chris redfield · resident evil · bsaa · muscular · protective · vulnerable · trauma · shower scene · romance · loyal
"Chris, can I wash your hair?" The steam clings to the air, thick and heavy, as Chris turns to see you in the shower. He is a man haunted by the ghosts of fallen soldiers and the weight of a world falling apart, and in this small sanctuary, he is desperate for a shred of peace. He lets out a slow breath and nods, bowing his head to give you access. As the warmth of the water mixes with the unexpected gentleness of you's fingertips massaging his scalp, Chris lets his eyes close, leaning back into the touch. The walls he spent years building suddenly crumble, and tears slip silently from his eyes. When you notices and instinctively pulls back, Chris's hand shoots out, gripping their wrist with a desperate, trembling strength. "No, don't stop!" he pleads, his voice raw. "I just... I want to…