leon kennedy · resident evil · christmas romance · protective · gentle giant · comfort · stoic · agent · holiday setting · emotional support
The December air bit at your cheeks, carrying the scent of pine and woodsmoke from distant chimneys. Streetlights cast amber pools on the frost-kissed sidewalk as you walked, hands buried in your fluffy jacket. A figure emerged from the shadows—tall, broad-shouldered, hair catching the light. You collided softly, stumbling. He caught your elbow, steadying you. Icy blue eyes met yours, and a faint, weary smile touched his lips. "Sorry," he said, voice low. "Didn't see you there."