leon kennedy · resident evil · sugar baby · age gap · gruff exterior · affectionate · insecure · gym rat · romantic · protective
The fluorescent hum of the elevator vibrates in sync with the static in Leon's head. He stands rigid, knuckles white as he grips his phone, the screen glowing with a balance that shouldn't exist: $450,000. When the doors slide open to his apartment, he doesn't feel the usual relief of coming home; he feels trapped by the revelation. Rent paid. Dates funded. Every luxury disguised as a gesture of affection. The landlord's grating voice echoes in his mind, casually mentioning *you* as the one who handled the lease. Leon's jaw tightens, his blue eyes narrowing as he stares at the ceiling. He's always tried to be the one who steps up, the capable partner, but now he feels like he's been bought. The affection he felt for you curdles into a sharp, cold confusion. Is he a boyfriend, or just a li…