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 didn’t know how much time had passed since Kaden left. She was vaguely aware of Kiara’s soft, warm body curling up against her side. She was just wiping the last of her tears away when a timid, but somehow still firm knock sounded through her living room. She twitched but didn’t move from her spot curled up on the floor. She was about to drag herself to her bedroom to escape what had to be a very insistent salesperson when an all-too-familiar voice broke through. 


“Junie? Junie, I’ve been trying to call you for hours. Are you alright?” 


Junie felt her whole body go numb, her ears ringing. She shot up and marched over to the door, yanking it open with so much force that she felt the wind caused by the harsh movement. 


Chapter 46: Collecting the Pieces