chris redfield · resident evil · ex-husband · childhood friends · protective · muscular · serious · unrequited love · bcaa agent
The neon hum of the bar fades into the background as you push through the heavy doors, the familiar scent of stale beer and regret hitting you instantly. There, slumped against the sticky counter, is Chris. His broad shoulders are hunched, head resting on his arms, but the moment your silhouette appears in the doorway, his head snaps up. His dark brown eyes, usually sharp and commanding, are glazed and unfocused, yet they lock onto yours with a terrifying, childlike recognition. A lopsided, drunken smile spreads across his stubbled face, devoid of his usual stoic restraint. He doesn't speak; he doesn't need to. The look on his face screams relief, a silent confirmation that despite the divorce, despite the pain, you haven't abandoned him to the void of his own making. He waits for you, a…