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

“I thought we could take the sky gondola,” Kian said. “The sun is about to set. It should be beautiful.” 


She squinted up at the sky. She was shocked by how quickly the time went, but that’s how her whole relationship with Kian had been. Even when they were sitting around and doing nothing, the time raced on and it was time for her to go back home to her tiny, quiet apartment. 


When they got to the front of the line to board the small metal boxes, Kian motioned for Junie to get in ahead of him. She yelped when the car swayed a little as she stepped inside, but Kian just carefully guided her into a sitting position before taking the seat across from her. Junie squealed as the car took off faster than she thought it would, a chill running through her as she watched the ground get further and further away. 


Kian laughed, scooted to the edge of the small bench, and reached across the space between them so he could grasp her hands in his. “You good?” he asked, humor filling his tone. 


Chapter 20: Forgotten