The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2005

“Let’s go, and it’s time to head in Balfour said, checking his watch and standing up.

They both checked their tickets and found their seats in the packed theater.

Alyssa had intentionally picked an ordinary screening to let them experience a typical date night, and the place was buzzing with people.

Balfour stood out in his sleek black suit among the crowd dressed in Jeans and T–shirts.

Catching his slightly awkward expression, Ivy couldn’t help but smile, leaning in and teasing, “Regretting not changing before we came out? People don’t usually wear suits to a movie”

*Just watch the movie, Balfour said sternly, gently pushing her head back to face the screen.

by touched her head and then settled down to watch the movie..

by Alyssa to foster some closeness between the two.

rang just as the movie was starting. He answered in a hushed tone,

who was on the

casting a meaningful glance at Ivy.

need to. I can watch the movie by myself. If grandma asks later, I’ll cover for you.” The call was

front of her, Balfour didn’t know how to refuse. But he’d promised to watch the movie with Ivy, and leaving because of a call would make

wrong.

only deepened his

really fine,” Ivy insisted, trying to keep her smile from faltering.

could she not be

Balfour had brought her there and they sat down together as it

her disappointment, Balfour hesitated for a moment before taking her hand and leading her out of

are you doing?” Ivy was still confused as he pulled her along