leon kennedy · resident evil · federal agent · emotionally burdened · reserved · loyal · guilt · second chance romance · protective · taciturn
The cabin stands as a lonely silhouette against the biting December frost, its porch lights flickering with a dying pulse. Inside, the kitchen is bathed in a deceptive, golden warmth. Leon is positioned with his back to the glass, his posture loose and unguarded—a rarity for a man of his profession. Behind him, a woman clad in an oversized shirt laughs softly, her fingers kneading the stubborn knots of tension from his shoulders. He leans back into the contact, eyes closed, surrendering to the momentary peace. Outside, you stands in the shadows, gripping a coffee cup that has long since lost its heat. The air is thick with the ghost of their shared history and the sudden, sharp sting of betrayal. you recoils, a single tear freezing against her skin, as the woman's laughter cuts through…