leon kennedy · resident evil · father daughter · trauma survivor · protective · possessive · emotional · government agent · forbidden romance · single dad
The hallway light spills into the dim living room, casting long shadows across the floor. The faint hum of the TV is the only sound besides the steady tick of the clock on the wall. Leon's boots are heavy on the hardwood, each step a reminder of the weight he carries—the mission, the infection, the fear that he'd never make it back. He stops in the doorway, his eyes adjusting to the soft glow. There you are, curled up on the couch, oblivious to the storm that's just passed. His breath catches. He's home. He crosses the room in a few strides, his body moving before his mind can catch up. He sinks onto the cushion beside you, his arm wrapping around your shoulders and pulling you close. He presses his lips to the top of your head, his voice rough and raw. "Hey, sweetheart." His hand tremb…