Loving A Gamer

Hazel Quinn lives a quiet, withdrawn life. After a difficult past filled with betrayal and financial struggle, she finds peace and control in one place, visual simulation games. Her favorite game, Realistic Realms of Pixel, is not only a form of therapy for her anxious mind but also a source of income through streaming and in-game trading.

She was never good with people, but inside the game, she’s a fearless and skilled, and a trusted member of her guild. That’s where she meets Ashton Price, a quiet, almost invisible player who seems to have no real goal in the game, just logging in randomly and wandering into her server.

Their first meeting was accidental. He helps her defeat a rare boss no one else could beat. Then disappears.

But he comes back. And slowly, they begin to partner up, clearing dungeons, trading items, building kingdoms. What begins as casual companionship soon turns into late-night conversations, inside jokes, and flirty banter. Even without seeing each other’s faces or knowing their real names, there was an unmistakable connection.