Directed by Vince Marcello, The Kissing Booth 2 ends with Elle Evans being accepted into two prestigious colleges and hiding the big news from her friends. In The Kissing Booth 2, Elle (Joey King) begins her senior year of high school and struggles with feelings for her boyfriend, Noah Flynn (Jacob Elordi), who leaves Los Angeles to attend Harvard University. Elle must also deal with unresolved conflict involving her best friend, Lee Flynn (Joel Courtney), who is still upset about Elle carrying on a relationship with his older brother.

Meanwhile, Lee's girlfriend Rachel (Meganne Young) watches everything play out and worries about the status of her own relationship. The arrival of the charismatic transfer student Marco (Taylor Zakhar Perez) complicates matters, especially when he agrees to team up with Elle for a Dance Dance Mania competition with a $50,000 grand prize - money that Elle wants and needs for college tuition. The Kissing Booth 2 centers on Elle's collegiate hopes and fears, and her belief that Noah may be cheating with his classmate, Chloe (Maisie Richardson-Sellers).

Elle's insecurities cause major problems in The Kissing Booth 2's ending. She grows fond of Marco, and shows her vulnerability by kissing him after their DDM performance. On top of that, it's revealed that Noah attended the DDM competition, which sets in motion the final sequence of events. The big question is whether Noah is indeed cheating with Chloe, as Elle's uncertainty has a domino effect on everything else. The Kissing Booth 2 culminates with Elle having a heart-to-heart with Rachel, and clarifying that Lee is just a friend. As for Noah, he reveals that he befriended Chloe because he admires the strong bond between Elle and Lee, and desired a similar type of connection. With all of this sorted out, Elle focuses on her collegiate application and her quest to be "the very best parts of the people I love best." However, a final montage contradicts Elle's idealism.

What College Elle Chooses In Kissing Booth 2'S Ending & When

The Kissing Booth 2's ending reveals Elle received responses from both Berkeley and Harvard prior to her graduation, but after the graduation ceremony, she tells Lee, Rachel, and Noah that she's been "wait-listed." In actuality, she's been accepted to both Berkeley and Harvard, evidenced by a final scene that actually takes place before the graduation ceremony. So, why did Elle lie? Joey King recently addressed the graduation moment and stated that her character is "notorious for trying to make everybody happy, which in turn, the way she goes about it, makes everybody mad in the long run, including herself."

Overall, Elle is more of a follower than a leader, which is why she asks Lee to reveal his application news first. If he doesn't get accepted to Berkeley, then Elle's decision to attend Harvard will be easier. But upon learning that Lee has been accepted into Berkeley, Elle lies and claims that she's been "wait-listed" for both schools. Elle's nervous energy and non-verbal behavior suggests that she's already chosen Harvard and wants to avoid a confrontation with Lee, as he's anticipating that they'll be classmates in college. Furthermore, the "wait-listed" story will allow Elle to claim that she was rejected by Berkeley for one reason or another. Noah may even know already that Elle plans to attend Harvard.

What Elle Ending Up With Noah Means For Marco

In The Kissing Booth 2, Elle gently informs Marco that she has stronger feelings for Noah. The transfer student accepts the rejection like a gentleman, as he can walk away knowing that he and Elle did indeed have a strong connection. However, there's still bad blood between Marco and Noah, the result of the public DDM kiss. The final graduation scene shows Marco gazing at Elle from afar, and telling himself that she's worth pursuing as a girlfriend. His competitiveness and lively personality contrasts with Noah's brooding demeanor, and so it makes sense to bring Marco back for The Kissing Booth 3.

If Elle chooses Harvard, Marco could return for The Kissing Booth 3 if part of the narrative takes place during summer vacation. Given Marco's musical talent, he may find a way to once again capture Elle's attention, which would set up their face-to-face reunion in California. If Elle chooses Berkeley, then there's an even stronger possibility that Marco will return if the storyline is set entirely in California. One plausible scenario is that Marco will move to San Francisco for a music opportunity, which would position him directly across the bay from Elle's campus. Of course, Marco could also enroll at Berkeley in The Kissing Booth 3.

What The Kissing Booth 2'S Ending Means For Kissing Booth 3

The Kissing Booth 2 ending highlights Elle's ability to influence people with her words, but also reveals that she has plenty of growing up to do. Elle has enough emotional intelligence to maintain friendships with both Rachel and Chloe, but she's more awkward when dealing with the men in her life. Elle feels loyal to Lee, and also feels nostalgic for the past. By committing to a relationship with Noah, Elle will gradually lose her connection with Lee, even if they still see each other frequently. As for Marco, Elle respects his hustle and willingness to compromise, and probably knows deep inside that those qualities would translate to a romantic relationship.

If The Kissing Booth 3 marks the end of the Netflix movie series, Elle will need to overcome her teenage insecurities before evolving into a confident woman. First, she'll need to think deeply about what she wants from a collegiate experience, as Cal-Berkeley would suit her vibrant personality, and Harvard would develop her leadership skills. Somehow, it seems like Elle will want to stay close to her family and friends. Theoretically, that scenario would set-up a reunion with Marco, and allow the two characters to properly explore a romance. Expect Elle to prioritize her wants and needs in The Kissing Booth 3, rather than trying to make everyone else happy. She may give Harvard a shot but ultimately wind up back home in her native California.