagon and hasn't been sober for a while. Victor supports Benji in his recovery, and the two decide to put their relationship on hold while Benji focuses on sobriety and enters rehab.
However, when Benji returns from rehab, he calls things off with Victor at his parents' insistence. They believe their whirlwind romance caused Benji's slip-up. As Victor picks up his broken heart off the ground, he decides to let Benji go and focus on himself. He dips his toes into casual dating with Nick, a guy his mom sets him up with, and soon realizes that he wants more than to be someone's "booty call." He apologizes to Rahim for making light of his romantic feelings and eventually manages to mend fences with him as they resume their close-knit friendship.
Victor gives Nick another chance following a sincere apology from him, and the two begin officially dating. Their love is unproblematic, easy, and healthy, and still, something is amiss. Meanwhile, Victor is chosen for the Bravery Award at the upcoming Creekwood High award ceremony. Though he's initially resistant to the idea of receiving a trophy based on his sexual orientation, he embraces the opportunity after having a heart-to-heart with Rahim, who makes him realize the pride behind the honor.
During his acceptance speech, Victor acknowledges his loved ones' unconditional love and support in his journey coming out — his religious family; his neighbor-turned-bestie, Felix; his ex-girlfriend, Mia; and his first love, Benji. As soon as he finishes, it dawns on him that he's not yet over Benji, and knowing this, Victor ends his relationship with Nick, who wishes him nothing but the best. Victor, once again, sprints in what has become his signature style to stop Benji from leaving Creekwood to enroll in a boarding school in Connecticut. But just as he bares his heart to Benji, Benji tells Victor that it's a little too late and that he has already made up his mind. While Victor is disappointed by Benji's decision, he's at peace knowing that he tried his best to change the outcome.
As Victor joins his family and friends at the Winter Carnival, where the pilot of the series (and a climactic scene in the movie) takes place, he's seemingly proud of himself, knowing how far he's come in the span of the last year. To relive the good old days, he decides to take the Ferris wheel ride on his own, and just as the door to the ride is closing, Benji asks Victor if he could join him. Victor is surprised and relieved to see Benji in front of him, and the two hash out their feelings for one another. Benji admits he might need to put in a lot of work on himself going forward, and while a lot of those situations might not be fully in his control, he'd very much like to start afresh with his favorite person, Victor. The two end the reunion with a kiss in a touching moment as the credits roll.
