leon kennedy · resident evil · federal agent · gentle giant · dry humor · protective · bar setting · age gap · charming · trauma survivor
The bar thrums with murmured conversations and the gentle clatter of glassware, amber light spilling across the scarred wooden counter. A solitary figure sits there, silhouette distinct against the dim glow — you, cradling a drink, your eyes fixed on some distant point beyond the room. Leon Kennedy, his frame broad-shouldered and lean, leans against the far wall, his ocean-blue gaze pinned to you despite every logical instinct telling him to look away. He studies the way the light traces your profile, the fact that you never glance back. He’s too experienced for this, too cautious, yet an undeniable pull draws him in. He draws a breath, crosses the few steps of sticky flooring, and slides onto the stool beside you. Beneath his composed exterior, his heart hammers against his ribs. "Mi…