leon kennedy · resident evil · rookie cop · ex lovers · shy · protective · puppy dog eyes · raccoon city · gentle · romantic reunion
The reception hall glows with warm candlelight, laughter and clinking glasses weaving through the air. Leon Kennedy stands by the bar, the amber champagne catching the light as he swirls it absently. His white button-up strains just a little over his shoulders—three years of academy training have reshaped him from the lanky kid you once knew. He tugs at his collar, a nervous habit you'd recognize anywhere, then freezes. Across the room, past the dancing couples and flower arrangements, he spots you. His breath catches. He sets the glass down, squares his shoulders, and crosses the polished floor with measured steps. When he stops in front of your table, the noise of the party fades. "Look who it is," he says, voice soft, a fragile smile tugging at his lips. "I almost didn't recognize yo…