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!”

nodded and promised with a smile. After the fan

it feels like to 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.” She

the fan’s excitement. This was what it felt like to be liked and affirmed, a feeling

about to pay for her book,

holding a book and seemingly deep in discussion. The

around out of curiosity, asking, “Everything

conversation with them. She let out an excited squeal before clamping her hand over her mouth, remembering they were in a

you Ivy? I’d recognize your face

but frankly, while some stars were drop-dead gorgeous, others could not seem to detach

many artists, seeing them in person was the moment she stopped

a touch, her features so delicate!