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

Junie’s breathing hitched nervously and she swore she could hear the gears turning in Kian’s mind as he took in her strange actions. 


“Not gonna answer it?” he asked lightly, running a hand down her arm. He noted this time that there were goosebumps forming on her skin, even though it wasn’t cold in his apartment. 


Kian couldn’t explain why, but he sensed something was wrong. He shifted so that he could see Junie’s face. “What’s wrong? Who was just calling?” 


Her lips tightened. “No one important.”  She cringed when she heard the way her voice sounded. It sounded strained and in pain. 


Kian narrowed his eyes. “It sounds like it was someone important,” he said, sensing that he couldn’t let this one go, even though he normally would, knowing full well that Junie didn’t really like to talk about herself.


Chapter 14: Orange is the Worst