Junie is a shy cosplayer and content creator who finds it difficult to allow others to get close to her. She finds that posting videos online about making costumes fills the void caused by her loneliness.
During a convention, she meets Kian, a fellow cosplayer and content creator who is determined to pull Junie out of her shell. Although the connection she and Kian share is electric, Junie finds herself retreating to her reclusive ways. But Kian is determined to be with her.
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“You frustrate me so much,” Kian grumbled, his hand slipping through Junie’s hair as he held her close.
“That’s my line,” she mumbled, sliding her hands around Kian’s sides to rest them on his back. “You’re the one who refuses to listen.”
He quirked a thick eyebrow down at her. “And yet, you’re still here.” 
She wasn’t sure if she wanted to throttle the man or kiss him. “You’re here. Where else would I be?”
Quit Cosplaying with My Heart is created by Avie May Cruz, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Quit Cosplaying with My Heart

It was at that moment that Junie realized the position they were currently in. Kian's arms were wrapped tightly around her waist, his chest pressed firmly against hers. 


Junie's breath caught. This wouldn't have normally been a big deal. The two of them had hugged multiple times by this point but she could sense something deeper happening. Her body wasn't just reacting to their closeness. Kian's was as well. 


Kian was normally so casual and confident but at that moment, he seemed almost shy behind the intensity of his deep brown eyes. The skin of his cheekbones was dusted a light pink but his breathing was even. 


Junie was on her knees on the sofa, her knees on one side of Kian's hips. She ducked her head slightly, her lower lip slipping between her teeth. "Sorry," she muttered, lowering herself so she was sitting on her heels. 


Kian's eyebrows rose but he tilted his head and grinned teasingly. "For what?" 


Chapter 10: The Simple Question