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

Normally, working was a great way to distract Junie from her problems. Junie leaned back in her computer chair, allowing her head to drop back against the padded headrest. She absentmindedly stroked the space between Kiara’s pointed ears. The orange cat had settled on her lap. The feline’s rhythmic purring usually soothed her but it just wasn’t enough this time. 


Ever since Junie’s mom flew back to Atlanta, things between her and Kian felt turbulent. They both tried to return to life as normal, going on dates and spending time at each others’ apartments but Junie could feel tension between them, thick like a dense fog in the early morning. 


Junie straightened and continued to edit the video she was working on. Editing was probably her least favorite part of her job but it did take a lot of concentration, so did serve to keep her mind off more unpleasant things. 


Chapter 36: The Best Kind of Apology