As Holly continues to correspond with Josh online, she begins to develop feelings for him despite his lack of depth in conversation. Meanwhile, David becomes more involved in planning the Christmas Formal with Holly and the two start to bond over their shared love of literature and music.
As the Christmas Formal approaches, Holly finds herself torn between Josh, who represents everything she thought she wanted in a partner, and David, who understands her on a deeper level. When Josh finally asks her out on a date, Holly is excited but also conflicted about her growing feelings for David.
At the Christmas Formal, things come to a head when Josh makes a grand gesture to win Holly's heart, but it is David who ultimately steals her attention with a heartfelt speech and a surprise performance of her favorite song.
In the end, Holly realizes that sometimes the person you least expect can turn out to be the perfect match, and she chooses to pursue a relationship with David, much to the disappointment of Josh. Holly and David's romance blossoms as they continue to work together at the college and support each other in their personal lives.