The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2099

“Mmm-hmm, that’s me,” Ivy said, clutching the novel she had just picked off the shelf. It was her first time being recognized by a fan, and a blush crept up her cheeks involuntarily.

“Oh my gosh! I absolutely adore that trailer you were in, you were amazing, and you’re so gorgeous! I can’t believe you’re even prettier without makeup. Can I please get a selfie with you?”

Ivy’s face turned a deeper shade of red from the compliment. “Thank you so much. I’d love to take a picture. I’m not wearing any makeup, though. Is that alright?”

She was worried the fan might be expecting to see her as close to her on-screen persona as possible.

The girl shook her head vigorously. “Why would I mind? You’re stunning just as you are!”

“You’re pretty adorable yourself. Happy to meet you,” Ivy said with a smile that reached her eyes, and they snapped the selfie. The fan’s heart felt like it had been hit by a thunderbolt. “Ivy, you’ve gotta keep acting. You’re going to be huge! And when you are, I’ll be your number one fan!”

and promised with a smile. After the fan

meet a fan? It’s magical how they get drawn in by the movie characters, and then they want to know what the real me is like.”

of emotion from the fan’s excitement. This was what it felt like to be liked and affirmed, a feeling she was not accustomed to as it was a rarity in

pay for her book, Ivy encountered a

seemingly deep in discussion. The girl nudged the guy, who seemed bashful.

and turned around out of curiosity, asking, “Everything okay? Do you guys need

not expected Ivy to actually start a conversation with them. She let out an excited squeal before

I’d

to snap pictures, but frankly, while some

in person was the moment she

so soft it looked like it could ripple with a touch, her features so

could you please take a photo with me?”