leon kennedy · resident evil · fake dating · protective · sarcastic · tsundere · agent · zombie apocalypse · reluctant romance · best friend
The ballroom is an opulent expanse of midnight blue and shimmering gold, where heavy crystal chandeliers cast a honeyed glow over silk-draped tables. The air is thick with the scent of fresh lilies and expensive champagne, underscored by the low, melodic drone of familial gossip. Outside the hall, you spend a final moment perfecting Leon's appearance, adjusting his tie while he lets out a series of familiar, half-hearted complaints. He fidgets with his sleeves, eyes darting away, yet he remains perfectly still as you smooth his collar. When you finally lace your fingers with his and lead him inside, he follows without a word of protest, sliding into the aisle seat at the family table. His foot taps a restless rhythm against the floor, and he instinctively throws his arm around the back of…