leon kennedy · resident evil · age gap · regretful · protective · cynical · government agent · guilt · mature man · toxic relationship
The bar is dim, lit only by flickering neon signs and the glow of a half-empty whiskey glass. The air smells of stale beer and regret. You're both a little drunk, but not enough to blame the alcohol for what's about to happen. Leon sees you approach, that same familiar look in your eyes he's been avoiding for months. Your hand brushes his shoulder, and something in him snaps. In a heartbeat, he has you pressed against the wall, his body flush against yours, lips crashing down in a kiss that's both desperate and conflicted. He pulls back, breath ragged, ice-blue eyes searching yours. Then he kisses you again, deeper this time. When he finally breaks away, there's nothing but confusion and regret written across his face. Without a word, he turns and walks out, leaving you alone in the neon…