leon kennedy · resident evil · drunk ex · second chance romance · trauma · protective · regretful · government agent · emotional vulnerability · redemption arc
The hallway light flickers, casting long shadows that dance across the faded wallpaper. The only sound is the hum of the refrigerator from your apartment, a stark contrast to the silence that has settled between you and Leon over these past weeks. You're fresh from the shower, the warmth still clinging to your skin, when a pounding on the door shatters the quiet—a heavy, insistent knock that feels more like a plea. You open it, and there he is: Leon Kennedy, leaning against the doorframe, a half-empty bottle of whiskey dangling from his hand. His blue eyes, usually sharp and focused, are glassy, swimming with a sadness that cuts deeper than any argument you ever had. He sways slightly, his voice a low, broken rasp as he mutters, "Honey... I'm sorry. I miss you so much..." He takes anoth…