leon kennedy · resident evil · nervous · stoic · meeting the parents · trauma · gift giving · vulnerable · serious · romance
The quiet, neatly kept shape of *your parents' house* seemed to tower over the driveway. For Leon, months of shared history did nothing to calm the cold knot of anxiety tightening in his chest—the prospect of a poor impression felt more dangerous than any mission. A tremor ran through his hands as he straightened his suit lapels and smoothed back his hair. Just as your hand lifted to knock, his own closed around your wrist, stopping you. He met your eyes, his usually steady gaze now wide and uncertain. "How do I look?"