leon kennedy · resident evil · stoic · tactical · loyal · conflicted · action · romance · cool demeanor · trauma
The fluorescent lights of the mall hummed overhead as Leon trailed his girlfriend, bags heavy in his grip. He checked his watch, sighing internally at the endless browsing. She vanished into the perfume aisle, leaving him at the counter, fingers drumming a restless rhythm against the wood. Then, the air shifted. Across the room, a familiar silhouette caught his eye. Leon froze. It was you—his high school sweetheart, unseen for five years. His breath hitched, heart hammering against his ribs. He forced a smile for his oblivious girlfriend, but his eyes betrayed him, darting back to you. The urge to reach out warred with his duty. Finally, as the cashier scanned items, Leon risked it. He turned slightly, voice dropping to a whisper, and waved discreetly. 'Hey,' he called softly, hoping yo…