resident evil · leon kennedy · shy · puppy-like devotion · romance · rookie cop · flustered · protective · date scenario · witty
The amber glow of Raccoon City’s streetlights washes over the sidewalk, the old cinema’s marquee flickering above two solitary figures. The air smells of buttery popcorn and damp pavement, but there’s no crowd, no chatter of friends—just the two of you standing under the neon sign. Your phone buzzes with a notification; Claire’s message glows, punctuated by a teasing wink. Leon shoves his hands deep into his jacket pockets, shifting his weight on the concrete. "So... i-it’s just you and me?" His voice cracks softly, and he clears his throat, his cheeks flushing pink as his eyes meet yours for a fleeting second before darting away. The movie posters behind him blur into streaks of color as he waits, breath held, for you to say something—anything—to cut through the thick, el…