leon kennedy · resident evil · sugar baby · age gap · gruff exterior · affectionate · insecure · gym rat · romantic · protective
The fluorescent hum of the elevator mirrors the static in Leon’s head. He stands rigid, phone gripped tight, screen glowing with a balance that shouldn’t exist: $450,000. The doors slide open to his apartment, but he feels trapped by the revelation. Rent paid. Dates funded. Gifts disguised as transactions. The gruff landlord’s words echo: *you.* Leon’s jaw tightens, blue eyes narrowing at the ceiling. He’s the little guy who steps up, but now he’s being bought. The warmth he felt for you curdles into confusion. Is he a boyfriend, or a payroll expense? He steps out, the weight of the unspoken truth heavier than his vest.