Triggered by Max's defiance against him, Deib revives "Project: Blocked," a school-wide scheme to make her life on campus a living hell. While Max tries hard to fight back, Deib, behind his strong and cold façade, faces a battle only he knows about.

As Deib and Max continue to clash in school, their recent fight catches the headmaster's attention. To avoid suspension, the two agree to work on a project together. At the same time, the Alpha 3 encounter Randall, the rival school's team captain.

To prepare for their anti-bullying project, Max goes to Deib's house and meets his mom. While working together, the two get to know each other better, which paves the way for a successful presentation that puts an end to all the bullying in school.

After the success of Max and Deib's anti-bullying project, the Headmaster puts them in charge of a school event. Deib realizes he has romantic feelings for Max, leading him to a sudden public confession that puts the young lady off guard.

Wanting Max to give herself a chance to open her heart to Deib, their friends enact a plan to help them settle their misunderstanding. However, an unexpected turn of events endangers Max’s life, leading to the revelation of a family secret.

A worried Deib leads an investigation on the recent attack on Max. After she returned to school, Deib admits his feelings for Max and asks to court her. But the return of his ex, Kim, poses hindrance to their blossoming relationship.

Kim tries to win Deib back, but he makes it clear to her that they are done. Likewise, RJ shows up and tries to rekindle his relationship with Max. The revelation about her attack causes great distress and heartbreak to Max and her family.

Deib is surprised to learn that Randall and RJ are one and the same. Despite their conflict, the two boys eventually agree not to cause Max any more heartache. Unable to return Deib's feelings, Max promises to support him during championships.

After making peace with Evita, Deib becomes determined to win the game for his family and Max. However, he becomes distracted when Randall brings Max's loved ones to the event. Later, Max professes her love for Deib.