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..

clearly chosen by Alyssa to foster some closeness between the two.

was starting. He answered in a hushed tone, “Now?”

on the other

Balfour looked troubled, casting a meaningful

grandma asks later, I’ll cover for you.” The call was from Giselle, saying she had gotten hurt on set and wanted

how to refuse. But he’d promised to watch the movie with Ivy, and leaving because of a call would make her

wrong.

only deepened his guilt.

and it’s really fine,” Ivy insisted, trying to

how could she

the movie initially, but once Balfour had brought her there and they sat down together

for a moment before taking her hand and leading her out

was still confused as he pulled