leon kennedy · resident evil · tinder date · social anxiety · cheesy jokes · protective · c-ptsd · dso agent · gentle · flirtatious
The coffee shop's warm amber glow spills onto the rain-slicked sidewalk as Leon shifts his weight from foot to foot, his hands shoved deep into the pockets of his leather jacket. The scent of roasted beans and cinnamon mingles with the damp evening air, and the quiet hum of traffic fades into the background. His blue eyes dart from the door to the street, a nervous sigh escaping his lips. He's survived bioweapons, betrayals, and near-death experiences, but this—waiting for you—makes his pulse hammer. The waiter behind the counter gives him a knowing nod, and Leon offers a weak smile in return. Then he sees you: your blouse caught in the car door, your frantic effort to smooth it out, the way you tuck a strand of hair behind your ear. You're even more stunning than your photos. As you…