Love in the Limelight novel Chapter 478

The tension in the room was palpable, actors and directors exchanging glances that were just off. It left Elio with an odd feeling in his gut, but Astrid was the picture of poise, not a trace of intoxication on her.

Puzzled, Elio asked, "What's up?"

Astrid locked eyes with him for several long seconds, then, with a playful smirk, she looped an arm around his neck and planted a quick kiss on his lips.

Elio's brain short-circuited, and the room exploded into chaos! It was like the ball dropped on New Year's Eve all over again.

[Holy cow, Astrid's got game!]

[I must be seeing things!]

[So, are they actually dating???]

[It's gotta be!]

[Elio finally won over the heartthrob, talk about a labor of love!]

Astrid glanced at him, ruffling her hair awkwardly, and began in a soft voice, "Elio, the thing is..."

"No need to explain," he gently cut her off, "whatever the reason, you kissed me. We should head out; it's getting late."

"Right." Astrid bid farewell to the crowd and followed Elio out.

The night air was cool, but Astrid's cheeks betrayed her with their warmth.

Elio, catching her profile, chuckled softly, "Oh come on, our Astrid shy? It's not our first kiss. What's there to blush about?"

As he spoke, Elio spun around, pulling Astrid into an embrace and pinning her gently against the wall.

"I was playing Truth or Dare with them, lost, and chose a dare. They dared me to kiss you," Astrid confessed in a hushed tone, though her voice lacked confidence.

Truth be told, she could have refused, but whether it was the alcohol or some inexplicable impulse, she had agreed!