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!”

the fan walked away, Ivy was

they get drawn in by the movie characters, and then they want

a wave 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

to pay for her book, Ivy encountered

the side, holding a book and seemingly deep in

of curiosity, asking, “Everything okay? Do you

let out an excited squeal before clamping her hand

I’d

chased after celebrities before, even going to events to snap pictures, but frankly, while some stars were drop-dead gorgeous, others could not seem to detach from their photo

person was the moment she stopped

touch, her features so delicate! Before she could dwell on it, she thrust her phone at her boyfriend, urging him to take a