Love triangles are all the rage in teen TV shows which is why it's no surprise Netflix's Never Have I Ever created their own love triangle between Devi, Paxton, and Ben in season one of the show. While each season seems to end with Devi making some sort of decision regarding the love triangle, it has proved never to be her final choice since the love triangle is resurrected season after season.
Just like Devi, many fans can't seem to decide whether they're on Team Paxton or Team Ben. While each new season brings about pros and cons for each pairing. However, devoted fans of Team Paxton are determined to prove that Paxton and Devi are the OTP of the show for some very valid reasons.
Updated on August 25th, 2022 by Danielle Bruncati: While Team Paxton fans were certain they had won after season 2 ended with Devi choosing Paxton for real this time, season 3 brought on more hardships for the young couple than fans wanted. While Devi and Paxton are together for the first half of the season, the pair eventually break up and opt to be friends. And while season 3 ends with Devi turning to Ben, many Team Paxton fans are still hoping that Devi will have a change of heart in season 4, believing that Devi and Paxton are more compatible than ever before after the maturity they endured in season 3.
They Call Each Other Out When They're Being Problematic
Season 3 of Never Have I Ever brought a new dynamic to Devi and Paxton's relationship. Their newfound relationship allowed them a semblance of security so that they could call each other out when they were acting immature.
Devi calls out Paxton for the way he's treated his past girlfriends, encouraging him to apologize and do better in the future, and Paxton returns the favor in a way. Later on in season 3, when he tells Devi that she is being insecure in their relationship and that she needs to work on that before they can pursue their relationship further. This tough love makes them one of the healthiest teen couples on TV.
They Get People Talking
The entire reason Devi went after Paxton at the start of the show was that she knew he would bolster her popularity status, and she was right. Every time the two are together, people around them can't help but gossip and wonder what is going on. This becomes eminently clear in season 3 when the school's gossip gives them a ship name and starts live blogging about what they're doing.
While being talked about comes with its own set of cons, like Devi's troll, both Devi and Paxton like being the center of attention so their high-profile relationship works for both of them.
Paxton Understands Devi's Boundaries
There's no denying that Paxton is more experienced than Devi when it comes to relationships. This becomes a source of anxiety for Devi in season 3 when the popular girls mention that Paxton isn't going to stay with Devi if she doesn't start sleeping with him.
However, when Paxton learns what the other girls are saying, he reassures Devi that he doesn't need to sleep with her to stay in a relationship with her. In a tenderhearted moment, Paxton tells Devi he's perfectly okay going with whatever pace she sets.
They've Learned How To Communicate With Each Other
When Devi and Paxton first started fooling around with each other they were immature and childish. They were rarely honest with each other which created unnecessary drama. However, as they've grown up, they've realized how important honest and open communication is.
Devi isn't afraid to be vulnerable and insecure with Paxton because she knows he will listen and try to help her through her issues. On the flip side, Paxton doesn't have to pretend to be the version of himself everyone thinks he is at school and can voice his own insecurity to Devi whenever he wants. They can talk about the good and the bad together now, which makes them one step closer to being endgame, according to Team Paxton fans.
Opposites Attract
Devi and Ben might have the enemies to lovers trope down, but Devi and Paxton excel at their own trope: opposites attract. Paxton is still the same athletic, popular boy he was at the start of season one. And Devi is still the academic nerd who sometimes makes rash decisions because of her past traumas.
On paper, the two shouldn't work, and yet they seem to be the perfect match when the stars align for them. Paxton brings out Devi's outgoing side, encouraging her to chase her dreams while Devi helps Paxton stay grounded and committed to his academics. They balance each other in the best ways.
Devi Pushes Paxton To Be Better
Paxton was never portrayed as an intelligent character or someone who cares enough about school to better his education. After he broke his arm and his swimming scholarship was up in the air, improving his grades became a necessity. The problem with Paxton is that while he does end up putting in the effort, he doesn't go above and beyond.
A large part of this is due to his home life, which viewers finally got a glimpse of, but it's not an excuse not to try. Devi was the only one who cared enough to call Paxton out and make him realize he wasn't reaching his full potential. With Devi's , Paxton gave his all and became someone both he and the audience was proud of.
