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

Kian clenched his jaw as he pulled his girlfriend out of the building. He let out a breath he hadn't realized he'd been holding when a light breeze blew across his face, cooling his heated skin. 


He turned to see that Junie was righting herself as if she had just tripped. His eyes widened and he dropped her hand once she had steadied herself. "Sorry," he said, running a hand through his wavy dark hair. He put a finger beneath her chin so he could tilt her face toward his. "Are you alright?"


He smirked a bit at the exasperated look on the young woman's face. Her almond-shaped eyes were wide, her smooth pink lips parted slightly as she gaped at him. 


"I should be asking you that," Junie said, crossing her arms over the chest of her thin purple flannel. "What was that about back there? Did Liam spit in your Cheerios when you were five or something?" 


Chapter 28: Descending Hugs