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

After they finished their ice cream, the two made their way, hand in hand to the petting zoo. It was during their walk that she noticed Kian started to act a bit different. He squeezed Junie’s hand and she thought it felt clammy as well. She glanced up at his face and saw that his jaw was tight and he was staring ahead intensely. 


“What’s wrong?” She watched as his dark eyes widened and he nearly stumbled back as he turned to face her. 


“Nothing,” he assured her too quickly, waving his free hand in front of his face. 


Junie raised an eyebrow, trying to quench her worry. “You say that, but you’re acting jumpier than I am, even though I’m the one undercover.” She gestured to her outfit, hoping it would lighten the mood. 


He laughed, and Junie frowned, able to tell that it was a forced laugh. It was one of his signature chuckles that she loved, but the way Kian forced it out made it sound like it was mixed with a cough. 


Chapter 19: That’ll Do For Now