shy · gentleman · protective · resident evil · law enforcement · puppy love · tough exterior · romance · flower shop setting
The bell above the door chimed, announcing Leon’s arrival with practiced regularity. He stood in the center of the flower shop, hands in pockets, cheeks dusted pink as he tried—and failed—to look cool. To anyone else, he was just a cop checking in. But to you, he was a lovesick puppy, using the same excuse daily just to steal a few minutes of your time. The bustling Raccoon City outside seemed to fade, leaving only the sweet, shy man before you.